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Middle Provo River Wade Fishing: Access, Parking, and Hatches Mile by Mile
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Middle Provo River Wade Fishing: Access, Parking, and Hatches Mile by Mile

Middle Provo River wade fishing rewards anglers who know which access point fits the day. Here's the mile-by-mile breakdown of all seven public access points, parking, and the hatches that turn fish on at each one — Jordanelle Dam down to Deer Creek.

June 2, 2026 11 min read
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Fly Fishing Utah for Beginners: 5 Forgiving Rivers
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Fly Fishing Utah for Beginners: 5 Forgiving Rivers

Fly fishing Utah for beginners doesn't mean starting on technical 6X tippet water. Five Utah rivers, ranked from most forgiving to most rewarding, where new anglers actually hook fish, plus where to park, when to go, and one fly each.

June 1, 2026 13 min read
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Weber River Brown Trout: Where to Find Trophy Browns Below Rockport
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Weber River Brown Trout: Where to Find Trophy Browns Below Rockport

The tailwater below Rockport Reservoir grows some of the heaviest Weber River brown trout in northern Utah. Here's where to walk in, what flows to fish, and the seams big browns actually hold in between Wanship and Coalville.

May 29, 2026 10 min read
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Logan River Bear River Cutthroat: A Walk-and-Wade Guide to Logan Canyon
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Logan River Bear River Cutthroat: A Walk-and-Wade Guide to Logan Canyon

Logan River Bear River cutthroat live in pocket water you can reach from a Highway 89 pullout. Where to park, what to tie on, and which sections actually fish — Card Canyon up to Red Banks.

May 20, 2026 10 min read
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Summer Trout Fishing: How to Find Fish When the Water Warms Up
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Summer Trout Fishing: How to Find Fish When the Water Warms Up

Summer heat doesn't have to end your trout season. Here's how to read the water, find cold-water refuges, time your trips right, and land more fish — without killing them — when temperatures climb.

May 18, 2026 10 min read
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Is a Tenkara Rod Worth It for American Trout Streams in 2026? Mizuchi vs Hellbender vs Tenryu
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Is a Tenkara Rod Worth It for American Trout Streams in 2026? Mizuchi vs Hellbender vs Tenryu

Is a tenkara rod worth it for American trout streams in 2026? An honest verdict on three sub-$200 (and one premium) rods, plus a real answer on whether tenkara should replace your 5wt for backcountry creeks.

May 15, 2026 10 min read
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Salmonfly Hatch 2026: A Region-by-Region Timing Guide for the West
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Salmonfly Hatch 2026: A Region-by-Region Timing Guide for the West

The 2026 salmonfly hatch is the West's biggest dry fly event. Here's the river-by-river timing cheat sheet for the Madison, Big Hole, Henry's Fork, Deschutes, and Upper Colorado, plus how to actually fish the bank-bashing pattern when you get there.

May 15, 2026 11 min read
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Strawberry River Utah Fly Fishing: The Tailwater Most Anglers Skip
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Strawberry River Utah Fly Fishing: The Tailwater Most Anglers Skip

Strawberry River Utah fly fishing gets overshadowed by the Green and the Provo, and that's exactly why it fishes the way it does. A Blue Ribbon tailwater below Soldier Creek Dam, a canyon section through the Pinnacles, and brown trout that have never seen as many drifts as their downstream cousins.

May 14, 2026 9 min read
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Best Fly Fishing Sling Pack for Wade Fishing (2026)
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Best Fly Fishing Sling Pack for Wade Fishing (2026)

The best fly fishing sling pack keeps your gear dry and accessible when you're waist-deep in current. We tested the top sling packs for wade fishing and picked the three that actually deliver.

April 28, 2026 9 min read
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