Freestone rivers like the Eagle River mirror the frigid conditions filling the valley. Wherever the cold shuts sections down, angling slows to a sluggish pace. Slush forms and fills the river.

Once Pat Dorsey gets going with this book thing, there’s no stopping himmuch to the delight, and benefit, of Western fly-fishermen. Dorsey, arguably the leading trout guide in the region, waited until ...

For many anglers, myself included, trout fishing is synonymous with small freestone streams. Dry flies, undiscerning fish, mountain air, complete solitude – sign me up. Unfortunately, these streams ...

Fly fishing is a year-round pursuit. Even during the coldest months of the year you can find actively feeding fish, and you don’t have to race to the water hours before sunrise for the best action.