Fishing
Wading out to my favorite fishing spots has always been a precarious operation, and the swift currents, slippery banks, and mossy rocks of Montana’s rivers have left me upended and soaked more times than I’d like to admit. Read more >>
Picking flies for any given day can be an overwhelming task. My advice? Keep it simple. Here are five flies every southwest Montana angler should have. Read more >>
For a while, I was content to fish from the shore or only wade in a short distance in river shoes. This had a twofold affect. One: I didn’t catch fish. And two: I got cold and wet. Read more >>
As an avid fisherman, I’ve always been a big fan of Costa sunglasses, so when given an opportunity to review the Luke 580P shades, I quickly jumped at it. Read more >>
I’ve been fly fishing for years, yet I’m far from being the most elegant or efficient caster. However, my suspect casting ability has been given a recent boost by a stealthy new rod—the Boost BL-950 from Echo. Read more >>
When fishing a large lake like Hebgen, one of the keys to success day is knowing where the fish are and what the lake bottom looks like. Read more >>
Bringing your $200 smartphone on the river is just plain dumb—you went fishing for a reason, and it wasn’t to text your friends about the latest episode of American Idol. Read more >>
Simplicity. That’s become my motto. Leading the way in this newfound quest is the IWANA rod and line from Tenkara USA. Devolving from the full fly-fishing setup, this 12-foot fly rod and corresponding line lets me get on the water quickly. Read more >>
If I hear the word “game-changer” applied to one more piece of new gear, I’m gonna lose my shit. So no, the new Redington Vapen hasn’t changed the game of fly fishing—but it is an innovative rod, one that demonstrates a noticeable difference from its predecessors. Read more >>
Over the years, many attempts have been made to keep rods fishin’-ready, while still safe from common catastrophes. PVC, rubber-snubbers, magnets, and all other manner of safe-keeping have been contrived to protect these pricey pieces of equipment. Read more >>
After 11 years in a 13.5-foot, standard-floor raft, I had a good idea of what I wanted in a new boat. It had to be a self-bailer, have removable thwarts, and since my family was bigger, it needed to be longer and wider. Read more >>
Dry bags will always be standard on the river, but gone are the days of being stuck with the standard blue tube. Read more >>
The Yeti Tundra 65 now has a permanent spot on my raft. Built by outdoorsmen, it’s constructed to fit perfectly in the frame, and the 65-quart size is great for a one or two-day float. Read more >>
When the water’s warm, it’s hard to beat wading out into the river and feeling the water rushing around your legs. But in the spring, the brisk temps require a little more protection from the elements. Read more >>
I love fishing, but I won’t wear a fanny pack—it’s not the ‘90s. Thankfully, the Westwater Chest Pack from Fishpond provides a great option to the more fashion-conscience fly fishers among us. Read more >>
A rod and reel are only as good as they cast—and without quality line and leader, you might as well use a willow branch. Read more >>
I’ve always been wary of buying a complete fly rod in a box—the kind where the only thing not already set up is the fly. Thankfully, the aptly named Pursuit Rod and Reel by Redingtin has changed my mind. Read more >>
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