The idea behind Colter Backcountry was born after brothers Patrick and Daniel Bauman discovered a need for more ...

The idea behind Colter Backcountry was born after brothers Patrick and Daniel Bauman discovered a need for more ...

In this scenic installment of his Alaska-bound road trip, Mav swaps the highway for the riverbanks of western Montana. After a restorative diner breakfast of corn beef hash in Missoula, he stops by ...

Getting into fly fishing? Here’s a breakdown of my beginner gear setup, including the essentials that make learning easier and more enjoyable. Simple, practical, and perfect for anyone just starting ...

If there’s a better way to enjoy fly fishing at its most wondrous than on a small stream, I’ve yet to experience it. There’s something about a thin blue line hidden deep in the woods that invites you ...

The first time I wandered into a fly shop on my own, I had no idea where to begin. I had been fly fishing before, but always on a boat and with the help of a partner or friends. Being alone—and ...

Soon after opening his fly shop in Colorado in 1983, John Flick started stocking Simms Fishing Products. The brand was only a few years old, but its chest waders were already synonymous with quality.

Add Outdoor Life (opens in a new tab) Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. A family of Maine ...

My favorite spots to fly fish offer more than just abundant trout or salmon; I love being surrounded by the majesty of a place, be it the grandeur of the Rockies or the quiet beauty of a Midwestern ...

From a distance, I watched as a bright yellow maple leaf gently disengaged itself from the branch it had been attached to since April because of the aging process and a swift northerly breeze. The ...

GYPSUM, Colo. — I fished for seven hours on the upper Colorado River last week, and I landed an epic haul. I caught my shirtsleeve. I caught my index finger. I caught a stick. I caught the boat — ...

Lake Erie’s migratory trout soon will draw anglers from near and far as steelhead trout seek out the rivers where they were stocked so they can spawn. Once the river waters cool down, the fish swim up ...