I’ve heard it countless times while fishing in Austria and other parts of Europe: “Rainbows are just stocked fish. Give me a grayling any day.” It always makes me pause. As an American who grew up catching beautiful, hard-fighting rainbow trout, I find the strong preference for Grayling fascinating — especially since rainbows often fight … Continue reading Rainbows versus Grayling
There’s a quiet shift happening on Austria’s rivers — one that most of us who spend our days chasing grayling and brown trout should be paying attention to. The Austrian Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Climate and Environmental Protection (BMLUK) has published an interactive map highlighting free-flowing river stretches across the country. You can explore it … Continue reading Free-Flowing Rivers: What Austria’s New Map Means for Fly Fishing
In the shadow of the Rockies, where the Front Range rises sharply from Denver’s sprawling urban greasy edge: overhyped and social media influencer-thick waters whisper promises to those willing to listen (if you can actually hear the whispers over all the insta bros, youtubers, and drones). You don’t need a long road trip to experience … Continue reading Fly Fishing Near Denver: 5 Packed & Crowded Front Range Gems
