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As summer fades into autumn, most anglers and boaters stow away their gear and reflect on productive spring and summer trips.  But it doesn’t have to be this way.  As summer winds down, so do the crowds.  Even the most popular rivers have a small fraction of their summer traffic after schools get back in session.  Seasonal weather changes bring cooler nights and increased...

Plying the water from shore is a great way to fish. Planting oneself in the same spot and getting to watch the river's activity unfold throughout the course of a morning can be as peaceful a thing as anybody can hope to experience in nature. Riffles and eddies can be observed and dissected with surgical precision. A lunker trout that slurps infrequently can be...

After a long winter spent nursing a severe case of cabin fever, spring temperatures have finally come to the rescue.  The initial thaws and early spring rains have come and gone, leaving behind them more agreeable flows.  Despite the still-cool water temperatures, hatches are now coming off with regularity.  With all of these seasonal cues in place, we anglers are invariably drawn toward the...

Rocky Mountains Rafts has an assortment of rafts designed to meet the needs of different anglers on varying types of water. Choosing which raft is right for you comes down to your type of fishing and which type of water you most often run. A raft that is properly matched to your conditions and fishing style will make time spent on the water much more enjoyable....

Spring is the time when rivers come alive. Further north, rivers that have been locked in ice get to breathe again. Snowmelt swells the channels, currents move faster, and familiar runs can transform overnight. For boaters, anglers, and whitewater enthusiasts, spring runoff season is the most exciting time of the year, but it also requires preparation. Before launching into cold, pushy water, it’s worth...