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Hermosa Creek Trail

One of the reasons I was so amped about getting a mountain bike was the fishing opportunities it would open up. Last summer, my girlfriend and I joined a friend on a big day of mountain biking. Even though it … Continue reading

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Umpqua Medium Professional Guide Fly Box Review

I started fly fishing with the bare minimums, cheap hip waders, no net, a few purchased flies, and maybe some tippet (I think it took me a few weeks to figure out what tippet even was)! The other day I … Continue reading

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Lessons From a River

We all fish for different reasons. Sometimes to be with family or friends and sometimes to overcome something challenging. Some of us fish commercially to pay the bills and others to feed their family. For me, fishing doesn’t really come … Continue reading

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Quest for Wapiti – The Harvest

Part 2 of 3   After setting up camp in record time, I decided to crawl down and across the top of the ravine where I had heard bugling on my way in. I positioned myself at the top of … Continue reading

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Weminuche Wonders

You would be hard pressed to find many fly fishermen who hadn’t at least heard of John Gierach. I remember when I was nineteen years old and just discovering fly fishing (it is one of those things where “discovered” -past … Continue reading

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Cutthroat Mesa

Changing careers and locations is becoming a lifestyle for many individuals in today’s economy. My experiences have shown me that regardless of how new to an area you might be, possibilities are abound. This is true even for those outdoorsmen … Continue reading

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