Dave Kumlien

The Yellowstone Flood of 2022 is not yet over, and already it is the most catastrophic flooding event of the Yellowstone River in recorded history. Major flooding on the Yellowstone River and its tributaries wiped out stretches of highway in Yellowstone National Park and in Paradise Valley to the north. Three inches of rain which …  Continue reading "Episode 260: Dave Kumlien on the Yellowstone Flooding and Its Effect on Fishing" The post Episode 260: Dave Kumlien on the Yellowstone Flooding and Its Effect on Fishing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

The Yellowstone Flood of 2022 is not yet over, and already it is the most catastrophic flooding event of the Yellowstone River in recorded history. Major flooding on the Yellowstone River and its tributaries wiped out stretches of highway in Yellowstone National Park and in Paradise Valley to the north. Three inches of rain which … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/episode-260-dave-kumlien-on-the-yellowstone-flooding-and-its-effect-on-fishing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 260: Dave Kumlien on the Yellowstone Flooding and Its Effect on Fishing"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/episode-260-dave-kumlien-on-the-yellowstone-flooding-and-its-effect-on-fishing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 260: Dave Kumlien on the Yellowstone Flooding and Its Effect on Fishing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

Episode 260: Dave Kumlien on the Yellowstone Flooding and Its Effect on Fishing

Fly fishing with lighter rods makes sense only if the conditions are right. In recent years, each of us has purchased a lighter rod for smaller creeks. In this episode, we relay pluses and minuses of Fly Fishing with Lighter Rods LISTEN NOW TO “FLY FISHING WITH LIGHTER RODS” Great Stuff from Our Listeners Is …  Continue reading "Episode 259: Fly Fishing with Lighter Rods" The post Episode 259: Fly Fishing with Lighter Rods appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing with lighter rods makes sense only if the conditions are right. In recent years, each of us has purchased a lighter rod for smaller creeks. In this episode, we relay pluses and minuses of Fly Fishing with Lighter Rods LISTEN NOW TO “FLY FISHING WITH LIGHTER RODS” Great Stuff from Our Listeners Is … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/episode-259-fly-fishing-with-lighter-rods/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 259: Fly Fishing with Lighter Rods"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/episode-259-fly-fishing-with-lighter-rods/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 259: Fly Fishing with Lighter Rods</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

Episode 259: Fly Fishing with Lighter Rods

Our fall fly fishing trip to Montana was one of the best on record. The previous year was a bust. In fact, we wondered if we should even return to Montana in the fall, whether our honey holes and favorite rivers were only memories. In Lessons from Our Fall Fly Fishing Trip to Montana, we …  Continue reading "Episode 258: Lessons from Our Fall Fly Fishing Trip to Montana" The post Episode 258: Lessons from Our Fall Fly Fishing Trip to Montana appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Our fall fly fishing trip to Montana was one of the best on record. The previous year was a bust. In fact, we wondered if we should even return to Montana in the fall, whether our honey holes and favorite rivers were only memories. In Lessons from Our Fall Fly Fishing Trip to Montana, we … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/episode-258-lessons-from-our-fall-fly-fishing-trip-to-montana/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 258: Lessons from Our Fall Fly Fishing Trip to Montana"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/episode-258-lessons-from-our-fall-fly-fishing-trip-to-montana/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 258: Lessons from Our Fall Fly Fishing Trip to Montana</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

Episode 258: Lessons from Our Fall Fly Fishing Trip to Montana

John Maclean

John Maclean’s Home Waters is a memoir of his father, Norman Maclean, the author of “A River Runs Through It.” In this memoir, John reflects on his growing up as the grandson and son of two characters in the novella and movie. In Home Waters, we discuss what resonated with us about John’s unique perspective …  Continue reading "Episode 257: Reflections on John Maclean’s Home Waters" The post Episode 257: Reflections on John Maclean’s Home Waters appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

John Maclean’s Home Waters is a memoir of his father, Norman Maclean, the author of “A River Runs Through It.” In this memoir, John reflects on his growing up as the grandson and son of two characters in the novella and movie. In Home Waters, we discuss what resonated with us about John’s unique perspective … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/episode-257-reflections-on-john-macleans-home-waters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 257: Reflections on John Maclean’s Home Waters"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/episode-257-reflections-on-john-macleans-home-waters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 257: Reflections on John Maclean’s Home Waters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

Episode 257: Reflections on John Maclean’s Home Waters

The East Gallatin River flows in a northwesterly direction through the Gallatin valley in Montana, north of Bozeman. From the perspective of a drone a couple thousand feet up, the river, which is more like a large creek, might look like ribbon candy. It winds in large S curves on the Montana flatland, with almost …  Continue reading "Episode 256: One Fine Day on the East Gallatin River" The post Episode 256: One Fine Day on the East Gallatin River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

The East Gallatin River flows in a northwesterly direction through the Gallatin valley in Montana, north of Bozeman. From the perspective of a drone a couple thousand feet up, the river, which is more like a large creek, might look like ribbon candy. It winds in large S curves on the Montana flatland, with almost … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/one-fine-day-on-the-east-gallatin-river/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 256: One Fine Day on the East Gallatin River"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/one-fine-day-on-the-east-gallatin-river/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 256: One Fine Day on the East Gallatin River</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

Episode 256: One Fine Day on the East Gallatin River

It’s September, and often during this month we find a way for our annual Montana fly fishing trip. It was fitting that in a year like 2020, there were some strange moments. In this episode, we discuss a series of “rapid fire” topics from our Montana fly fishing trip in a not-so-rapid-fire manner. One odd …  Continue reading "255: Reflections on a Montana Fly Fishing Trip" The post 255: Reflections on a Montana Fly Fishing Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

It’s September, and often during this month we find a way for our annual Montana fly fishing trip. It was fitting that in a year like 2020, there were some strange moments. In this episode, we discuss a series of “rapid fire” topics from our Montana fly fishing trip in a not-so-rapid-fire manner. One odd … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/255-reflections-on-a-montana-fly-fishing-trip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "255: Reflections on a Montana Fly Fishing Trip"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/255-reflections-on-a-montana-fly-fishing-trip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">255: Reflections on a Montana Fly Fishing Trip</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

255: Reflections on a Montana Fly Fishing Trip

Fishing the transition of the season starts with a different set of expectations. The prolific summer hatches are mostly over. And the fall runners have yet to make their way up the river. In this episode, we discuss how to think about fishing the seasonal transition, which is September. And ways to make your days …  Continue reading "254: Fishing the Transition of the Season" The post 254: Fishing the Transition of the Season appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fishing the transition of the season starts with a different set of expectations. The prolific summer hatches are mostly over. And the fall runners have yet to make their way up the river. In this episode, we discuss how to think about fishing the seasonal transition, which is September. And ways to make your days … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/254-fishing-the-transition-of-the-season/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "254: Fishing the Transition of the Season"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/254-fishing-the-transition-of-the-season/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">254: Fishing the Transition of the Season</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

254: Fishing the Transition of the Season

Hopefully, your next fly fishing trip is sooner rather than later. It has been a year of kicking the proverbial can of what we love to do down the road. The pandemic has delayed or postponed indefinitely a lot of plans. This next week, however, we plan to hit our favorite rivers in Montana. In …  Continue reading "253: Not-So-Obvious Questions for Your Next Fly Fishing Trip" The post 253: Not-So-Obvious Questions for Your Next Fly Fishing Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Hopefully, your next fly fishing trip is sooner rather than later. It has been a year of kicking the proverbial can of what we love to do down the road. The pandemic has delayed or postponed indefinitely a lot of plans. This next week, however, we plan to hit our favorite rivers in Montana. In … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/253-not-so-obvious-questions-for-your-next-fly-fishing-trip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "253: Not-So-Obvious Questions for Your Next Fly Fishing Trip"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/253-not-so-obvious-questions-for-your-next-fly-fishing-trip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">253: Not-So-Obvious Questions for Your Next Fly Fishing Trip</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

253: Not-So-Obvious Questions for Your Next Fly Fishing Trip

The fly fishing etiquette mindset is a way of thinking that should permeate the actions of every fly fisher. In this episode, we read a thread from Trout Unlimited’s online forum about a fly fisher who was, in our opinion, quasi-bullied out of fishing on the Madison by four fishers. With the influx of new …  Continue reading "252: The Fly Fishing Etiquette Mindset" The post 252: The Fly Fishing Etiquette Mindset appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

The fly fishing etiquette mindset is a way of thinking that should permeate the actions of every fly fisher. In this episode, we read a thread from Trout Unlimited’s online forum about a fly fisher who was, in our opinion, quasi-bullied out of fishing on the Madison by four fishers. With the influx of new … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/252-the-fly-fishing-etiquette-mindset/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "252: The Fly Fishing Etiquette Mindset"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/252-the-fly-fishing-etiquette-mindset/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">252: The Fly Fishing Etiquette Mindset</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

252: The Fly Fishing Etiquette Mindset

Fly fishing success is not just about your amazing chops: precision casting, reading the river, and overall fly fishing genius. There are factors out of your control that affect whether you catch fish. In this episode, we identify seven factors that may affect your day on the river. One factor is barometric pressure. Another is …  Continue reading "251: Key Factors in Your Fly Fishing Success" The post 251: Key Factors in Your Fly Fishing Success appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing success is not just about your amazing chops: precision casting, reading the river, and overall fly fishing genius. There are factors out of your control that affect whether you catch fish. In this episode, we identify seven factors that may affect your day on the river. One factor is barometric pressure. Another is … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/251-key-factors-in-your-fly-fishing-success/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "251: Key Factors in Your Fly Fishing Success"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/251-key-factors-in-your-fly-fishing-success/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">251: Key Factors in Your Fly Fishing Success</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

251: Key Factors in Your Fly Fishing Success

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Wisel Creek is a gorgeous spring creek fishery with a tragic past. On August 6, 1866, a flash flood destroyed a community, killing 16 men, women and children in Preble Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Today, it’s hard to imagine that this quiet creek could flood anything. On a whim, after a no-fish day on another …  Continue reading "S3:E8 One Fine Evening on Wisel Creek" The post S3:E8 One Fine Evening on Wisel Creek appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Wisel Creek is a gorgeous spring creek fishery with a tragic past. On August 6, 1866, a flash flood destroyed a community, killing 16 men, women and children in Preble Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Today, it’s hard to imagine that this quiet creek could flood anything. On a whim, after a no-fish day on another … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s3e8-one-fine-evening-wisel-creek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "S3:E8 One Fine Evening on Wisel Creek"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s3e8-one-fine-evening-wisel-creek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S3:E8 One Fine Evening on Wisel Creek</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

S3:E8 One Fine Evening on Wisel Creek

Fly fishing tends to move from simplicity to complexity. You start out learning to cast. And you have one fly rod. You pick up a couple of attractor patterns. And you have one fly box. You purchase a vest, waders, and wading boots. And head to the river. Over time, however, you wind up with …  Continue reading "S4:E44 Simplifying Your Fly Fishing Experience" The post S4:E44 Simplifying Your Fly Fishing Experience appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing tends to move from simplicity to complexity. You start out learning to cast. And you have one fly rod. You pick up a couple of attractor patterns. And you have one fly box. You purchase a vest, waders, and wading boots. And head to the river. Over time, however, you wind up with … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s4e44-simplifying-your-fly-fishing-experience/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "S4:E44 Simplifying Your Fly Fishing Experience"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s4e44-simplifying-your-fly-fishing-experience/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S4:E44 Simplifying Your Fly Fishing Experience</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

S4:E44 Simplifying Your Fly Fishing Experience

Fly fishing for brookies is one of the great joys of life. In this episode, we regale each other with stories of fly fishing for brookies and also discuss a study from the Minnesota DNR about whether brown trout are crowding out the native brook trout population in the Driftless. We wrap up our conversation …  Continue reading "S3:E38 Fly Fishing for Brookies" The post S3:E38 Fly Fishing for Brookies appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing for brookies is one of the great joys of life. In this episode, we regale each other with stories of fly fishing for brookies and also discuss a study from the Minnesota DNR about whether brown trout are crowding out the native brook trout population in the Driftless. We wrap up our conversation … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s3e38-fly-fishing-for-brookies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "S3:E38 Fly Fishing for Brookies"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s3e38-fly-fishing-for-brookies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S3:E38 Fly Fishing for Brookies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

S3:E38 Fly Fishing for Brookies

Fly fishing wading boots are the undisputed, most important safety purchase you’ll make for the sport. There are felt soles, rubber soles, rubber soles with studs, and rubber soles with aluminum bars. In this episode, we discuss our philosophy of wading boots, given the number of days we fish each year – and make a …  Continue reading "S4:E38 Our Simple Guide to Fly Fishing Wading Boots" The post S4:E38 Our Simple Guide to Fly Fishing Wading Boots appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing wading boots are the undisputed, most important safety purchase you’ll make for the sport. There are felt soles, rubber soles, rubber soles with studs, and rubber soles with aluminum bars. In this episode, we discuss our philosophy of wading boots, given the number of days we fish each year – and make a … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s4e39-our-simple-guide-to-fly-fishing-wading-boots/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "S4:E38 Our Simple Guide to Fly Fishing Wading Boots"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s4e39-our-simple-guide-to-fly-fishing-wading-boots/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S4:E38 Our Simple Guide to Fly Fishing Wading Boots</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

S4:E38 Our Simple Guide to Fly Fishing Wading Boots

Steve has fished in Alaska, but other than that, neither of us has gone on a fly fishing trip outside North America. We’ve recently been wondering if it is time. But where to start? We decided to interview Toby Swank, who owns one of the premier fly fishing shops in Bozeman, Montana, and has conducted …  Continue reading "S4:E34 Taking an Exotic Fly Fishing Trip" The post S4:E34 Taking an Exotic Fly Fishing Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Steve has fished in Alaska, but other than that, neither of us has gone on a fly fishing trip outside North America. We’ve recently been wondering if it is time. But where to start? We decided to interview Toby Swank, who owns one of the premier fly fishing shops in Bozeman, Montana, and has conducted … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s4e34-taking-an-exotic-fly-fishing-trip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "S4:E34 Taking an Exotic Fly Fishing Trip"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s4e34-taking-an-exotic-fly-fishing-trip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S4:E34 Taking an Exotic Fly Fishing Trip</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

S4:E34 Taking an Exotic Fly Fishing Trip

In this episode on dry fly dropper rigs, Steve and Dave discuss their favorites and how and when they use dry fly dropper rigs. Once you start using a dropper with a dry fly, you'll never go back. The post S4:E6 Our Favorite Dry Fly Dropper Rigs appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

In this episode on dry fly dropper rigs, Steve and Dave discuss their favorites and how and when they use dry fly dropper rigs. Once you start using a dropper with a dry fly, you'll never go back. The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s4e6-our-favorite-dry-fly-dropper-rigs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S4:E6 Our Favorite Dry Fly Dropper Rigs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

S4:E6 Our Favorite Dry Fly Dropper Rigs

Dry fly fishing lessons are best learned by doing – not by reading or in a classroom. This summer, we had some great days on the river catching brookies and browns on dry flies. We also learned a few things. Click now to hear some of the lessons we had to relearn as we fished …  Continue reading "S3:E16 Dry Fly Fishing Lessons from the Summer" The post S3:E16 Dry Fly Fishing Lessons from the Summer appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Dry fly fishing lessons are best learned by doing – not by reading or in a classroom. This summer, we had some great days on the river catching brookies and browns on dry flies. We also learned a few things. Click now to hear some of the lessons we had to relearn as we fished … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/dry-fly-fishing-lessons-summer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "S3:E16 Dry Fly Fishing Lessons from the Summer"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/dry-fly-fishing-lessons-summer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S3:E16 Dry Fly Fishing Lessons from the Summer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

S3:E16 Dry Fly Fishing Lessons from the Summer

The East Gallatin River would look like a piece of ribbon candy, if you viewed it from a drone. It’s a slow moving creek that for the most part runs through private property north of Bozeman, Montana. One fall day, Steve found himself in the middle of a BWO hatch. In this episode, Dave interviews …  Continue reading "S4:E28 One Fine Day on the East Gallatin River" The post S4:E28 One Fine Day on the East Gallatin River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

The East Gallatin River would look like a piece of ribbon candy, if you viewed it from a drone. It’s a slow moving creek that for the most part runs through private property north of Bozeman, Montana. One fall day, Steve found himself in the middle of a BWO hatch. In this episode, Dave interviews … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/east-gallatin-river/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "S4:E28 One Fine Day on the East Gallatin River"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/east-gallatin-river/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S4:E28 One Fine Day on the East Gallatin River</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

S4:E28 One Fine Day on the East Gallatin River

If we had it to do over again, we’d do a few things differently. In this episode, we ask the question, “What would we tell our 20-year-old fly fishing selves?” One answer is that we’d have spent fewer years as do-it-your-selvers. That is, we’d have pursued more fly fishing instruction in our 20s. We’d be …  Continue reading "S4:E40 What We’d Tell Our 20-Year-Old Fly Fishing Selves" The post S4:E40 What We’d Tell Our 20-Year-Old Fly Fishing Selves appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

If we had it to do over again, we’d do a few things differently. In this episode, we ask the question, “What would we tell our 20-year-old fly fishing selves?” One answer is that we’d have spent fewer years as do-it-your-selvers. That is, we’d have pursued more fly fishing instruction in our 20s. We’d be … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s4e40-what-wed-tell-our-20-year-old-fly-fishing-selves/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "S4:E40 What We’d Tell Our 20-Year-Old Fly Fishing Selves"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s4e40-what-wed-tell-our-20-year-old-fly-fishing-selves/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S4:E40 What We’d Tell Our 20-Year-Old Fly Fishing Selves</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

S4:E40 What We’d Tell Our 20-Year-Old Fly Fishing Selves

Hiring fly fishing guides is core to how we improve our craft. It’s not cheap, and we do it sparingly (about once a year), but we have found great value in learning from the experts. Click now to listen to “Our Top 7 Lessons from Hiring Fly Fishing Guides.” http://podcasts-1.feedpress.co/10651/S2%20E50%207%20Lessons%20Learned%20from%20Guides_mixdown.mp3 Listen now to “Our Top …  Continue reading "S2:E50 Our Top 7 Lessons from Hiring Fly Fishing Guides" The post S2:E50 Our Top 7 Lessons from Hiring Fly Fishing Guides appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Hiring fly fishing guides is core to how we improve our craft. It’s not cheap, and we do it sparingly (about once a year), but we have found great value in learning from the experts. Click now to listen to “Our Top 7 Lessons from Hiring Fly Fishing Guides.” <a href="http://podcasts-1.feedpress.co/10651/S2%20E50%207%20Lessons%20Learned%20from%20Guides_mixdown.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://podcasts-1.feedpress.co/10651/S2%20E50%207%20Lessons%20Learned%20from%20Guides_mixdown.mp3</a> Listen now to “Our Top … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s2e50-our-top-7-lessons-from-hiring-fly-fishing-guides/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "S2:E50 Our Top 7 Lessons from Hiring Fly Fishing Guides"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s2e50-our-top-7-lessons-from-hiring-fly-fishing-guides/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S2:E50 Our Top 7 Lessons from Hiring Fly Fishing Guides</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

S2:E50 Our Top 7 Lessons from Hiring Fly Fishing Guides

Fly fishing reflections are a good way to begin planning for the new year. In this episode, we look back on 2017 and discuss its lowlights and highlights. We both want to fish more days in 2018, improve a couple areas of our fly fishing craft, and, hopefully, catch more fish. Life really is short. …  Continue reading "S3:E29 2017 Fly Fishing Reflections" The post S3:E29 2017 Fly Fishing Reflections appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing reflections are a good way to begin planning for the new year. In this episode, we look back on 2017 and discuss its lowlights and highlights. We both want to fish more days in 2018, improve a couple areas of our fly fishing craft, and, hopefully, catch more fish. Life really is short. … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s3e29-2017-fly-fishing-reflections/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "S3:E29 2017 Fly Fishing Reflections"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s3e29-2017-fly-fishing-reflections/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S3:E29 2017 Fly Fishing Reflections</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

S3:E29 2017 Fly Fishing Reflections

The fly rod is the foundational element of gear for a fly fisher. If you have one fly rod, you need two. And if you have two, you definitely need two more. We love fly rods, and in this episode, we drill down into what we use and why. This is all about gear talk. …  Continue reading "S4:E8 For the Love of Fly Rods" The post S4:E8 For the Love of Fly Rods appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

The fly rod is the foundational element of gear for a fly fisher. If you have one fly rod, you need two. And if you have two, you definitely need two more. We love fly rods, and in this episode, we drill down into what we use and why. This is all about gear talk. … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s4e8-for-the-love-of-fly-rods/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "S4:E8 For the Love of Fly Rods"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s4e8-for-the-love-of-fly-rods/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S4:E8 For the Love of Fly Rods</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

S4:E8 For the Love of Fly Rods

Fall fly fishing is here. Truthfully, it’s our favorite time of year to fish. The transition from summer to fall to winter means Friday night lights, elk bugling, and cool nights. The browns stack up in the redds, in October, and the streamer bite is on many mornings. Click on “The Mystique of Fall Fly …  Continue reading "S3:E13 The Mystique of Fall Fly Fishing" The post S3:E13 The Mystique of Fall Fly Fishing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fall fly fishing is here. Truthfully, it’s our favorite time of year to fish. The transition from summer to fall to winter means Friday night lights, elk bugling, and cool nights. The browns stack up in the redds, in October, and the streamer bite is on many mornings. Click on “The Mystique of Fall Fly … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s3e13-mystique-fall-fly-fishing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "S3:E13 The Mystique of Fall Fly Fishing"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s3e13-mystique-fall-fly-fishing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S3:E13 The Mystique of Fall Fly Fishing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

S3:E13 The Mystique of Fall Fly Fishing

Success on the river comes in part from knowing your river. There’s an intimacy that forms between the fisher and the river: You know the primary runs on the stretch you fish and the lies where the fish hang out and the time of year it fishes best. In this episode, we offer seven questions …  Continue reading "S4:E32 7 Questions for Knowing Your River" The post S4:E32 7 Questions for Knowing Your River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Success on the river comes in part from knowing your river. There’s an intimacy that forms between the fisher and the river: You know the primary runs on the stretch you fish and the lies where the fish hang out and the time of year it fishes best. In this episode, we offer seven questions … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s4e32-7-questions-for-knowing-your-river/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "S4:E32 7 Questions for Knowing Your River"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s4e32-7-questions-for-knowing-your-river/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S4:E32 7 Questions for Knowing Your River</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

S4:E32 7 Questions for Knowing Your River

Reflections on “A River Runs Through It” are often about family – and what it means to love someone you don’t understand.The movie A River Runs Through It starring Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt, and Craig Sheffer, and directed by Robert Redford, narrated a tragic but true story of a Presbyterian family in western Montana. Before …  Continue reading "Episode 5: Reflections on “A River Runs Through It”" The post Episode 5: Reflections on “A River Runs Through It” appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Reflections on “A River Runs Through It” are often about family – and what it means to love someone you don’t understand.The movie A River Runs Through It starring Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt, and Craig Sheffer, and directed by Robert Redford, narrated a tragic but true story of a Presbyterian family in western Montana. Before … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/episode-5-reflections-on-a-river-runs-through-it/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 5: Reflections on “A River Runs Through It”"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/episode-5-reflections-on-a-river-runs-through-it/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 5: Reflections on “A River Runs Through It”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

Episode 5: Reflections on “A River Runs Through It”

Fishing where grizzlies and mountain lions live requires a heightened level of vigilance. It seems as if there have been more reports of mountain lion attacks the past year or two than in recent memory. Not long ago, a runner in Colorado was attacked by a young mountain lion while trail running west of Fort …  Continue reading "S4:E49 Fishing Where Grizzlies and Mountain Lions Live" The post S4:E49 Fishing Where Grizzlies and Mountain Lions Live appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fishing where grizzlies and mountain lions live requires a heightened level of vigilance. It seems as if there have been more reports of mountain lion attacks the past year or two than in recent memory. Not long ago, a runner in Colorado was attacked by a young mountain lion while trail running west of Fort … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s4e49-fishing-where-grizzlies-and-mountain-lions-live/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "S4:E49 Fishing Where Grizzlies and Mountain Lions Live"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s4e49-fishing-where-grizzlies-and-mountain-lions-live/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S4:E49 Fishing Where Grizzlies and Mountain Lions Live</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

S4:E49 Fishing Where Grizzlies and Mountain Lions Live

Fly fishing is more complicated and more simple than it looks. It’s more complicated in that a newbie must buy gear, learn how to fly cast, understand basic entomology, and locate a great river or stream to fish! It’s simple in that if we can do it, you can too! All it takes is a …  Continue reading "Episode 4: You Can Learn to Fly Fish Too!" The post Episode 4: You Can Learn to Fly Fish Too! appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing is more complicated and more simple than it looks. It’s more complicated in that a newbie must buy gear, learn how to fly cast, understand basic entomology, and locate a great river or stream to fish! It’s simple in that if we can do it, you can too! All it takes is a … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/episode-4-you-can-learn-to-fly-fish-too/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 4: You Can Learn to Fly Fish Too!"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/episode-4-you-can-learn-to-fly-fish-too/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 4: You Can Learn to Fly Fish Too!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

Episode 4: You Can Learn to Fly Fish Too!

Joe Brooks

Joe Brooks was one of America’s greatest sportsman, and his contribution to the rise of fly fishing in America, including the conservation of our fisheries, is unparalleled. With this episode, we start a new series called “Legends of Fly Fishing,” in which we profile some of the great contributors to our sport. First up is …  Continue reading "S4:E47 Legends of Fly Fishing: Joe Brooks" The post S4:E47 Legends of Fly Fishing: Joe Brooks appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Joe Brooks was one of America’s greatest sportsman, and his contribution to the rise of fly fishing in America, including the conservation of our fisheries, is unparalleled. With this episode, we start a new series called “Legends of Fly Fishing,” in which we profile some of the great contributors to our sport. First up is … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s4e47-legends-of-fly-fishing-joe-brooks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "S4:E47 Legends of Fly Fishing: Joe Brooks"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s4e47-legends-of-fly-fishing-joe-brooks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S4:E47 Legends of Fly Fishing: Joe Brooks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

S4:E47 Legends of Fly Fishing: Joe Brooks

Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park is a different experience than is fishing the national parks in Montana for several reasons. One is that there are no grizzlies. Another is elevation: Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park is more demanding physically, simply because the lowest elevation to start hiking is around 7,800 feet. In this episode, we …  Continue reading "S5:E5 Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park" The post S5:E5 Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park is a different experience than is fishing the national parks in Montana for several reasons. One is that there are no grizzlies. Another is elevation: Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park is more demanding physically, simply because the lowest elevation to start hiking is around 7,800 feet. In this episode, we … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s5e5-fishing-rocky-mountain-national-park/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "S5:E5 Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/s5e5-fishing-rocky-mountain-national-park/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S5:E5 Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

S5:E5 Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park

All good things must come to an end, and this was the final day of our fly fishing trip in mid-September. Rain was in the forecast, so we hoped upon hope that there might be some baetis hatching on the Madison River at the mouth of Beartrap Canyon. Spoiler alert: There wasn’t a mayfly within …  Continue reading "Episode 224: One Fine Rainy Day on the Madison" The post Episode 224: One Fine Rainy Day on the Madison appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

All good things must come to an end, and this was the final day of our fly fishing trip in mid-September. Rain was in the forecast, so we hoped upon hope that there might be some baetis hatching on the Madison River at the mouth of Beartrap Canyon. Spoiler alert: There wasn’t a mayfly within … <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/episode-224-one-fine-rainy-day-on-the-madison/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 224: One Fine Rainy Day on the Madison"</a> The post <a href="https://2guysandariver.com/episode-224-one-fine-rainy-day-on-the-madison/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 224: One Fine Rainy Day on the Madison</a> appeared first on <a href="https://2guysandariver.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Guys and A River</a>.

Episode 224: One Fine Rainy Day on the Madison

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