Freshwater West Posts
April 9, 2026
Fly Fishing Simplicity in Yellowstone Country with Craig Matthews
In Part 2 of our Yellowstone fly fishing series, angling legend Craig Mathews explores simplifying your fly selection, effective winter fishing tactics, and the origins of iconic patterns like the Sparkle Dun. This episode blends practical fly fishi…
March 27, 2026
Fly Fishing Yellowstone’s Firehole River: A Strange, Steaming Puzzle
If you’ve ever wondered what makes fly fishing Yellowstone’s Firehole River so different, this episode offers a front-row seat. In Part 1, Craig Mathews shares what makes the Firehole, Gibbon, and Upper Madison such fascinating trout wat…
March 13, 2026
How to Plan a DIY Alaska Fly Fishing Trip: Finding Remote Rivers with Oliver Ancans
DIY Alaska fly fishing trips are becoming more popular as anglers look for ways to experience the state’s legendary salmon, trout, and wilderness without the cost of luxury lodges. In this episode of the Destination Angler Podcast, Steve Haigh…
March 2, 2026
Hatch-Driven Dry Fly Fishing: Why Timing Is Everything in the American West
If you’ve fly fished long enough, you’ve experienced that rare stretch of time when everything lines up. The wind settles. The light softens. Insects begin to appear. Trout slide into feeding lanes and rise with steady confidence. It fee…