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Practical knowledge for the river. Learn how to interpret flow data, understand seasonal patterns, and stay safe on the water.

Aerial view of the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan with vibrant fall foliage along the banks

Great Lakes Steelhead Fishing: A Complete Guide to Tributaries, Timing, and Techniques

Practical guide to steelhead fishing across the Great Lakes — key rivers by state, run timing, fly patterns, gear setups, and how to read tributary conditions for consistent success.

steelhead

great-lakes

Stream flowing through a wildflower meadow with mountains in the Colorado Rockies

Chasing Hoppers: The Best Grasshopper Fishing in the Western US

A river-by-river guide to the best hopper fishing in the West. Covers Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington with timing, fly patterns, techniques, and how to plan a summer spent chasing trout on big dry flies.

hopper

terrestrial

Western freestone river during summer stonefly season

Chasing the Salmonfly Hatch: A Guide to the West's Most Legendary Emergence

Complete guide to fishing the Salmonfly hatch across Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Colorado. Specific timing, river-by-river breakdowns, tactics, fly patterns, and how to track the hatch progression.

salmonfly

stonefly

Angler standing on a paddleboard casting a fly rod on a calm mountain lake

SUP Fishing: An Affordable Way to Get to New Water

Stand up paddleboard fishing is a great intro to river culture. Low cost, minimal gear, and you can access water nobody else can reach.

sup

paddleboard

A clear spring creek winding through a lush green meadow with aquatic vegetation visible beneath the surface

America's Most Technical Spring Creeks: A Fly Fisher's Guide

Deep profiles of four legendary spring creeks — Silver Creek in Idaho, the Paradise Valley trio in Montana, Letort Spring Run in Pennsylvania, and Mossy Creek in Virginia. Covers what makes each creek unique, key hatches, access and fees, and the philosophy behind fishing the most demanding trout water in the country.

spring-creek

technical

Clear mountain river with visible current and structure

Understanding River CFS: How to Read Flow Data and Make Better Decisions on the Water

Complete guide to understanding CFS (cubic feet per second), reading river flow charts, interpreting gauge data, and using RiverReports to plan safer, more successful fishing and floating trips.

flows

cfs

A bike path next to a river with a bridge in the background - exactly the kind of accessible water beginners should look for

Where to Go Fishing: A Beginner's Guide to Finding Good Water

Learn how to find productive fishing spots without getting the runaround from fly shops. Practical strategies for beginners to locate fishable water, pick the right sized streams, and move through the river effectively.

beginners

how-to