Stories
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Sally Stoner
The angling great you've (probably) never heard of
The Saga of California Striped Bass
Their journey to the West Coast—the rise, fall, and hopes for stripers
Buster Wants to Fish
Baum Lake Come late spring and early fall, I get a perennial itch to float an insect on…
Riffles: An Autumn to Remember
Autumn comes early to the mountains. You might catch a glimpse of it in late August when the…
Guide Profile: Captain Mike Costello
Owner and Operator of Pacific Adventures Years Guiding: 36 CAFF: How did you decide to become a guide? MC:…
Guide Thoughts
Don’t Forget Your Roots It has been a weird summer season for me so far. I had a…
Reflections: Anatomy of a Fall
If you’re looking for somewhere to crack a rib, the Middle Fork of the American River is a…
A Guide’s Perspective on Putah Creek
Nestled in the rolling golden hills of Northern California, just outside the Bay Area, lies the small town…
A Conversation with Conway Bowman
Conway Bowman is a world-renowned saltwater fly fishing guide and pioneer of mako shark fly fishing. The San…