2 Guys And A River

Pickle Ball is not in our future. We continue to fly fish for a variety of reasons, including the sheer delight of spending a few hours on the river trying to convince trout that what we’re presenting is real. This is our first episode in a while, and we’re excited to back in the publishing … Continue reading "Episode 261: Why We Continue to Fly Fish" The post Episode 261: Why We Continue to Fly Fish appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

The Yellowstone Flood of 2022 is not yet over, and already it is the most catastrophic flooding event of the Yellowstone River in recorded history. Major flooding on the Yellowstone River and its tributaries wiped out stretches of highway in Yellowstone National Park and in Paradise Valley to the north. Three inches of rain which … Continue reading "Episode 260: Dave Kumlien on the Yellowstone Flooding and Its Effect on Fishing" The post Episode 260: Dave Kumlien on the Yellowstone Flooding and Its Effect on Fishing appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing with lighter rods makes sense only if the conditions are right. In recent years, each of us has purchased a lighter rod for smaller creeks. In this episode, we relay pluses and minuses of Fly Fishing with Lighter Rods LISTEN NOW TO “FLY FISHING WITH LIGHTER RODS” Great Stuff from Our Listeners Is … Continue reading "Episode 259: Fly Fishing with Lighter Rods" The post Episode 259: Fly Fishing with Lighter Rods appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Our fall fly fishing trip to Montana was one of the best on record. The previous year was a bust. In fact, we wondered if we should even return to Montana in the fall, whether our honey holes and favorite rivers were only memories. In Lessons from Our Fall Fly Fishing Trip to Montana, we … Continue reading "Episode 258: Lessons from Our Fall Fly Fishing Trip to Montana" The post Episode 258: Lessons from Our Fall Fly Fishing Trip to Montana appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

John Maclean’s Home Waters is a memoir of his father, Norman Maclean, the author of “A River Runs Through It.” In this memoir, John reflects on his growing up as the grandson and son of two characters in the novella and movie. In Home Waters, we discuss what resonated with us about John’s unique perspective … Continue reading "Episode 257: Reflections on John Maclean’s Home Waters" The post Episode 257: Reflections on John Maclean’s Home Waters appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

The East Gallatin River flows in a northwesterly direction through the Gallatin valley in Montana, north of Bozeman. From the perspective of a drone a couple thousand feet up, the river, which is more like a large creek, might look like ribbon candy. It winds in large S curves on the Montana flatland, with almost … Continue reading "Episode 256: One Fine Day on the East Gallatin River" The post Episode 256: One Fine Day on the East Gallatin River appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

It’s September, and often during this month we find a way for our annual Montana fly fishing trip. It was fitting that in a year like 2020, there were some strange moments. In this episode, we discuss a series of “rapid fire” topics from our Montana fly fishing trip in a not-so-rapid-fire manner. One odd … Continue reading "255: Reflections on a Montana Fly Fishing Trip" The post 255: Reflections on a Montana Fly Fishing Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fishing the transition of the season starts with a different set of expectations. The prolific summer hatches are mostly over. And the fall runners have yet to make their way up the river. In this episode, we discuss how to think about fishing the seasonal transition, which is September. And ways to make your days … Continue reading "254: Fishing the Transition of the Season" The post 254: Fishing the Transition of the Season appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Hopefully, your next fly fishing trip is sooner rather than later. It has been a year of kicking the proverbial can of what we love to do down the road. The pandemic has delayed or postponed indefinitely a lot of plans. This next week, however, we plan to hit our favorite rivers in Montana. In … Continue reading "253: Not-So-Obvious Questions for Your Next Fly Fishing Trip" The post 253: Not-So-Obvious Questions for Your Next Fly Fishing Trip appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

The fly fishing etiquette mindset is a way of thinking that should permeate the actions of every fly fisher. In this episode, we read a thread from Trout Unlimited’s online forum about a fly fisher who was, in our opinion, quasi-bullied out of fishing on the Madison by four fishers. With the influx of new … Continue reading "252: The Fly Fishing Etiquette Mindset" The post 252: The Fly Fishing Etiquette Mindset appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing success is not just about your amazing chops: precision casting, reading the river, and overall fly fishing genius. There are factors out of your control that affect whether you catch fish. In this episode, we identify seven factors that may affect your day on the river. One factor is barometric pressure. Another is … Continue reading "251: Key Factors in Your Fly Fishing Success" The post 251: Key Factors in Your Fly Fishing Success appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fishing the film begins with a different mindset. We often think first about fishing on top of the surface or at the bottom of the river. In this episode, we discuss the “film” mindset” and offer four strategies for greater fly fishing success. One strategy is simply to let your soggy dry fly drift submerged … Continue reading "250: Strategies for Fishing the Film" The post 250: Strategies for Fishing the Film appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fish pics are ubiquitous. Instagram has every angle of fish pic you can imagine. But there’s more to shoot when you’re on the river than just pictures of your big brown trout. In this episode, we offer up twelve tips to photograph your entire fly fishing experience. We begin the episode with what is perhaps … Continue reading "249: Photographing Your Entire Fly Fishing Experience" The post 249: Photographing Your Entire Fly Fishing Experience appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

If you’ve never felt the violent strike of a brown trout on a streamer, you haven’t really lived. In this guide to fly fishing with streamers, we interview Dave Kumlien, Montana outfitter and former fly shop owner, on a wide ranging topics related to fishing streamers. This truly is the complete guide to fly fishing … Continue reading "248: The Complete Guide to Fly Fishing with Streamers – with Dave Kumlien" The post 248: The Complete Guide to Fly Fishing with Streamers – with Dave Kumlien appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Salmo trutta tend to dominate wherever they live. Also known as brown trout, salmo trutta often push out brook trout – or at least push them upstream. Brown trout thrive in warmer waters. In this episode we regale each other with stories of catching large brown trout (our love relationship) and also discuss the downsides … Continue reading "247: Our Love-Hate Relationship with Salmo Trutta" The post 247: Our Love-Hate Relationship with Salmo Trutta appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

“Duh! How did I not know this after all these years?” There are so many aspects of fly fishing that simply escaped us during the first few years of fly fishing. Frankly, we’re still learning new hacks or tips that seem obvious in retrospect. In this episode we offer up the first seven hacks or … Continue reading "246: 7 Under Explained Aspects of Fly Fishing, Part 1" The post 246: 7 Under Explained Aspects of Fly Fishing, Part 1 appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Fly fishing comfort in summer simply requires a few basic items of clothing. Certainly dry-fit clothing is at the top of the list. So is a water-resistant cap or hat. In this episode, we offer up our short list of basic summer wear. And we also reveal our deep disappointment that we may never be … Continue reading "245: Summer Wearables for Fly Fishing Comfort" The post 245: Summer Wearables for Fly Fishing Comfort appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Small creeks in Montana are plentiful and full of trout. While the big rivers get all the press, it’s the smaller freestone creeks where some of the best fishing is. We love to fly fish the small creeks of Montana. In this episode, we recount how we first fell in love with small creek fly … Continue reading "244: Fly Fishing the Small Creeks of Montana" The post 244: Fly Fishing the Small Creeks of Montana appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Midsummer fly fishing tips include taking a siesta in the middle of the day and trying your hand at catching trout with a size #22 Trico imitation. In this episode, we discuss a few of the changes that come when fishing in the dog days of summer. Be sure to add your midsummer fly fishing … Continue reading "243: 7 Midsummer Fly Fishing Tips" The post 243: 7 Midsummer Fly Fishing Tips appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.

Parents, both mothers and fathers, play an inordinate role in the belief systems and destiny of their children. This weekend is Father’s Day Weekend, and so we wanted to share the lessons from our fathers while hunting and fishing in the great outdoors. In this episode, we select three lessons each (six total) that our … Continue reading "242: Outdoors Lessons from Our Fathers" The post 242: Outdoors Lessons from Our Fathers appeared first on 2 Guys and A River.