The idea behind Colter Backcountry was born after brothers Patrick and Daniel Bauman discovered a need for more backcountry-friendly fly-fishing gear while trekking the 3,000-mile Continental Divide ...

Fly-fishing is as much about preparation as it is patience. The right gear doesn’t just make your time on the water more enjoyable. It also gives you an edge when it counts. From waders that keep you ...

The fish splashed uncontrollably in the shallow water. Anglers stood on the bank and watched. They won’t count it as a catch until the trout is in the net — the tell tale sign of triumph. Meanwhile, ...

You will begin to depend more on yourself and less on gadgets and gear. More on "a feeling" and less on what the textbooks say. When you hook into a fish—especially a big one—chaos comes fast. The ...

There is a persistent myth in fly fishing circles that the sport belongs to trout, and the anglers who pursue them in cold, clear rivers of the Rockies. Gentlemen and ski bums share the water while ...