Fish Story: Stalking Big Browns in Skinny Water

Written by: Tim Jenkins


Many of Utah’s tiny streams hold big, fat brown trout.
Photo courtesy Falcons Ledge

Utah fly fishing tends to get overlooked quite frequently as a fly fishing destination. I think this is mainly due to its proximity to other stellar fishing states (ID, MT, CO, WY) who hold epic reputations for big water and big fish. In addition, . . .

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Video: “Hooké 2013 Souvenirs.” Wow.

‘Tis the season for year-end wrap-ups, and I expect we’ll see a lot more. But I doubt that many will be better than this epic mash-up from Hooké. There are tons of great fish, killer angling scenes, smiles, and beast-mode wood chopping. I want in for 2014!

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Photo Essay: Wet Wading in the Colorado Backcountry

Written by: Jonathan Hill


The author shows off a fine small-creek brown trout from the South Fork of the Conejos River.
All photos courtesy Jonathan Hill

I am pretty sure that the urge to walk in water is in my blood. Growing up in the country of Western New York with a creek running through my backyard might also have had something to do with that. During the summer, we were always. . .

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