Riffles: A Steelhead Fanatic
I became a steelhead fanatic by chance some years ago, when I rented a place in Alexander Valley.…
Stories
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Craig’s Corner: Craig Remembered
The California angling community lost a true treasure with the passing of Craig Ballenger in September. Craig was…
Guide Profile: Autumn Harry
Autumn Harry Redefines the Art of Guiding It’s rare to cross paths with the likes of Autumn Harry.…
Pitched Out
Terri Hardaway stood on her back porch looking at the rain. She was really listening to the rain,…
Capturing California’s Beauty
Winners of the 2024 California Trout Fish Water People Photo contest California’s stunning landscapes and diverse waters offer…
A Reel Tradition
Made in California: Galvan Reels “Call back tomorrow. Mom and Dad decided to go fishing,” said Marcos Galvan,…
Guide Thoughts
Fishing Bill’s Way I hurt my shoulder a few months ago. Like most injuries at 45, it wasn’t…
Reflections: Do You Smell a Skunk?
Three hundred miles north of my house exists a paradise—a river that never looks the same twice. Steelhead…
River Wild
The Klamath: Its history, its bounty, its rebirth.
Douglas Clifford Merrick (1911-1998)
A Veteran's Day remembrance to the master bamboo rod builder.