Field notes
Destination guides
& fishing reports
Written by guides, anglers, and hunters who know these waters and ridgelines firsthand.
Destination GuideThe Complete Guide to Fly Fishing the Madison River
The Madison River is one of the most storied trout fisheries in the American West. Here's everything you need to know before your first float.
Jake Morris
June 2, 2026
Destination GuideFly Fishing the Gunnison Gorge: A First-Timer's Complete Briefing
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison protects some of the most remote and rewarding trout fishing in Colorado. Here's how to access it — and what to expect.
May 28, 2026
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Hunting GuideYour First Guided Elk Hunt: What to Expect in the Field
Booking your first guided elk hunt is a major commitment. Here's an honest, detailed look at what that week actually looks like — the good, the hard, and the unforgettable.
May 15, 2026
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Destination GuideChasing Redfish on the Texas Coast: An Inshore Fishing Primer
The Texas Gulf Coast has some of the most accessible and productive inshore fishing in North America. Reds, trout, flounder — here's how to find them.
May 8, 2026
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Fishing ReportJune Fishing Report: Southwest Montana
Runoff is clearing on the Madison and Gallatin. Green Drake hatch imminent. PMD spinner falls every evening. Here's where to be this week.
June 5, 2026
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Fishing Report2026 Kenai River King Salmon Run: Early Indicators
Alaska Fish & Game's early sonar counts suggest a strong early king salmon run on the Kenai. Guides are optimistic. Here's what the data shows.
May 25, 2026
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