Black Hills Stealth with Hans Stephenson
Episode 93 of the Destination Angler Podcast – June 15, 2023 Our destination is Rapid Creek in the Black Hills with Hans Stephenson, owner of Dakota Angler & Outfitter, Rapid City, South Dakota.
Our destination is Rapid Creek in the Black Hills with Hans Stephenson, owner of Dakota Angler & Outfitter, Rapid City, South Dakota. Steeped in history, the Black Hills are a small stream fly fishing mecca with great public access, wild trout, and a variety of water types including freestones, spring creeks, tailwaters, and mountain meadows.
Hans gives us a rundown of Rapid Creek, top fly patterns, tips on adjusting for high gradient streams, and what motorcycles, fly fishing, and snoop dog have in common, plus the challenges new mining claims are creating for the fishery.
Bonus: listener profile with Christy McReynolds, striper and brown trout IGFA world record holder.
With host, Steve Haigh
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Listener Profile: Christy McReynolds at Flying SoHo Guide Service
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Recorded May 17, 2023. Episode 93
Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.
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