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2 Guys and a RiverEpisode 275: Steve Fly Fishes in AlaskaSteve spent some time in Alaska this summer, breaking his fly rod, catching a few rainbows, and netting a silver. Listen in as Dave interviews Steve about his Alaskan fly fishing experience while on a trip to visit family. Some things about fishing are always true, no matter where you fish: Some days are diamonds, some days are stone. Our Book for Beginners The Fly Fisher's Book of Lists Website https://2guysandariver.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/2guysandariver/ Facebook https://w...2023-11-1832 min

2 Guys and a RiverEpisode 274: Crazy Fly Fishing Moments - Rattlesnakes, Buying Bear Spray, and Dave in Full FormSteve screaming after almost stepping on a rattlesnake, Dave in his underwear, and buying bear spray at closing time - these and other crazy fly fishing stories make our last trip to Montana memorable. This is not a practical episode. Hopefully, it makes you recall some crazy memories of your own from a recent trip. Kindle Version of Our Book for Beginners The Fly Fisher's Book of Lists Website https://2guysandariver.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/2guysandariver/ Facebook https://www.f...2023-11-1223 min

2 Guys and a RiverEpisode 260: Dave Kumlien on the Yellowstone Flooding and Its Effect on FishingThe Yellowstone Flood of 2022 is not yet over, and already it is the most catastrophic flooding event of the Yellowstone River in recorded history. Major flooding on the Yellowstone River and its tributaries wiped out stretches of highway in Yellowstone National Park and in Paradise Valley to the north. Three inches of rain which … Continue reading "Episode 260: Dave Kumlien on the Yellowstone Flooding and Its Effect on Fishing" The post Episode 260: Dave Kumlien on the Yellowstone Flooding and Its Effect on Fishing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2022-06-2129 min

2 Guys and a River253: Not-So-Obvious Questions for Your Next Fly Fishing TripHopefully, your next fly fishing trip is sooner rather than later. It has been a year of kicking the proverbial can of what we love to do down the road. The pandemic has delayed or postponed indefinitely a lot of plans. This next week, however, we plan to hit our favorite rivers in Montana. In … Continue reading "253: Not-So-Obvious Questions for Your Next Fly Fishing Trip" The post 253: Not-So-Obvious Questions for Your Next Fly Fishing Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-09-0527 min

2 Guys and a River252: The Fly Fishing Etiquette MindsetThe fly fishing etiquette mindset is a way of thinking that should permeate the actions of every fly fisher. In this episode, we read a thread from Trout Unlimited’s online forum about a fly fisher who was, in our opinion, quasi-bullied out of fishing on the Madison by four fishers. With the influx of new … Continue reading "252: The Fly Fishing Etiquette Mindset" The post 252: The Fly Fishing Etiquette Mindset appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-08-2942 min

2 Guys and a River251: Key Factors in Your Fly Fishing SuccessFly fishing success is not just about your amazing chops: precision casting, reading the river, and overall fly fishing genius. There are factors out of your control that affect whether you catch fish. In this episode, we identify seven factors that may affect your day on the river. One factor is barometric pressure. Another is … Continue reading "251: Key Factors in Your Fly Fishing Success" The post 251: Key Factors in Your Fly Fishing Success appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-08-2233 min

2 Guys and a River250: Strategies for Fishing the FilmFishing the film begins with a different mindset. We often think first about fishing on top of the surface or at the bottom of the river. In this episode, we discuss the “film” mindset” and offer four strategies for greater fly fishing success. One strategy is simply to let your soggy dry fly drift submerged … Continue reading "250: Strategies for Fishing the Film" The post 250: Strategies for Fishing the Film appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-08-1522 min

2 Guys and a River249: Photographing Your Entire Fly Fishing ExperienceFish pics are ubiquitous. Instagram has every angle of fish pic you can imagine. But there’s more to shoot when you’re on the river than just pictures of your big brown trout. In this episode, we offer up twelve tips to photograph your entire fly fishing experience. We begin the episode with what is perhaps … Continue reading "249: Photographing Your Entire Fly Fishing Experience" The post 249: Photographing Your Entire Fly Fishing Experience appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-08-0834 min

2 Guys and a River248: The Complete Guide to Fly Fishing with Streamers – with Dave KumlienIf you’ve never felt the violent strike of a brown trout on a streamer, you haven’t really lived. In this guide to fly fishing with streamers, we interview Dave Kumlien, Montana outfitter and former fly shop owner, on a wide ranging topics related to fishing streamers. This truly is the complete guide to fly fishing … Continue reading "248: The Complete Guide to Fly Fishing with Streamers – with Dave Kumlien" The post 248: The Complete Guide to Fly Fishing with Streamers – with Dave Kumlien appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-08-0147 min

2 Guys and a River247: Our Love-Hate Relationship with Salmo TruttaSalmo trutta tend to dominate wherever they live. Also known as brown trout, salmo trutta often push out brook trout – or at least push them upstream. Brown trout thrive in warmer waters. In this episode we regale each other with stories of catching large brown trout (our love relationship) and also discuss the downsides … Continue reading "247: Our Love-Hate Relationship with Salmo Trutta" The post 247: Our Love-Hate Relationship with Salmo Trutta appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-07-2531 min

2 Guys and a River246: 7 Under Explained Aspects of Fly Fishing, Part 1“Duh! How did I not know this after all these years?” There are so many aspects of fly fishing that simply escaped us during the first few years of fly fishing. Frankly, we’re still learning new hacks or tips that seem obvious in retrospect. In this episode we offer up the first seven hacks or … Continue reading "246: 7 Under Explained Aspects of Fly Fishing, Part 1" The post 246: 7 Under Explained Aspects of Fly Fishing, Part 1 appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-07-1828 min

2 Guys and a River245: Summer Wearables for Fly Fishing ComfortFly fishing comfort in summer simply requires a few basic items of clothing. Certainly dry-fit clothing is at the top of the list. So is a water-resistant cap or hat. In this episode, we offer up our short list of basic summer wear. And we also reveal our deep disappointment that we may never be … Continue reading "245: Summer Wearables for Fly Fishing Comfort" The post 245: Summer Wearables for Fly Fishing Comfort appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-07-1330 min

2 Guys and a River244: Fly Fishing the Small Creeks of MontanaSmall creeks in Montana are plentiful and full of trout. While the big rivers get all the press, it’s the smaller freestone creeks where some of the best fishing is. We love to fly fish the small creeks of Montana. In this episode, we recount how we first fell in love with small creek fly … Continue reading "244: Fly Fishing the Small Creeks of Montana" The post 244: Fly Fishing the Small Creeks of Montana appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-07-0539 min

2 Guys and a River243: 7 Midsummer Fly Fishing TipsMidsummer fly fishing tips include taking a siesta in the middle of the day and trying your hand at catching trout with a size #22 Trico imitation. In this episode, we discuss a few of the changes that come when fishing in the dog days of summer. Be sure to add your midsummer fly fishing … Continue reading "243: 7 Midsummer Fly Fishing Tips" The post 243: 7 Midsummer Fly Fishing Tips appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-06-2728 min

2 Guys and a River242: Outdoors Lessons from Our FathersParents, both mothers and fathers, play an inordinate role in the belief systems and destiny of their children. This weekend is Father’s Day Weekend, and so we wanted to share the lessons from our fathers while hunting and fishing in the great outdoors. In this episode, we select three lessons each (six total) that our … Continue reading "242: Outdoors Lessons from Our Fathers" The post 242: Outdoors Lessons from Our Fathers appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-06-2037 min

2 Guys and a River241: 8 Places to Cast Your Dry FlyDry fly fishing is one of the great joys of the sport. One key element of success is where you cast your dry fly. It’s both art and skill. In this episode, we identify the eight places where you should cast your dry fly. None of this is new, but the episode is a good … Continue reading "241: 8 Places to Cast Your Dry Fly" The post 241: 8 Places to Cast Your Dry Fly appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-06-1330 min

2 Guys and a River240: Simplifying Your Fly Fishing ExperienceLike all of life, fly fishing has become increasingly complex: Just try to sort through the dizzying array of fly fishing rods before you purchase your next one. In this episode, we discuss our aspirations to simplify our fly fishing experience. What might that look like for you? LISTEN NOW TO “SIMPLIFYING YOUR FLY FISHING … Continue reading "240: Simplifying Your Fly Fishing Experience" The post 240: Simplifying Your Fly Fishing Experience appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-06-0835 min

2 Guys and a River239: The Intrigue of Fly Fishing a Familiar RiverFishing a new creek or river for the first time is exciting. But there’s also an intrigue of fly fishing a familiar place, a stretch that you’ve fished for years. In this episode, we recount a recent fly fishing trip to a spring creek that we’ve fished many, many times. There’s an intrigue of fly … Continue reading "239: The Intrigue of Fly Fishing a Familiar River" The post 239: The Intrigue of Fly Fishing a Familiar River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-05-3037 min

2 Guys and a River238: Best All Around Fly Rod for Normal FolkThe best all around fly rod is up for debate. The answer is, of course, it depends. Many fly fishers have more than one rod, but if you had to choose, which would be the best all around fly rod? In this episode, we make a case for the nine-foot, five-weight or nine-foot six-weight rod … Continue reading "238: Best All Around Fly Rod for Normal Folk" The post 238: Best All Around Fly Rod for Normal Folk appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-05-2332 min

2 Guys and a River237: 6 Lists for Fly Fishing SuccessFly fishing success means different things to different people. For many of us, just a day on the river is success. In this episode, we identify six lists from our book “The Fly Fisher’s Book of Lists” and discuss their merits. One list that we discuss is “8 Adjustments to Make When Fishing Spring Creeks.” … Continue reading "237: 6 Lists for Fly Fishing Success" The post 237: 6 Lists for Fly Fishing Success appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-05-1627 min

2 Guys and a River236: 6 Practices for Stalking TroutStalking trout is a basic concept of fly fishing, but yet it’s often not part of the curriculum of new fly fishers. In this episode we identify six practices for stalking trout and tell a few stories when we found success for our efforts. Stalking trout is especially important on smaller freestone rivers and spring … Continue reading "236: 6 Practices for Stalking Trout" The post 236: 6 Practices for Stalking Trout appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-05-0929 min

2 Guys and a River235: Flies that Work Anytime and AnywhereFlies that work anytime and anywhere are essential to your fly box. Yes, there may be some specialty flies that work only during specific hatches, but more often than not, the basics are pretty much all you need (most or at least much of the time). In this episode we discuss two dry flies, two … Continue reading "235: Flies that Work Anytime and Anywhere" The post 235: Flies that Work Anytime and Anywhere appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-05-0342 min

2 Guys and a River234: 4 Questions for Your Next Fly Fishing TripYour next fly fishing trip may seem like years away in this moment in history, but soon enough, it will be time to plan. In this episode we discuss four questions to help winnow your options to make the best decision about time of year for your next fly fishing trip. We also discuss our … Continue reading "234: 4 Questions for Your Next Fly Fishing Trip" The post 234: 4 Questions for Your Next Fly Fishing Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-04-2629 min

2 Guys and a River233: Tips for Landing Bigger FishLanding bigger fish is impossible if you simply try to rip in the fish like you would if you were spin fishing. In this episode we identify several tips that have helped us increase our catch rate when Moby hits our streamer or nymph. One tip is a different mindset, which comes only after … Continue reading "233: Tips for Landing Bigger Fish" The post 233: Tips for Landing Bigger Fish appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-04-1823 min

2 Guys and a River232: Fishing Emergers during a HatchFishing emergers during a hatch is as fundamental as it gets. And yet, most new fly fishers rarely hear about this approach early on. In this episode, we start off with a couple great stories from recent trips when the stars were aligned, and we hit a hatch perfectly. But the fish were not hitting … Continue reading "232: Fishing Emergers during a Hatch" The post 232: Fishing Emergers during a Hatch appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-04-1126 min

2 Guys and a River231: The Wading Risk of Soft River BottomsSoft river bottoms pose a unique risk to wade fishers. In this episode, Dave recounts a winter fly fishing experience in which he got stuck in the mud while trying to wade to a run. It was 31 degrees. Dave had no cell coverage. He had gotten wet. And his fly fishing partner was about … Continue reading "231: The Wading Risk of Soft River Bottoms" The post 231: The Wading Risk of Soft River Bottoms appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-04-0428 min

2 Guys and a River230: Montana Outfitter Dave Kumlien on Safe WadingSafe wading is rarely the first thought on a fly fisher’s mind as he or she plans for a day on the river. It should be. In this episode, we interview Dave Kumlien, a Montana outfitter for 40 years, former fly shop owner, and coordinator of Trout Unlimited’s Veteran Service Partnership. We start out this … Continue reading "230: Montana Outfitter Dave Kumlien on Safe Wading" The post 230: Montana Outfitter Dave Kumlien on Safe Wading appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-03-2837 min

2 Guys and a River229: The Hope of Fly Fishing in the WaitingThe hope of fly fishing is a day in the not too distant future when our fears have been suspended and we make our way upstream with only the next run on our mind. In this episode, we focus not on the present moment but days gone by when we endured hardship while also making … Continue reading "229: The Hope of Fly Fishing in the Waiting" The post 229: The Hope of Fly Fishing in the Waiting appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-03-2136 min

2 Guys and a River228: The Makings of an Outdoors FriendshipFriendship makes the outdoors better. At least that’s our perspective, given that our outdoors friendship has lasted four decades. In this episode, we discuss the makings of friendship and how certain kinds of competitiveness can prevent friendship from forming. We also discuss how “idle” friendships can be reinvigorated or restarted again. The old advertising line, … Continue reading "228: The Makings of an Outdoors Friendship" The post 228: The Makings of an Outdoors Friendship appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-01-1232 min

2 Guys and a River227: A Conversation about Yellowstone RunnersYellowstone runners are the big brown and rainbow trout that move up from Hebgen Lake into Yellowstone National Park’s Madison River each fall. In this episode, we discuss Chester Allen’s delightful book, Yellowstone Runners: Chasing a dream fish in Yellowstone National Park during the Madison River’s Famous Fall Run. Allen is a terrific storyteller while … Continue reading "227: A Conversation about Yellowstone Runners" The post 227: A Conversation about Yellowstone Runners appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2020-01-0529 min

2 Guys and a RiverEpisode 226: Top 10 Fly Fishing Lessons of the YearEvery day on the river is the chance to grow in your understanding of how to fish. Every item of gear that you purchase gives you some information about what to buy (or not buy) the next time around. In this end-of-the-year episode, we offer up our top 10 fly fishing lessons from a year … Continue reading "Episode 226: Top 10 Fly Fishing Lessons of the Year" The post Episode 226: Top 10 Fly Fishing Lessons of the Year appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-12-2926 min

2 Guys and a RiverEpisode 225: Late Season Fly FishingLate season fly fishing can be challenging for a variety of reasons. One is obviously weather. Another is that the hatches are over with the exception of midges or the ocasional baetis. You’re typically fishing nymphs or streamers. In this episode, we reflect on several trips in late fall and what we learned during this … Continue reading "Episode 225: Late Season Fly Fishing" The post Episode 225: Late Season Fly Fishing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-12-2235 min

2 Guys and a RiverEpisode 224: One Fine Rainy Day on the MadisonAll good things must come to an end, and this was the final day of our fly fishing trip in mid-September. Rain was in the forecast, so we hoped upon hope that there might be some baetis hatching on the Madison River at the mouth of Beartrap Canyon. Spoiler alert: There wasn’t a mayfly within … Continue reading "Episode 224: One Fine Rainy Day on the Madison" The post Episode 224: One Fine Rainy Day on the Madison appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-10-1030 min

2 Guys and a RiverEpisode 223: One Fine Strange Day on the BoulderAfter two terrific days on the Yellowstone River, we changed it up a bit. We headed to the Boulder River, south of Big Timber, Montana. This is the third of four episodes from a recent fly fishing trip to Yellowstone Country in Montana and northern Wyoming. We decided to call this episode One Fine Strange … Continue reading "Episode 223: One Fine Strange Day on the Boulder" The post Episode 223: One Fine Strange Day on the Boulder appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-10-1026 min

2 Guys and a RiverEpisode 222: One Fine Sunny Day on the YellowstoneOur second day on the Yellowstone this fall was even better than the first. This is the second of four episodes from a recent fly fishing trip to Yellowstone Country in Montana and northern Wyoming. After a terrific cloudy day on the Yellowstone, we had One Fine Sunny Day on the Yellowstone. There is nothing … Continue reading "Episode 222: One Fine Sunny Day on the Yellowstone" The post Episode 222: One Fine Sunny Day on the Yellowstone appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-10-1028 min

2 Guys and a RiverEpisode 221: One Fine Cloudy Day on the YellowstoneWe are not good at quitting. This is the first of four episodes from a recent fly fishing trip to Yellowstone Country in Montana and northern Wyoming. In August, after four wonderful years, we stopped publishing a weekly episode and writing a weekly article. We thought we were done. But then we had One Fine … Continue reading "Episode 221: One Fine Cloudy Day on the Yellowstone" The post Episode 221: One Fine Cloudy Day on the Yellowstone appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-10-1039 min

2 Guys and a RiverS5:E12 The Last Run of the DayEvery day of fly fishing has a beginning. And an end. There’s often a sense of sadness right before, and certainly, after the last run of the day. Not every “last run of the day” is packed with emotion, but we’ve had several experiences when the final moments of the day felt thick with meaning. … Continue reading "S5:E12 The Last Run of the Day" The post S5:E12 The Last Run of the Day appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-08-2552 min

2 Guys and a RiverS5:E11 How Fly Fishers Gain ConfidenceFly fishers gain confidence by fishing for brook trout. Brook trout are forgiving, and there’s nothing like an afternoon of catching 15 brook trout to increase one’s confidence. That’s only one of several strategies that we discuss to help newer fly fishers gain confidence. It’s easy to feel discouraged during a stretch of no fish. … Continue reading "S5:E11 How Fly Fishers Gain Confidence" The post S5:E11 How Fly Fishers Gain Confidence appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-08-1825 min

2 Guys and a RiverS5:E10 Strange Sightings While Fly FishingStrange sightings while fly fishing are part of the overall experience of the sport. In this episode, we recount watching a car float by while fishing the Yellowstone, a mink steal a duck from a nest, and a forest fire glow while on our way to fish Hebgen Lake. LISTEN NOW TO “STRANGE SIGHTINGS WHILE … Continue reading "S5:E10 Strange Sightings While Fly Fishing" The post S5:E10 Strange Sightings While Fly Fishing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-08-1126 min

2 Guys and a RiverS5:E9 The Truth about Trout LiesTrout lies are places in the river or stream where trout hang out. One of the most well-known lies is called the “feeding lie,” where trout sit in the current or pockets of water and grab insects or larger chunks of calories as they drift by. Often, a fly fisher can spot the feeding lie … Continue reading "S5:E9 The Truth about Trout Lies" The post S5:E9 The Truth about Trout Lies appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-08-0415 min

2 Guys and a RiverS5:E8 Fishing Hopper SeasonHopper season is upon us. And from now until some time in early to mid-September, trout will be attacking grasshoppers that fall or are blown into the river. In this episode, we offer up an introductory conversation on fishing during hopper season, what to expect, and how to make the most of this most wonderful … Continue reading "S5:E8 Fishing Hopper Season" The post S5:E8 Fishing Hopper Season appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-07-2816 min

2 Guys and a RiverS5:E7 Surviving Animal Encounters in the OutdoorsAnimal encounters are a fact of life in the outdoors. We’ve discussed at length the precautions to take when fishing in grizzly country, but there are other types of encounters to avoid or at least to prepare for. In this episode, we discuss insects, birds, and even domestic cows. Animal encounters (and other kinds of … Continue reading "S5:E7 Surviving Animal Encounters in the Outdoors" The post S5:E7 Surviving Animal Encounters in the Outdoors appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-07-2129 min

2 Guys and a RiverS5:E6 Fly Fishing Trips – Planning vs. FlexibilityFly fishing trips are not easy to plan well, especially if you are heading to a new place. Two factors unravel the best laid plans: weather and whether there is a bite on. Through the years, we’ve had to fight against the tyranny of Steve’s hyper-planning and the chaos of Dave’s “Let’s just see what … Continue reading "S5:E6 Fly Fishing Trips – Planning vs. Flexibility" The post S5:E6 Fly Fishing Trips – Planning vs. Flexibility appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-07-1436 min

2 Guys and a RiverS5:E5 Fishing Rocky Mountain National ParkFishing Rocky Mountain National Park is a different experience than is fishing the national parks in Montana for several reasons. One is that there are no grizzlies. Another is elevation: Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park is more demanding physically, simply because the lowest elevation to start hiking is around 7,800 feet. In this episode, we … Continue reading "S5:E5 Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park" The post S5:E5 Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-07-0742 min

2 Guys and a RiverS5:E4 Legends of Fly Fishing: Lefty KrehLefty Kreh was actually both a lefty and a righty. One of the most beloved and popular American fly fishers, Lefty cast right handed, because he felt it was easier for the majority of folks (who were right handed) to watch him and learn. Lefty was an original. He was a World War 2 veteran … Continue reading "S5:E4 Legends of Fly Fishing: Lefty Kreh" The post S5:E4 Legends of Fly Fishing: Lefty Kreh appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-06-3028 min

2 Guys and a RiverS5:E3 Surprising Things Trout EatTrout eat pretty much anything put in front of them, including their young. Much of fly fishing is focused on the insects, such mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies. But often trout are looking to consume a bigger chunk of calories. In this episode, we regale each other with stories of things we’ve heard trout eat. One … Continue reading "S5:E3 Surprising Things Trout Eat" The post S5:E3 Surprising Things Trout Eat appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-06-2334 min

2 Guys and a RiverS5:E2 Fishing Yellowstone National ParkFishing Yellowstone National Park is a one of life’s great thrills. There’s nothing like hearing the shrill bugle of an elk in the fall while casting a hopper into the Yellowstone in early September. In his book on great fishing spots in Yellowstone, Richard Parks, founder and owner of Parks Fly Shop in Gardiner, Montana, … Continue reading "S5:E2 Fishing Yellowstone National Park" The post S5:E2 Fishing Yellowstone National Park appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-06-1640 min

2 Guys and a RiverS5:E1 Memorable Traditions in the Great OutdoorsTraditions in the great outdoors are routines with meaning. It’s one thing to make a single memory with a fly fishing or hunting trip. But traditions in the great outdoors create multiple layers of memories that enrich and give joy to life. In this episode, Steve and Dave interview Dave’s father on his family’s traditions … Continue reading "S5:E1 Memorable Traditions in the Great Outdoors" The post S5:E1 Memorable Traditions in the Great Outdoors appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-06-0936 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E52 One Fine Day on One Fine RunSteve is the restless wanderer when he is out on the water. He makes a few casts in a run and then skips ahead to the next. He moves on. On a recent trip to the Minnesota Driftless, Steve spent almost the entire two days of fishing in one fine run. In this final episode … Continue reading "S4:E52 One Fine Day on One Fine Run" The post S4:E52 One Fine Day on One Fine Run appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-06-0222 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E51 Crazy Moments from a Recent Fly Fishing TripYou can’t make this stuff up – that’s a common expression after seeing or experiencing something unusual. On a recent fly fishing trip, we collected several strange moments that in aggregate made the trip one to remember. Steve had some apologizing to do after this trip. LISTEN NOW TO CRAZY MOMENTS FROM A RECENT FLY … Continue reading "S4:E51 Crazy Moments from a Recent Fly Fishing Trip" The post S4:E51 Crazy Moments from a Recent Fly Fishing Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-05-2623 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E50 Basics of Buying a Fly Fishing RodBuying a fly fishing rod should be easier than it is. It’s certainly easier to buy your second or third rod than it is your first. If you are purchasing your first rod, the brands and options are endless. In this episode, we attempt to cut out much of the noise on fly rods – … Continue reading "S4:E50 Basics of Buying a Fly Fishing Rod" The post S4:E50 Basics of Buying a Fly Fishing Rod appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-05-1936 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E49 Fishing Where Grizzlies and Mountain Lions LiveFishing where grizzlies and mountain lions live requires a heightened level of vigilance. It seems as if there have been more reports of mountain lion attacks the past year or two than in recent memory. Not long ago, a runner in Colorado was attacked by a young mountain lion while trail running west of Fort … Continue reading "S4:E49 Fishing Where Grizzlies and Mountain Lions Live" The post S4:E49 Fishing Where Grizzlies and Mountain Lions Live appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-05-1232 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E48 Landing Larger TroutLanding larger trout takes a different skill set than what most of us practice on a regular basis. It takes a different set of chops to net a 22-inch rainbow than it does to rip out a 10-inch brook trout. Most of us have lots of experience landing smaller fish and rare opportunities of landing … Continue reading "S4:E48 Landing Larger Trout" The post S4:E48 Landing Larger Trout appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-05-0528 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E47 Legends of Fly Fishing: Joe BrooksJoe Brooks was one of America’s greatest sportsman, and his contribution to the rise of fly fishing in America, including the conservation of our fisheries, is unparalleled. With this episode, we start a new series called “Legends of Fly Fishing,” in which we profile some of the great contributors to our sport. First up is … Continue reading "S4:E47 Legends of Fly Fishing: Joe Brooks" The post S4:E47 Legends of Fly Fishing: Joe Brooks appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-04-2832 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E46 Fishing When Nothing Is WorkingYou arrive first on the river. You have a couple miles of river to fish by yourself. The day is slightly overcast. Fishing reports have been fantastic. This is the day. You fish the first run. Nothing. Then the next. Nothing. You switch to streamers. Nothing. Then to nymphs. Nothing. Three hours later, you’ve had … Continue reading "S4:E46 Fishing When Nothing Is Working" The post S4:E46 Fishing When Nothing Is Working appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-04-2125 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E45 Fly Care and PresentationScant attention is paid to fly care and presentation. So much of the focus is on fly rods, reels, waders, boots – and every other fly fishing gadget known to humankind. But without the fly itself, there is no catching. In this episode, we concoct a list of aphorisms – short witty statements about how … Continue reading "S4:E45 Fly Care and Presentation" The post S4:E45 Fly Care and Presentation appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-04-1428 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E44 Simplifying Your Fly Fishing ExperienceFly fishing tends to move from simplicity to complexity. You start out learning to cast. And you have one fly rod. You pick up a couple of attractor patterns. And you have one fly box. You purchase a vest, waders, and wading boots. And head to the river. Over time, however, you wind up with … Continue reading "S4:E44 Simplifying Your Fly Fishing Experience" The post S4:E44 Simplifying Your Fly Fishing Experience appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-04-0732 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E43 Spring Dry Fly FishingSpring dry fly fishing is one of the most delightful stretches of the fly fishing year. While there are other hatches, the two most dominant in most streams and rivers, of course, are Blue Winged Olives (BWOs) and Caddis. In this episode, we discuss patterns that we like, the use of an emerger with a … Continue reading "S4:E43 Spring Dry Fly Fishing" The post S4:E43 Spring Dry Fly Fishing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-03-3122 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E42 One Fine Winter Day on the BlueIt was a great day for skiing in late winter – a fresh foot of powder blanketed the landscape. But we were fishing. Recently, we got up before dawn and drove almost four hours to fish for a few hours on a stretch of the Blue River west of Madison, Wisconsin. The snow was fresh, … Continue reading "S4:E42 One Fine Winter Day on the Blue" The post S4:E42 One Fine Winter Day on the Blue appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-03-2427 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E41 Fair Labor Practices for Fly Fishing ProductsFly fishing is truly global, if for no other reason than most fly fishing products are created or assembled in other parts of the world. In this episode, we interview Peter Stitcher, who, along with his wife Jessica, is the co-founder of Ascent Fly Fishing in the Denver area. Peter designed his company with purpose, … Continue reading "S4:E41 Fair Labor Practices for Fly Fishing Products" The post S4:E41 Fair Labor Practices for Fly Fishing Products appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-03-1722 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E40 What We’d Tell Our 20-Year-Old Fly Fishing SelvesIf we had it to do over again, we’d do a few things differently. In this episode, we ask the question, “What would we tell our 20-year-old fly fishing selves?” One answer is that we’d have spent fewer years as do-it-your-selvers. That is, we’d have pursued more fly fishing instruction in our 20s. We’d be … Continue reading "S4:E40 What We’d Tell Our 20-Year-Old Fly Fishing Selves" The post S4:E40 What We’d Tell Our 20-Year-Old Fly Fishing Selves appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-03-1029 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E39 Nick Lyons, Fly Fishing and the Good LifeFor many fly fishers, fishing is more than the simple act of catching a fish. It’s not merely the transaction of hooking and landing a trout or salmon or bonefish. In this episode, we reflect on several quotes from Nick Lyon’s wonderful book, “Spring Creek.” The world of fly fishing has a few things to … Continue reading "S4:E39 Nick Lyons, Fly Fishing and the Good Life" The post S4:E39 Nick Lyons, Fly Fishing and the Good Life appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-03-0330 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E38 Our Simple Guide to Fly Fishing Wading BootsFly fishing wading boots are the undisputed, most important safety purchase you’ll make for the sport. There are felt soles, rubber soles, rubber soles with studs, and rubber soles with aluminum bars. In this episode, we discuss our philosophy of wading boots, given the number of days we fish each year – and make a … Continue reading "S4:E38 Our Simple Guide to Fly Fishing Wading Boots" The post S4:E38 Our Simple Guide to Fly Fishing Wading Boots appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-02-2431 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E37 Peter Stitcher on Spring Fly FishingSpring is no where to be seen in the Chicago area. Winter is still roaring like a lion. If spring comes in like a lion as well, then we’re toast. But at least the days are getting longer, and inevitably, spring fly fishing will be in full swing. In this episode, we interview Peter Stitcher, … Continue reading "S4:E37 Peter Stitcher on Spring Fly Fishing" The post S4:E37 Peter Stitcher on Spring Fly Fishing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-02-1622 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E36 Live at the Lee Wulff TU ChapterTrout Unlimited is a distributed army of passionate conservationists, united by the mission to save the coldwater fisheries of North America. Recently, the Lee Wulff Trout Unlimited chapter invited us to share the story of 2 Guys and a River at one of their monthly meetings. This episode is an edited version of that wonderful … Continue reading "S4:E36 Live at the Lee Wulff TU Chapter" The post S4:E36 Live at the Lee Wulff TU Chapter appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-02-1045 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E35 Best Fly Fishing Advice, Part 2The best fly fishing advice comes in bits and pieces over a long period of time. One accrues advice. In this episode, the second in a series, we offer up some some bits of fly fishing advice that has helped us catch more fish. Some of this will be obvious to many of you, but … Continue reading "S4:E35 Best Fly Fishing Advice, Part 2" The post S4:E35 Best Fly Fishing Advice, Part 2 appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-02-0325 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E34 Taking an Exotic Fly Fishing TripSteve has fished in Alaska, but other than that, neither of us has gone on a fly fishing trip outside North America. We’ve recently been wondering if it is time. But where to start? We decided to interview Toby Swank, who owns one of the premier fly fishing shops in Bozeman, Montana, and has conducted … Continue reading "S4:E34 Taking an Exotic Fly Fishing Trip" The post S4:E34 Taking an Exotic Fly Fishing Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-01-2729 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E33 Setting Fly Fishing Goals for the New YearFly fishing goals may seem like a bit of overkill when thinking about the new year. But life often crowds out the good, so setting some fly fishing goals helps us focus on what, truly, is most important. In this episode, we discuss our goals for 2019, which includes more time on the water (with … Continue reading "S4:E33 Setting Fly Fishing Goals for the New Year" The post S4:E33 Setting Fly Fishing Goals for the New Year appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-01-2028 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E32 7 Questions for Knowing Your RiverSuccess on the river comes in part from knowing your river. There’s an intimacy that forms between the fisher and the river: You know the primary runs on the stretch you fish and the lies where the fish hang out and the time of year it fishes best. In this episode, we offer seven questions … Continue reading "S4:E32 7 Questions for Knowing Your River" The post S4:E32 7 Questions for Knowing Your River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-01-1333 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:31 Wading Commandments RevisitedOur most-read post on this site is the one Steve wrote on “The 10 Commandments of Wading.” Using the phrase “wading commandments” is a good way to talk about a subject that carries with it the great risk of the sport. In this episode, we revisit each of the ten commandments, adding in comments from … Continue reading "S4:31 Wading Commandments Revisited" The post S4:31 Wading Commandments Revisited appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2019-01-0625 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E30 Days of Mystique on the RiverHave you ever had one of those days on the river that transported you to a different dimension? Not every day of fly fishing is a day of mystique, but through the years, we’ve had special moments that are burned into our memory. It’s not merely about catching lots of fish or hooking into a … Continue reading "S4:E30 Days of Mystique on the River" The post S4:E30 Days of Mystique on the River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2018-12-3024 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E29 Decisions that Make or Break Your Fly Fishing DayA day on the river always comes with a series of decisions that can make or break your fly fishing day. In this episode, we identify a few of those and discuss how we go about moving from decision to decision. For example, one nagging question is, “How quickly should I move to something else … Continue reading "S4:E29 Decisions that Make or Break Your Fly Fishing Day" The post S4:E29 Decisions that Make or Break Your Fly Fishing Day appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2018-12-2332 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E28 One Fine Day on the East Gallatin RiverThe East Gallatin River would look like a piece of ribbon candy, if you viewed it from a drone. It’s a slow moving creek that for the most part runs through private property north of Bozeman, Montana. One fall day, Steve found himself in the middle of a BWO hatch. In this episode, Dave interviews … Continue reading "S4:E28 One Fine Day on the East Gallatin River" The post S4:E28 One Fine Day on the East Gallatin River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2018-12-1617 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E27 Best Fly Fishing Advice, Part 1The best fly fishing advice often comes with a small dose of humiliation. Or at least with a palm to the forehead, “Duh!” That’s how we felt when a guide recently said to us, “Why are you trying to cast harder into the wind. It won’t improve your distance. Your mechanics need to be the … Continue reading "S4:E27 Best Fly Fishing Advice, Part 1" The post S4:E27 Best Fly Fishing Advice, Part 1 appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2018-12-0925 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E26 Avoiding Fly Fishing BurnoutFly fishing burnout seems like a malady for someone with too much time on his or her hands. But there can be too much of a good thing. Some have taken time away from the sport, others have stopped fly fishing altogether. In this episode, we grapple with the topic and try to frame the … Continue reading "S4:E26 Avoiding Fly Fishing Burnout" The post S4:E26 Avoiding Fly Fishing Burnout appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2018-12-0226 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E25 The Angling Interval: Key to Fish SurvivalCatch and release fly fishing has been around for more than a half century. In recent years, there has been a renewed push for fish survival with the Keep ‘Em Wet movement (#keepemwet), the idea being to make sure the fish stays wet the entire time it’s out of water. In this episode, we interview … Continue reading "S4:E25 The Angling Interval: Key to Fish Survival" The post S4:E25 The Angling Interval: Key to Fish Survival appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2018-11-2524 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E24 Protecting Your Fly RodProtecting your fly rod is as simple as obeying this rule: “Slow down!” We’ve lost rods, stepped on rods, and broke other fly fisher’s rods. In this episode, we step back to offer up some “Don’t be like us” tips – to help you protect your investment. Just a modicum of thought goes a long … Continue reading "S4:E24 Protecting Your Fly Rod" The post S4:E24 Protecting Your Fly Rod appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2018-11-1829 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E23 One Fine Day on Quake LakeQuake Lake was formed in 1959 when an earthquake triggered the collapse of a side of a mountain. The mountain fell into the Madison River, creating a natural dam. This fall, we fished Quake Lake near West Yellowstone, both for the first time. In this episode, we reflect on the experience, describing the emotion of … Continue reading "S4:E23 One Fine Day on Quake Lake" The post S4:E23 One Fine Day on Quake Lake appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2018-11-1126 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E20 How to Learn the Basics of Euro NymphingAt the request of our listeners, we’ve now published an episode on euro nymphing. Our take is a bit different. Instead of interviewing an expert, Steve interviewed someone who is clearly a non-expert – Dave. In the last six months, Dave picked up euro nymphing on his own, watching videos, reading books, and fumbling with … Continue reading "S4:E20 How to Learn the Basics of Euro Nymphing" The post S4:E20 How to Learn the Basics of Euro Nymphing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2018-10-2124 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E19 Catching More and Bigger Fish with StreamersBigger fish on streamers is common promise. Often you hear, “If you want to catch bigger fish, throw on a streamer. Yet fly fishing with streamers is not popular among many fly fishers. In this episode, we interview Dave Kumlien, who has been a fly fishing guide for forty years, owned a successful fly shop … Continue reading "S4:E19 Catching More and Bigger Fish with Streamers" The post S4:E19 Catching More and Bigger Fish with Streamers appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2018-10-1431 min

2 Guys and a RiverS4:E6 Our Favorite Dry Fly Dropper RigsIn this episode on dry fly dropper rigs, Steve and Dave discuss their favorites and how and when they use dry fly dropper rigs. Once you start using a dropper with a dry fly, you'll never go back. The post S4:E6 Our Favorite Dry Fly Dropper Rigs appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2018-07-1529 min

2 Guys and a RiverS3:E50 One Fine Day on Nelson’s Spring CreekNelson’s Spring Creek flows from the hills of Paradise Valley, just south of Livingston, Montana, and into the Yellowstone River. It’s only miles away from DePuy and Armstrong spring creeks, two other amazing fisheries, but Nelson’s is something extra special. In this episode, Dave interviews Steve about one fine day on Nelson’s Spring Creek. Since … Continue reading "S3:E50 One Fine Day on Nelson’s Spring Creek" The post S3:E50 One Fine Day on Nelson’s Spring Creek appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2018-05-2022 min

2 Guys and a RiverS3:E43 One Fine Day between Hebgen and Quake LakesHebgen and Quake Lakes in southwestern Montana bookend a short ribbon of the Madison River that is well known for its big rainbows in late March to mid April. In this episode, we recall one fine day on this stretch of the Madison, our first fly fishing trip together after college. Steve tells the story … Continue reading "S3:E43 One Fine Day between Hebgen and Quake Lakes" The post S3:E43 One Fine Day between Hebgen and Quake Lakes appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2018-04-0125 min

2 Guys and a RiverS3:E40 Extending the Life of Your Fly Fishing GearFly fishing gear can last a long time, if well cared for. Steve just retired a pair of 20-year-old waders. Of course, he isn’t fishing 50 days a year, but just a modicum of care can prolong the end of fly rods, reels, waders, nets, and boots. In this episode, we offer up some simple … Continue reading "S3:E40 Extending the Life of Your Fly Fishing Gear" The post S3:E40 Extending the Life of Your Fly Fishing Gear appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2018-03-1127 min

2 Guys and a RiverS3:E39 One Fine Day in the Collegiate Peaks WildernessHarrison Flats is not listed on the trail head as you walk into the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness in Colorado. The trail ends about a mile below the lake, so finding it is cause for celebration. In this episode, Steve interviews Dave about finding and fishing this pristine high mountain lake that sits above the timberline. … Continue reading "S3:E39 One Fine Day in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness" The post S3:E39 One Fine Day in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2018-03-0427 min

2 Guys and a RiverS3:E33 The Roller Coaster of Learning to Fly FishLearning to fly fish is the worthy pursuit of a lifetime. But the first couple years, depending on how often you fish, can be frustrating. You think it’s about casting, but that’s not even a fraction of what you need to learn to catch fish consistently. In this episode, we interview Steve’s two sons about … Continue reading "S3:E33 The Roller Coaster of Learning to Fly Fish" The post S3:E33 The Roller Coaster of Learning to Fly Fish appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2018-01-2223 min

2 Guys and a RiverS3:E31 Parenting Kids to Love the OutdoorsParenting kids to love the outdoors is easier said than done. It requires intentionality, patience and flexibility. In this first-of-its-kind episode (for us), we invited several of our kids to ask them about our “outstanding” job of helping them develop a love for the outdoors. Joining us for this episode are Steve’s two boys, Ben … Continue reading "S3:E31 Parenting Kids to Love the Outdoors" The post S3:E31 Parenting Kids to Love the Outdoors appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2018-01-0732 min

2 Guys and a RiverS3:E28 Living in Fly Fishing ExileFly fishing exile is when you wished you lived closer to the big rivers. Steve moved from Bozeman, Montana, to the Chicago area more than ten years ago. And Dave moved from Colorado to the Chicago area more than 25 years ago. We’ve grieved the loss of close proximity to blue-ribbon waters. Now, we’re not … Continue reading "S3:E28 Living in Fly Fishing Exile" The post S3:E28 Living in Fly Fishing Exile appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2017-12-1826 min

2 Guys and a RiverS3:E9 Fishing the Colorado High CountryColorado high country makes for an amazing backdrop for a day on the river. We each take at least one trip to Colorado each year to fly fish, and the creeks and lakes we fish typically are in the Colorado high country. Most recently Dave was in Colorado fishing with one of Steve’s brothers, and … Continue reading "S3:E9 Fishing the Colorado High Country" The post S3:E9 Fishing the Colorado High Country appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2017-08-0624 min

2 Guys and a RiverS3:E6 Getting Ready to Fly FishGetting ready to fly fish is slower for some than it is for others. Some of you jump out of the truck, don your waders in an instant, rig up, and are on your way. Others are more methodical (read: slow) as they get ready to fly fish. Steve is slow. Dave is slow but … Continue reading "S3:E6 Getting Ready to Fly Fish" The post S3:E6 Getting Ready to Fly Fish appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2017-07-1725 min

2 Guys and a RiverS3:E1 Fly Fishing, Fathers and a Love for the OutdoorsFathers and a love for the outdoors – a few of us had fathers who opened our eyes to the big world of the outdoors. In this episode, we recall the role our fathers played in giving us a love for fly fishing and hunting. Steve’s father, who has been gone for many years, instilled … Continue reading "S3:E1 Fly Fishing, Fathers and a Love for the Outdoors" The post S3:E1 Fly Fishing, Fathers and a Love for the Outdoors appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2017-06-1129 min

2 Guys and a RiverEpisode 51: Should You Tie Your Own Flies?Tie your own flies? Some might say you can’t be a real fly fisher unless you do. Well, we differ on the matter. Steve ties his own, and Dave doesn’t. In this episode, using a point-counterpoint approach, we discuss the age-old question of whether you should tie your own flies. Listen to Episode 51: Should … Continue reading "Episode 51: Should You Tie Your Own Flies?" The post Episode 51: Should You Tie Your Own Flies? appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2016-05-3022 min

2 Guys and a RiverEpisode 28: Fly Fishing Gadgets GaloreTis the Season. Every fly fisher wants either a gift certificate or two in his or her stocking. Or some crisply wrapped stocking presents from a spouse who knows fly fishing gadgets. In this podcast, we banter a bit about our love of fly fishing gadgets. Steve is much more of a gadget junkie than … Continue reading "Episode 28: Fly Fishing Gadgets Galore" The post Episode 28: Fly Fishing Gadgets Galore appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2015-12-1916 min

2 Guys and a RiverEpisode 25: TU’s Dave Kumlien on Fly Fishing and ConservationConservation and fly fishing are like an old married couple. They’ve been together so long that it’s hard to remember their life before. Yet it’s critical to educate younger generations on the fragile ecosystems of our cold water fisheries. And there are simple, practical things fly fishers can do to step up and join the … Continue reading "Episode 25: TU’s Dave Kumlien on Fly Fishing and Conservation" The post Episode 25: TU’s Dave Kumlien on Fly Fishing and Conservation appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2015-11-2816 min

2 Guys and a RiverEpisode 22: Choosing the Right Fly RodChoosing the right fly rod is important whether you are new to the sport or a veteran. In this podcast episode, Steve and Dave help aspiring fly fishers select their next trout rod. Dave is adamant that new fly fishers should not buy the most expensive rods, unless they have an indiscriminate amount of money. … Continue reading "Episode 22: Choosing the Right Fly Rod" The post Episode 22: Choosing the Right Fly Rod appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2015-11-0919 min

2 Guys and a RiverEpisode 19: Our Favorite Outdoor AuthorsThere’s only one “A River Runs Through It,” the classic fly fishing novella by Norman Maclean. But there’s a host of great outdoor writers who capture the joy and emotion of life in the outdoors. In this episode, Steve and Dave discuss their favorite outdoor authors, including Wallace Stegner, Ivan Doig, and Rick Bass. Be … Continue reading "Episode 19: Our Favorite Outdoor Authors" The post Episode 19: Our Favorite Outdoor Authors appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2015-10-1918 min

2 Guys and a RiverEpisode 18: The Basics of Safe WadingYou haven’t fly fished if you haven’t slipped while waist high in a swift current. Who hasn’t felt the adrenaline surge as the icy water poured over the top of your waders? In this episode Steve and Dave discuss The Basics of Safe Wading, offering several principles for making sure you make it to your … Continue reading "Episode 18: The Basics of Safe Wading" The post Episode 18: The Basics of Safe Wading appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2015-10-1213 min

2 Guys and a RiverEpisode 10: How Fly Fishing Restores Wounded WarriorsWhat truly restores wounded warriors, the folks who have sacrificed so much for our country? In this episode, we interview Dave Kumlien, who is the Western Coordinator for the Veterans Service Partnership and Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator at Trout Unlimited. Dave’s work with Warriors and Quiet Waters in Bozeman, MT, helps restore our country’s wounded … Continue reading "Episode 10: How Fly Fishing Restores Wounded Warriors" The post Episode 10: How Fly Fishing Restores Wounded Warriors appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2015-08-1719 min

2 Guys and a RiverEpisode 8: Crazy Stuff Happens While Fly FishingCrazy happens. If you fly fish long enough, something wild, silly, stupid, or out of the blue will happen. Just does. In this episode, Steve and Dave recount the silly to the serious, the sometimes fun to the sometimes scary moments of fly fishing in the great outdoors. Listen to Episode 8: Crazy Stuff Happens … Continue reading "Episode 8: Crazy Stuff Happens While Fly Fishing" The post Episode 8: Crazy Stuff Happens While Fly Fishing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2015-08-0229 min

2 Guys and a RiverEpisode 7: Fly Fishing the Greater Yellowstone EcosystemThere are a million great places to fly fish. But the center of the fly fishing universe has to be the greater Yellowstone ecosystem. With the Yellowstone, the Madison, the Gallatin – and hundreds of smaller streams – the area is a fly-fishing paradise. In this podcast, Steve and Dave provide aspiring fly fishers an … Continue reading "Episode 7: Fly Fishing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem" The post Episode 7: Fly Fishing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem appeared first on 2 Guys and A River. 2015-07-2539 min