Friends of the River

The day started out with hurricane-like winds coming over the mountain pass and ended with a little bit of sunshine and a whole lot of drenched gear.

Some days you don't go fishing and your buddies get skunked. Other days you don't go and your buddies catch hogs. This story is about the latter.

Exploring Yellowstone's Lamar Valley with intel from Teton Jim and sage guidance from a seasoned Lamar River angler.

Hopes and dreams of a perfect fishing day don't always pan out the way you want them to. But if you stick with it, you might just be in for an unexpected surprise!

The beginning of a two week journey in the Tetons and Yellowstone. Overpacked, without campsite reservations, and full of hope for catching big ol' trout.

Getting that first fish on a fly is an unforgettable experience and it's arguably more exhilarating seeing someone get their first fish. Here's the story of my buddy's first fish on a fly.

We can all agree hiking through the cascades is beautiful. But more fun than catching trout? This begs the question... why not both?