Smith River Montana--Very Scenic

I've seen other pieces featuring the Smith River--it's a beauty.

Dam This Is Good

We seem to be going the wrong direction in British Columbia right now by damming more rivers and limiting the migration, reproduction and growth of all species affected.  It'd be nice if better alternatives were found.  Here's a feel good story about dam removals in Washington State.

Dry Fly Trout

Where It All Begins


I cut my teeth dry fly fishing for trout.  It's where many a steelheader began their fishing journey.  Growing up in Roderick Haig-Brown's former neighbourhood, my journey began with sea run cutthroat.  For many river trout fishers, the quarry is rainbow or brown trout.  I suspect RA Beattie, whose video piece is below, may well have started out chasing browns and rainbows judging by where he's from and what he produces.  I've oogled some of the action in this sequence for quite a while and thought many of you would enjoy seeing it.

The Beauty

There are many things I like about this piece by RA.  The slow motion gives you plenty of time to appreciate the action, the pristine wilderness just makes you want to get out there, and the dry fly experience is like no other in fly fishing.  Hope you like it too.