Trout Magazine

  • Book review: ‘A Fly Rod of Your Own’

    A decade or so ago, I was pretty sure I'd outgrown John Gierach books. Don't mistake that to mean that I didn't appreciate his essays—I always have. Certain authors over time have left behind indelible footprints on my reading soul, and Gierach was, and is, certainly one of them. It's just that a guy can…

  • Gear Test: Smartwool PhD Light Crew Socks

    The Smartwool PhD Light Crew Socks are a class act. Though socks might not appear to be an important part of one’s wardrobe, these socks provide style, comfort and practicality all in one. The seamless toe and sleek fit are styled to a fit without adding bulk in the heel or toe area. They have…

  • High water fishing tips?

    A fly fisher in Stanley, Idaho, casts to the edges of the Salmon River during high water over the weekend. I spent the weekend driving along a couple of Idaho's more fabled trout waters—first, the Salmon near the "top of Idaho" in Stanely, and then the Big Wood as it roars through Ketchum near Sun…