Alaska Day 3: The Monster in the River
“Guys, I think we are going to have to show some respect to these steelhead,” Eric said as we came
Author: erikmoncada
Alaska Day 2 A Lucky Steelhead
“James. James. Come in, James.” I said into the walkie talkie after hearing a bit of gargle-y static just seconds
Alaska Day 1, The Tug is the Drug
“Well, don’t you look chipper.” Fellow steelhead angler, Case Hegg-James, said to me as I regrouped with the team of
My First Buzz
“Oh, yeah…oh…look at that. Mmmmm that looks good.” said Travis Swartz in a seductive tone, as we approached one of
300 CFS
Having the South Fork of the Boise River open the year at 300 CFS is a real treat, and one
Fishing Blue Heart Spring
“We’re going in John’s boat today!” My oldest son, Mason, screamed, as our family friend, John McKay, parked in front
A WELL MANNERED DAY
“Hey, kids!” I yelled out to Mason and Cruz, who were playing with their favorite monster trucks on the floor,
BRYAN’S LUCKY DAY
Bryan and I were all smiles as we caught our first glimpse of Rocky Ford Creek. Expectations should never be
A THREE HOUR DRIVE
“I’m worried…” Bryan said, as he backed up his van to get going. “About what?” I asked. “That we won’t
PROSPECTING FOR GRAYLING DAY 2
I woke up to Bryan and Mike having a conversation about getting out of bed quickly after waking up in