Author Archives: AS

It’s been a busy month, and nearly 3 weeks since my last outing on the river, so thankfully it was a good one. Spring runoff was in full swing, so I went looking for clear water above Nez Perce Creek … Continue reading →

I guess I was the only person crazy enough to try hoofing it today, as I didn’t see a single other wade fisherman, but encountered numerous fishermen on boats and rafts. The water is running high, and the entire ground … Continue reading →

Last weekend, I decided to make a journey to the West Fork of the Bitterroot in search of clear water, since the main stems were all running high and dirty. Ironically though, it was running as high and dirty as … Continue reading →

Somehow, it’s already been over a week since my last trip to the river, and amid a move, a trip to Oregon, and time with the mini me’s, I am only now finally making an update. My fishing time was … Continue reading →

It was another beautiful day of winter solitude on the Root. Having expected temps in the high 20s, I was delighted when I arrived and the gauge read 32. While getting into my waders and preparing my gear, a family … Continue reading →

In the cold and wintery silence of the Sapphires, I geared up amid a flurry of snow that reminded me why I had nearly followed the allure of slightly more pleasant weather on the Bitterroot, despite how much I had … Continue reading →

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