This issue is packed with stories, insight, and practical wisdom to sharpen your skills and fire up your sense of exploration. No excuses now—the water is calling.

In this issue:

• Urban Fishing: Is San Francisco the fishiest city in America?

• Spotlight Destination: A seasoned guide’s take on the Truckee River

• The Myth of Tehipite: Unraveling the mystery of the Sierra’s “other” dome

• At the Vise: Mike Mercer shares tips from a lifetime of tying

We believe this is one of our best issues yet—and we hope you’ll agree.