Our last two days at Salvelinus in Spain have been a fascinating mixture of fishing and cultural experiences. On Tuesday, we fished in the morning at a confluence of a gorgeous, clear stream and one of its tributaries. Our guide, Aleix, walked us . . .
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Notes from Spain, Day One: Barbelicious
Thirteen years since our first visit, my high-school buddy/photographer Sandy Hays and I have returned to fish with Salvelinus, a lodge and outfitting company in the Spanish Pyrenees. Yesterday, we left the lodge—in the small farming town of Aren, . . .
Read MoreFly-Fishing for Trout in the Spanish Pyrenees: Discovering the Old World Anew
The diesel Volkswagen van chugged indefatigably upward through the switchbacks, as we climbed into the low-hanging clouds. Soon we couldn’t even see the rain-soaked green valley below, and our world became focused on the steep, rutted farm path . . .
Read MoreMeet the Winners of Our 2023 “20 Days in September” Contest
This year’s “20 Days in September” Photo Contest was another great success, featuring thousands of great photos from anglers around the U.S. and quite a few from others countries. Though these foreign images weren’t eligible, it’s great to see these . . .
Read MoreVote for the Winners in Our 2023 “20 Days in September” Contest—and Maybe Win Something for Yourself!
Take a close look at the 10 photos below–listed alphabetically by the photographer’s last name–and then use the widget at the bottom to choose your three favorites. The photographers are competing for some great prizes, including a Helios 3 . . .
Read MorePhotos: Week Four of Our “20 Days in September” Contest
It’s Day 29 of our “20 Days in September” Photo Contest, which means that you have just one more day to complete your 20 or to enter a great image in our contest. I’ve managed to get on the water 21 times, but I’ll try to add to that total. I’ve enjoyed . . .
Read MorePhotos: Week Three of Our “20 September Days” Contest
It’s Day 22 of our “20 September Days” Photo Contest, which means that there’s a little more than a week left. So far, I’ve missed just four days; how about you? We are in the final sprint, so start thinking of places to get your casts in before the 30th.
Read MoreEssay: Sleeping with the Fishes
Most anglers consider themselves above the petty squabbles that so often erupt in the fly-fishing community, content to let other anglers define the boundaries of the sport for. . .
Read MorePhotos: Week Two of Our “20 September Days” Contest
It’s Day 15 of our “20 September Days” Photo Contest, which means that we are exactly halfway through our challenge. So far, I’ve missed just two days; how about you? The fishing in southwestern Vermont has been really great, thanks in part to our rainy . . .
Read MoreSeasons of The Driftless Area
The Driftless Area of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa got its name from the fact that it was never covered by the glaciers of the last Ice Age and therefore features none of the sedimentary deposits known as “glacial drift.” As a result, the landscape is . . .
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