Doc Young: Serious People Die Early and That Sucks

Doc Young: Serious People Die Early and That Sucks

Doc Young “Hi, I’m Doc,” the man with the flowing white hair billowing out underneath his ball cap said. “You wanna go fishing with me? I can take you down river to some private water.” “Oh, heck yeah!” I exclaimed. “Grab your stuff, hop in my car and let’s go!” he...
Teaching This Old Dog New Fly-Fishing Tricks

Teaching This Old Dog New Fly-Fishing Tricks

 A day on the Big Thompson with Kent Anderson   I have found that a good fly-fishing guide is worth every penny you spend on them. In 40+ years of fly-fishing, I have hired guides as I traveled to different places and new waters. Often, I had limited time to fish an...
Badger Flats or Bust:  Part 1

Badger Flats or Bust: Part 1

The mountains are calling, and I must go. – John Muir I’m heading out on a week-long fly-fishing trip in the mountains of Colorado in this fine camper. It was originally a utility trailer we borrowed, then flipped and, as my dad always taught me, “You break it;...