Fish of a Lifetime – A Steelhead Story You Won’t Forget
Ah, the great winter run—where legends are forged, tackle is tested, and the river reveals just enough to keep a man humble. Let me tell you about one such battle.
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Ah, the great winter run—where legends are forged, tackle is tested, and the river reveals just enough to keep a man humble. Let me tell you about one such battle.

How to Handle High Flows for Winter Steelhead Well, low clear water conditions are gone now replaced with flooding rivers. The forecast looks good for the week ahead with river

The Biscuit for the Bacon, Egg & Cheese You Didn’t Know You Were Missing You should know that I always crave fast food before a float trips. Always. Not in
5 Tips to Optimize Winter Steelhead Success Winter steelhead fly fishing is hard enough—don’t be your own worst enemy. To optimize winter steelhead success, there are several common issues we

A Favorite Steelhead Fly Origin Story I really enjoy tying steelhead flies. There’s something magical about connecting with an incredible fish on a fly you tied yourself. I’ve been tying

Deschutes Fly Fishing Report: Morning Magic & Midday Mayfly Surprises There’s nothing quite like summer fly fishing on Oregon’s Deschutes River. Between the big canyon views and the top-notch dry

Charro Beans (Frijoles Charros) Because we’ve all just finished celebrating the Fourth of July, and to my mind, there are few better side dishes at a summer gathering than a

🎣 5 Top Tips for Bass Fly Fishing Success Looking for the best fly fishing for bass tips this summer? When the weather heats up, bass fly fishing can be

Sausages and Plums Braised in Oregon Pinot Noir The first time I cooked for Steelhead Camp, I was eager to get it right on a few levels. Something comforting

Lemony Olive Oil Cake I’m not the dessert maker in my house. But sometimes I do like a little something sweet to close out the evening. Nothing too sugary, mind

Smoky Wild Mushroom Soup When I first introduced this soup to the fellows gathered ‘round the table that night, years back at the Coastal lodge, they fell silent. That’s when

Winter Spey Strategies – How to find Success when it’s Really Cold! The past couple weeks in the NW have been really cold by local standards. Sure we get some
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