Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, Fall is here, and I’m stoked. This is one of my favorite times to fish. Streamers turn on, brown trout get aggressive before the spawn, and trout bulk up before winter. And of course, there’s steelhead. I just got back from one of my first big fall steelhead trips, and it was incredible. That trip will be the start of a new series I’m...

Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, Fall is here. Rivers are changing, trout are adapting, and it’s time for your seasonal reset. To help you fish with confidence, I created a free 12-page Fall Fly Fishing Guide. Download Guide & Enter Giveaway Here’s the fun part... When you download the guide, you’ll automatically be entered to win an awesome Umpqua fly box and a...

Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, This is not a political newsletter, and I am not going to start talking about politics. But I feel compelled to say something about last week. To be honest, I am afraid I may upset someone, especially close friends who read this, but I cannot ignore what happened. I have to say something. Just last week, a video of Iryna Zarutska, a young...

Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, How’s the fishing been lately? I’ve been hearing great reports from a few friends this week. I’m excited to hit the water again on Friday, and I’ve got some epic steelheading adventures coming up in the next few weeks. I’m stoked. Alright, let’s dive into this week’s issue! Did you like this week's issue? It was great! It was ok. It could...

Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, Do you feel that shift in the air? Here in Boise, things are starting to cool off a little. Kids are back in school. And I can feel fall right around the corner. That has me pumped. If I had to pick a favorite season to fish, it’s probably fall. It has the right mix of everything I love: cooler weather, good river flows, steelheading...

Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, We had quite a bit of rain this week. Well, a lot for Boise. After a hot and dry stretch, the storm even triggered flash flood warnings around the Treasure Valley. I was planning to hit the water today, but the river flows are still running higher than normal. They might settle down by the weekend, but I think I’ll stay home and catch up on...

Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, I was out of town this weekend for my stepdad Dale’s celebration of life. While it was a sad reason to gather, it turned into a meaningful time with friends and family. What stood out most was how many people he connected with through fishing. It was one of his true passions, and it came up again and again in the stories people shared....

Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, Wow, it’s hot here in Boise this week. How’s the weather for you? How’s the fishing been lately? I had to skip my usual Friday fishing adventure last week, and I’m traveling this week too. There’s a chance I might get a little fishing in this weekend, but I might be too busy. We’ll see. Anyway, let’s get into this week’s latest issue. Did...

Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, Dang. My kids are going back to school in a couple of weeks! Can’t believe summer is almost over. I hope you’ve had a great time fishing this summer. I’ve had an absolute blast. Alright, let’s jump into this week’s Fishy Fridays! Did you like this week's issue? It was great! It was ok. It could be improved. 🎯 One Tip to Build Your...

Fishy Fridays by Confident Angler: One fly fishing tip, one fly to try, and one inspirational post to get you fired up to fish this weekend. 🎣 Hey Reader, How’s summer fishing been treating you? Hit reply to this email. I’d genuinely love to hear how things are going for you! 🎣 Ok, let’s dive into this week’s Fishy Friday! Did you like this week's issue? It was great! It was ok. It could be improved. 🎯 One Tip to Build Your Confidence Friendly Reminder: It Might Be Too Warm For Trout We’re...