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The Last Canoe
Trout Spey

The Last Canoe

by Steven Bird

“You can’t choose your relatives – and everybody has a cross to bear. Cousin Barry is mine.”

February 16, 2025 by Steven BirdTagged Columbia River, Steve Bird, trout spey
Vacuuming The Blue Line
Trout Spey

Vacuuming The Blue Line

by Steven Bird

Steven Bird revisits days of old, and the often overlooked success of swinging the small water.

August 25, 2024 by Steven BirdTagged blue line, trout spey
The Platte River Spider
Fly Tying, Trout Spey

The Platte River Spider

by Dan Gates

“Life moves quickly and you never know which fishing trip will be the last with your buddy. Call them and make plans to get out on the river as soon as possible, we could all use more river time shared with a good friend.”

April 27, 2024 by Dan GatesTagged fly tying, trout spey
On The Swing: Winter Midges
Trout Spey

On The Swing: Winter Midges

by Greg Pearson

Greg Pearson shares a day on the river swinging midges in search of wild trout.

February 24, 2024 by Greg PearsonTagged Greg Pearson, trout spey
Breaking the Rules of Trout Spey – Photo Essay

Breaking the Rules of Trout Spey – Photo Essay

by Creekside Media

I’m a firm believer in testing the rules – they were meant to be broken – or otherwise wouldn’t have been put in place. Swinging for trout became a way for me to scratch the steelhead itch in the off season, and what started as a way to stay connected to swinging flies has become […]

November 14, 2022 by Creekside MediaTagged trout spey
Opening Day: An Ode to the Firehole
Trout Spey

Opening Day: An Ode to the Firehole

by Dan Gates

Of all the famed water available in Yellowstone, the Firehole is just about as pleasant as fly fishing gets.

May 27, 2021 by Dan GatesTagged firehole, trout spey

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