Arizona
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Pointing Dogs and Mearns’ Quail
What a difference a year makes. Our Mearns’ quail population seems to be doing much better than last year. I had been…
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Gear Review: First Look Redington Vapen Fly Rod
We live in an age of improvement. Seems everything just keeps getting better. In fly fishing i’ve often wondered why we build…
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Spring has Sprung
The Pike fishing is already wide open. We’ve been catching fish on topwater flies and big streamers. Visual, vicious takes. Too much…
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Getting Their Feet Wet, Arizona Youth Javelina
“I need to bring my boys down to shoot some pigs and get out of this place in the winter.” That was…
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When hard work is rewarded, Mearns’ Quail
“Here they come!!” From across the small canyon I both saw and heard them. Gene’s dog Scooter had locked up seconds earlier…
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Cold Feet are a Sure Cure for Cabin Fever by DJ Zor
Fishing is slow right now. I’ve struck out my last three days spent on the water. Though I’ve only headed north where…
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Gear Review: RIO Fly Lines Outbound Short and Grand
For those that know me it’s really no secret. I’m sold on RIO fly lines. I love them. I’ve used pretty much…
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Apache Bass
First some history. The Salt river runs west from the tops of the White mountains down steep and formidable canyons before emptying…
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Cold Fall Fishing in Arizona
Met back up with Alan for a quick day trip. We headed to a high lake in search of fall spawning Browns….
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Gamble’s Quail and the First Storm of Winter
It’s finally cooling off in Arizona. This weekend was especially cool. Lows right around freezing where we hunted. A welcome change for…