Recent content by Longs for Cutts

Thanks for the responses. Should I be looking at a 6wt or an 8wt rod? I've been trying to find an excuse for a new "salty 6" for throwing streamers here in Montana. I have salt-friendly reels already. Shooting head preferred? Pattern suggestions are welcome. I can tie them, I just don't know...

Heading to Seaside, OR for a wedding on May 10. Any saltwater opportunities within roughly a half-hour? I will probably be able to get away for a couple mornings. Surf perch? Jetties? Advice? I never fished salt even when I lived in Bellingham, WA. I should have appropriate tackle and can tie...

That's the same price as it has been since 2021. The last price increase before that was 2012. Park Service budgets are down about 25% overall since 2018 despite increased visitation. Yell at Congress for not appropriating enough money for America's Best Idea if you want lower gate and fishing...

I've known about this since November since I have an inside source, but I couldn't talk about it. The Madison only being open from the state line down is a surprise and a bummer. The fishing would be much better (at least in April-May) up close to the confluence. I'm going to have to alter the...