“Most anglers spend their lives making rules for trout, and trout spend their lives breaking them!" – George Ashton Fly fishers are slaves to rules... Rods needs to be 9 feet, lines a 5 weight. Fish only feed early or late. I can only fish dries during a hatch. You can only catch fish on nymphs when there is no…
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“...the fisherman fishes. It is at once an act of humility and a small rebellion. And it is something more. To him, his fishing is an island of reality in a world of dream and shadow." – Robert Traver Now that the shadow of the eclipse seems but a dream, the rivers take a breath and relax. It just so…
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“Perhaps fishing is, for me, only an excuse to be near rivers. If so, I’m glad I thought of it.” – Roderick L. Haig-Brown If you are looking for an excuse to be near the wonders and beauty of nature, then look no further than the Wood, Silver Creek, Big Lost, or Salmon. Just as each cast with a fly…
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"Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth." – Buddha Now is a good time to stock up on essentials in preparation for the solar eclipse occurring Monday, August 21st. Be sure to have water, food, sunscreen, gas, eclipse glasses, and patience...lots of patience. Add ice, beer, and a fly rod to the list and…
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And everything under the sun is in tune. But the sun is eclipsed by the moon. – Pink Floyd If you have not heard, the Sun Valley and Stanley area is in the path of totality for the solar eclipse occurring Monday, August 21st. We expect a massive influx of visitors and congestion on all our roadways starting around the…
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