Freshwater West Posts

If you’re looking for Taylor River fly fishing, Colorado’s Gunnison Valley offers one of the most intriguing combinations in the West: technical tailwater fishing, big wild trout, spectacular mountain scenery, and enough public water to disappear fo…

Hopelessly Addicted to Native Trout Discover how Matt Perkins and Steve Vedra plan incredible DIY fly fishing adventures across the West in pursuit of native trout. From Alaska to Arizona, they share planning tips, unforgettable stories, and why ch…

Planning a fly fishing trip to the Madison River?  This legendary Montana waterway is on every traveling angler's bucket list. But as Alice Owsley — 27-year guiding veteran and owner of Riverside Anglers in West Yellowstone — explains, the Madison i…

If you're searching for trophy trout fly fishing in Wyoming, the Green River below Fontenelle Dam may be the most overlooked tailwater in the American West — and that's exactly why it's worth your attention.   LISTEN to the Podcast The River…

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…

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 waters—from geo…

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 talks…

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 feels less like…