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Rio Grande cutthroat trout: Why Conservation Feels Personal to Me
The Rio Grande cutthroat trout isn’t just a native trout — it’s a symbol of resilience in the high mountain streams of New Mexico and southern Colorado. In this personal reflection, I share why conserving this iconic fish matters to me, from protecting fragile headwaters to practicing mindful catch-and-release. Because when you fish for a…
Part Three: When Dry Flies Stop Working — Adding Streamers and Fishing With Intent
In Part Three of the series, I shift gears and focus on fishing streamers when subtle dry fly presentations just aren’t enough. This is where reaction strikes happen. I break down how I present streamers by maintaining a tight line, keying in on swinging the fly through seams, and working it past big boulders and…
Part Two: Same River, Different Conditions — Adapting Dry Fly Tactics to Cloudy Water and Higher Flows
In Part Two, I break down how changing river conditions—cloudy water and higher flows—completely shifted my dry fly approach. The same river fished differently overnight, forcing me to adjust fly size, presentation angles, and where I targeted fish. Instead of focusing on obvious surface activity, I keyed in on softer seams, slower edges, and protected…
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