Guide Thoughts
The Summer Doldrums As a guide, angler, and general human on planet Earth, I love spring in Northern…
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Casting Clubs of Northern California
Where the Past, Present, and Future Come Together When you visit the Golden Gate Angling and Casting Club…
A Life in Line: Al Kyte on 75 Years of Fly Fishing
Kyte reflects on a remarkable journey that began in the Sierra streams of postwar California and led to classrooms, casting ponds, and conferences around the world.
History of the Salinas River
Driving through the Salinas Valley today, you’d be forgiven if you forgot about the river winding alongside the…
Hold My Beer
The author shares a cautionary tale on how "living to fish another day" is his mantra.
Reflections: A Memory Runs Through It
Some movies don’t just entertain; they mark turning points in our lives. They inspire us to embark on…
Guide Thoughts
Never Give Up Introduction by Captain Hogan Brown I was blessed to come up as a guide under…
Riffles: Fly Rod Crosby, Superstar
As a dry fly enthusiast, I count James Ogden among my fly fishing heroes. He sold tackle in…
A Conversation with Val Atkinson
The Pioneer of Fly-Fishing Photography on his Career, Chasing Fish, and Chasing Light
California’s Gold Standard
I’m going to make a bold statement here: California is one of the top fly-fishing states in the…