July 2022

"I make the first casts to the tail end, less in anticipation of raising a fish than in raising the pleasure of anticipation." – Ted Leeson As we move into August, a good strategy for angling success is to fish near to far, shallow to deep. Be stealthy. Fish more like a heron, less like a water buffalo. Expect a…

"A river is only itself. If forced, the water will mirror the likeness of an ego; on its own, it reflects only sky and clouds, and readily rewards those who approach it with humility and wonder." – Ted Leeson This is a good week to add your reflection to the river. Silver Creek While the fishing on the Creek is…

"During my addled career as a trout fisherman I have gone on a lot of wild-goose chases, and I ruefully expect to go on a lot more before I hang up my waders." – John D. Voelker With the long days of summer upon us, it is a good time to chase the wild goose. Some of our freestone rivers…

"Trout waters can be very personal places. The best trout streams are the ones you grow up with and then grow old with. Eventually they become like a familiar shotgun, or a faithful old setter, or a comfortable pair of shoes." – Gordon MacQuarrie This is a good week to visit a familiar trout stream or get to know a…