Paid-members only cutthroat How Did Cutthroat Trout Cross the Continental Divide? Most cutthroat trout are found west of the Continental Divide, so how did they find their way to the east side of the divide? Science behind fly fishing
fly tying 3 Under Appreciated Fly Tying Materials for Trout Fly Tying: I want to highlight some under-appreciated materials that look incredible
Paid-members only natural history Featured The Story of the Cutthroat Trout Subspecies This is the story of how Cutthroat trout spread across western North America and transformed into their distinct variations
due west insiders Featured 2023 Preview: Introducing Due West Insiders We're introducing a new subscription to the site for anyone looking for a little bit extra
exploring End of the Year Round Up: Best of 2022 We revisit the best of the best from 2022 slate of fly fishing articles.
Members only secret season Featured Winter Nymphing: The Dropshot Rig Fly fishing for winter trout is all about low and slow. Implement the dropshot rig to nymph more effectively with midges and bwos during the secret season. These tactics work great whether euro-nymphing or indicator nymphing.
rigging Field Testing the Right Angle Leader We tested out the effectiveness of the right angle leader when fly fishing for rainbow trout and brown trout…we weren’t disappointed
cutthroat The Cult of the Rainbow We simply don't need more rainbow trout, and rest assured, they aren't going anywhere. So don't be swayed by the cult of rainbow trout.
psychology Rx Nature We all could use some Rx-nature. In fact, doctors are starting to prescribe nature as treatment.
tailwater Story From The Road: Bling Pigs What is it about youth that pushes you to do stupid things? You combine that with trout madness and you've got a recipe for delinquency.
conservation concept Conservation Concept: Tragedy of the Commons For every angler, tragedy of the commons is a core concept you should know about
technical trout Catch More Trout with These Articles Fly fishing: Let's discuss everything from approaching the water, to rigging, flies, and dealing with picky trout.
steelhead The Weird Biology of Half-Pounder Steelhead Fly fishing: Let's take a look at the weird biology of half-pounder Steelhead
terrestrials Silver Linings Fly Box: Grasshoppers and Drought Fly fishing: There is one interesting byproduct of the drought that could serve to favor trout anglers when fishing hoppers
cutthroat Native Trout South of the Border? Native species of trout can be found in North America as far south as the tip of Baja California. Are these the rarest trout?
conservation concept Conservation Concept: Shifting Baseline Syndrome Grandpa might have been right after all: The fishing just ain't what it used to be...
climate change Western Trout Rivers: An Angler's Prospectus Fly fishing: Out west, with years of lingering drought, and now reports of declining trout populations in the holy-waters of Montana...
fly tying Weird Flies That Work: Polar Shrimp Fly fishing: An unexpected pattern to be treasured by a Rocky Mountain trout angler
euronymphing Story From The Road: The Euro Litmus Test Fly fishing: Euro nymphing vs. indicator nymphing go head to head
bass The Warmwater-Saltwater Connection Local warmwater fisheries can fortify the angling skills necessary for saltwater fly fishing
grass carp Story From The Road: Mudwrestling Our fly fishing story of landing an unlikely fish, and navigating the 9-5 grind
Members only barometric pressure Myth-Busting: The Barometric Pressure Debate Lets look at the Barometric Pressure debate, one of the most enigmatic topics in fly fishing.
