2 Guys And A River

Fly fishing lessons do not necessarily involve expense. They’re all about learning, growth, and becoming better at the sport. In this episode, we look back on 2016 and discuss what we learned most from our days on the water. Click now to listen to “This Past Year’s Fly Fishing Lessons” in your browser. Listen to … Continue reading "S2: E29 This Past Year’s Fly Fishing Lessons" The post S2: E29 This Past Year’s Fly Fishing Lessons appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Willow Creek is a gorgeous tailwater stream that flows out of Harrison Reservoir about an hour west of Bozeman, Montana. The willow-thick creek makes its way to the Jefferson River, which eventually flows in the Missouri. This fall, we spent a day fishing streamers on Willow Creek, and it became one of several highlights of … Continue reading "S2:E28 One Fine Day on Willow Creek" The post S2:E28 One Fine Day on Willow Creek appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Catching big fish is no doubt a signal of skill. Then again, it may not be. A 10-year-old on a guided fly fishing trip can hook and crank in the largest rainbow that the guide has ever seen on that stretch of river. That’s not really skill. Or maybe it is: It’s the skill of … Continue reading "S2:E27 The Myths and Truths of Catching Big Fish" The post S2:E27 The Myths and Truths of Catching Big Fish appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing satisfaction is situational. And personal. Folks fly fish for many reasons. There’s no single marker of fly fishing satisfaction, with the exception of “catching lots of and big trout.” Click now to listen to “The Markers of Fly Fishing Satisfaction.” Listen to our episode “The Markers Fly Fishing Satisfaction” Great Stuff from Our … Continue reading "S2:E26 The Markers of Fly Fishing Satisfaction" The post S2:E26 The Markers of Fly Fishing Satisfaction appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

A fly fishing buddy (if you can find a good one) can improve your game. You’ll catch more fish. You’ll have to work through the dreary competitive stage, but eventually, you’ll have a partner to shoot the pic of your humongous brown and regale you at dinner about the ones you hooked but lost. Click … Continue reading "S2:E25 Benefits of a Fly Fishing Buddy" The post S2:E25 Benefits of a Fly Fishing Buddy appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing gear matters. It just does. It doesn’t have to be the most expensive or the brand of choice of the fly fishing literati, but the right fly fishing gear can make a good trip great. In this episode, we discuss our fly fishing gear and how it performed during our most recent trip … Continue reading "S2:E24 Assessing Our Fly Fishing Gear" The post S2:E24 Assessing Our Fly Fishing Gear appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

The Gardner River gave us two days of memorable fly fishing last month. During our second day on the river, we had even a better day than the first, and we learned more about the art of nymph fishing. Every time we spend a couple days on the river, we are either reminded about something … Continue reading "S2:E23 One Fine Day on the Gardner River (Day 2)" The post S2:E23 One Fine Day on the Gardner River (Day 2) appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

The Gardner River near the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park is a gorgeous fishery – with the added bonus of deer, bison, elk, and grizzly bears. In this episode, the first of a two-part series, we describe in detail one of the best days we’ve had fly fishing. We caught lots of fish (browns, … Continue reading "S2:E22 One Fine Day on the Gardner River (Day 1)" The post S2:E22 One Fine Day on the Gardner River (Day 1) appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing mentoring is a lot of work. For starters, it takes patience. A lot of patience. And many of us are not wired to watch someone else fly fish. In this episode, we discuss the importance of fly fishing mentoring and discuss some basic ideas to keep both parties sane, especially if one party … Continue reading "S2:E21 The Art of Fly Fishing Mentoring" The post S2:E21 The Art of Fly Fishing Mentoring appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing passion can ebb and flow throughout life. If you’re in your twenties, with no or few family obligations, then your days on the river may be unlimited. As your life accumulates obligations, it’s more difficult to sustain your fly fishing passion. But often life opens up again for some in their fifties and … Continue reading "S2:E20 Sustaining Your Fly Fishing Passion" The post S2:E20 Sustaining Your Fly Fishing Passion appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Wild trout – those two words together make no sense. Aren’t all trout wild? We all know the story of hatchery trout, but what about wild and native trout? What are the differences between the two? Understanding the category of trout that you catch may not necessarily help you catch more of them. But it … Continue reading "S2:E19 Differences between Native and Wild Trout" The post S2:E19 Differences between Native and Wild Trout appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing trip preparations are necessary to make the outing memorable. But a little planning also creates anticipation, which is part of the entire experience. We are about to take our yearly trip to Montana for several days on the Missouri, Yellowstone, and several smaller creeks. We selected mid fall because we wanted to see … Continue reading "S2:E18 Fly Fishing Trip Preparations" The post S2:E18 Fly Fishing Trip Preparations appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing solitude is not something you’ll find during vacation season and most weekends. In today’s climate, with growing pressure on the rivers, it takes some work to find a stretch with no other fly fishers. Yet, it is still doable. Click here to listen to how you can discover more fly fishing solitude. Listen … Continue reading "S2:E17 Finding Fly Fishing Solitude" The post S2:E17 Finding Fly Fishing Solitude appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Catching fish is not merely about pure skill. Many fishers buy their fly fishing experiences with guides and outfitters. With the latest fly fishing gear, access to a drift boat, and a great guide, any person can catch trout. But for the rank-and-file fly fisher, the one who can’t always buy a fly fishing experience … Continue reading "S2:E16 Reasons You Are Not Catching Fish" The post S2:E16 Reasons You Are Not Catching Fish appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing with streamers is no doubt the single best way to catch bigger fish. For the fly fisher just starting out, slinging bigger flies requires some adjustments. Fly fishing with streamers may mean a bigger rod and it definitely means making adjustments in leader size. In this episode, we discuss some of the basics … Continue reading "S2:E15 Fly Fishing with Streamers" The post S2:E15 Fly Fishing with Streamers appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

The Yellowstone River closure late last month confirmed once again how fragile our rivers are. In one week, about 4,000 fish (mostly whitefish) died due to a parasite. Some sections that were closed have been reopened, but jury is still out on the source of the parasite. In this episode, we tell our stories of … Continue reading "S2:E14 Lessons from the Yellowstone River Closure" The post S2:E14 Lessons from the Yellowstone River Closure appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing gear is like candy. Or better than candy. There’s no joy like the permission one gives himself or herself to buy a new fly rod or reel, or purchase a new pair of waders. Click now to listen to “Fly Fishing Gear We Use.” In this episode, we discuss our fly rods, waders, … Continue reading "S2:E13 Fly Fishing Gear We Use" The post S2:E13 Fly Fishing Gear We Use appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fall fly fishing – is there a better time of year to fish? The crowds are thinner. Many summer fly fishers replace their fly rods with bows, shotguns, and rifles. They become hunters. Yea! Fall fly fishing promises warm days and cool nights. Listen to Fall Fly Fishing now and expect great things this fall! … Continue reading "S2:E12 The Promise of Fall Fly Fishing" The post S2:E12 The Promise of Fall Fly Fishing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing etiquette – yes, there is such a thing. There are unwritten rules about how a fly fisher should behave while on the river. Listen now to our podcast on fly fishing etiquette and how the community views such things as bringing along your dog to fly fish and how to create space for … Continue reading "S2:E11 Fly Fishing Etiquette" The post S2:E11 Fly Fishing Etiquette appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Colorado fly fishing is legendary. It takes a little more effort to get away from the crowds in Colorado than, say, Montana, but Colorado fly fishing is amazing. We took separate trips to Colorado this summer, and in this episode we tell stories of catching cutthroat trout at 12,000 feet, and brookies and browns in … Continue reading "S2:E10 Colorado Fly Fishing High" The post S2:E10 Colorado Fly Fishing High appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.