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blog BY ThreeShotGringo ON October 4 - 0 COMMENTS
It's not always about catching fish...
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I went out again today with some more newly tied flies. I didn’t get anything but can you beat being on the river with a box of flies you tied on a day like this?
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blog BY ThreeShotGringo ON October 4 - 0 COMMENTS
Christmas on the San Juan
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Me and my dad did a day of fishing on the San Juan just before Christmas,well, I did anyway. When we woke up on the fishing day we awoke to about 4-5 inches of fresh snow. It was enough to make him want to take it easy but it wasn’t stopping me. The water just below the dam is pretty much a [ READ MORE... ]
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blog BY ThreeShotGringo ON October 4 - 0 COMMENTS
Trifecta
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Another day on the Pecos; another day of seeing new water emerge from the ice and snow. On this trip Michigan Jonah from Outside Magazine came long. This was Jonah’s first trip out on western waters. While he has been known to seek out giant Steelhead in his home state of Michigan this would be [ READ MORE... ]
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blog BY ThreeShotGringo ON October 4 - 0 COMMENTS
Valley of Life
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  The mountains are painted with brilliant gold and autumn rust and the wind is being somewhat cooperative as I sit on the bank of a  stream in the long bear grass. My feet are in the water as I  look upstream; I am working something out in my head which, as of late,  can take quite a while. I [ READ MORE... ]
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blog BY ThreeShotGringo ON October 4 - 0 COMMENTS
Down The Rabbit's Hole
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I needed new water and the opportunity came this last weekend. The  manager of High Desert Angler and friend, Ed, had just competed in the Conejos “Super Fly”  competition – hosted by Conejos River Anglers – the previous weekend and reported that the Conejos was on  fire! I should also mention that [ READ MORE... ]
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blog BY rpeckens ON September 22 - 1 COMMENTS
Crowsnest River Conservation Lease
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Kudos to our northern TU Canada friends on the great work they have done to the Crowsnest River in Alberta near Frank Slide.  What a beautiful river wth giant rainbows.
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blog BY Jonathan Trzil ON September 5 - 1 COMMENTS
What are Conservation efforts in your area?
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In my area we are restoring two river North Folk of he Holston and Clinch River.
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blog BY fish4budz ON September 5 - 0 COMMENTS
Fishing Bamboo
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if you have never had the pleasure of landing a fish on bamboo, put it on your bucket list. a five weight rod can offer great bends on small fish and amazing fights on fish over 12 or so inches. if you would like to purchase one, give me a shout. can do a custom order depending on the situation   [ READ MORE... ]
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blog BY Jonathan Trzil ON September 5 - 0 COMMENTS
Sucker Spawn (salmon eggs below)
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Recipe- Egg:  Antron yarn (optional color) Thread:  To match yarn Hook 12-16 This pattern is great for small rivers and creeks.  Make sure this pattern does not move to fast!                                               
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blog BY Jonathan Trzil ON September 5 - 1 COMMENTS
Pheasant Tail (bead-less)
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Recipe- Tail:  Pheasant Tail Abdomen:  Pheasant Tail fibes Rib:  Copper bead Head:  Peacock Herl Legs:  Mallard flank, Pheasant feather, or other Hook:  Nymph (optional size) This is a great pattern bead or bead-less, great for nymph rigs in rapids
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