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Eagle River: Caddis Love

Woke up bright and early this morning, grabbed some caffine, and plopped the boat in the water. Jason met me at the ramp and we shoved off just before the Caddis Hatch. 100 yards from the ramp Jason had one take his day and missed it. Then again….then again. “Dammit Newellsy I am sticking you […]

Getting Guided


This Is Fly: Number 10

The online fly fishing mag has come out with a new issue featuring all sorts of cool stories and goods. Check it out.

The Night Charlie Tended The Weir

This is a poem by Gordon Bok that I read in college and thought of it when my mother sent me this picture of her Uncle Bob. I like to think that Charlie might look like this. Listen to this good ole’ Down East Poem.

Eagle River: Guides Fun Float

The water in the Vail Valley has finally started to come down and has gotten clear in the process. A couple days ago eight of us took three boats and floated the lower section of the Eagle River to get an idea of what the fish were eating. Jason and I mostly nymphed and had […]