The Stranger | Allen Crater
A streak of bad luck on the river has two anglers questioning their devotion—until one fateful day changes everything. This is an unforgettable fly-fishing trip filled with frustration, unexpected success, and a chance encounter with a stranger who becomes part of the story. There are highs and lows in fishing but the camaraderie it fosters can provide for a perfect day on the water.
Springtime on the Colorado River | Will Rice
The first time Will Rice fished the Colorado River in spring, he ended up soaked, shivering, and face-to-face with a rotting elk carcass. It was an unforgettable initiation into the unpredictable beauty of one of America’s most iconic rivers. Over the years, through trial, error, and a few more missteps, Rice has come to understand the river’s rhythms—its changing moods from the headwaters in Rocky Mountain National Park to the lower reaches near Rifle.
On the Bighorn: A Season of Growth and Connection | Amber Toner
Every fall, as Montana’s Bighorn River winds its way through golden cottonwoods, a group of women gather for more than just fishing. The Redington Rally Women’s Escape is a place of learning, laughter, and camaraderie—where each cast is about more than just the fish. Though the event is held in autumn, its lessons carry forward into the seasons ahead. As spring arrives, bringing longer days and new hatches, the women from the rally take what they’ve learned—casting with more confidence, approaching the water with a deeper connection, and knowing they are part of a growing community of female anglers.
Fly Tying Laboratory | Jeremy Davies
Turning 50 hasn’t slowed down this fly-tyer’s passion—it’s only fueled it. More than three decades after wrapping his first thread around a Mustad hook, his obsession with creating new flies and experimenting with materials has only deepened. What started with a modest selection of hooks and a handful of basic materials has evolved into a relentless pursuit of innovation.
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