Now that we have gotten some rain, Tonto National Forest has reopened. This is still a dangerous time of the year for… Read more
Payson resident Jim Strogen received the 2020 Outstanding Citizen Wildlife Contributor of the Year Award from the Wes… Read more
When I talk about hooks and hook size with new fly fishers, I show them a large hook my uncle used for sharks. It imp… Read more
With Tonto National Forest closed, and access to streams below the Mogollon Rim off limits, I have been spending a lo… Read more
Fly fishers use the phrase “match the hatch” to describe our efforts to select a fly that is the same color, shape, a… Read more
With the current closure of the Tonto National Forest, the streams under the Rim are closed to entry on the public fo… Read more
Some view my love for fish and fishing as excessive. To other fly fishers, it is normal. It is a recessive trait in m… Read more
Somebody said fishing was fun and a great way to enjoy the outdoors, so you took their advice. Read more
Where are the fish biting, and what kind of bait should I be using? Read more
Jeremy and Kristy Ulmer recently celebrated 10 years in business. Read more
As we look for ways to get outside with our families, fishing is often one of the first activities that comes to mind… Read more
Payson professional angler Clifford Pirch is thrilled to be back on the Bassmaster Elite Series after it was postpone… Read more
With the reintroduction of the Gila trout to the East Verde River, recreational anglers who visit the area can catch … Read more
Let’s Talk Fishin’ held its season championship tournament on Roosevelt Lake on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. Read more
The last three months have brought a drastic change to Arizona and the country with the COVID-19 virus impact on soci… Read more
Give me log jams, exposed roots, sweeping vines, and overhanging branches on a creek, and I am a happy guy. Tangled b… Read more
The Memorial Day holiday weekend ushers in summer as thousands of visitors spend time in the Rim County camping, fish… Read more
I love fishing with my grandkids any chance that I can. With social distancing restrictions, it has been a long time … Read more
Get ready, Memorial Day is this weekend. Read more
You have a special opportunity to catch native trout this summer in Rim Country. The Arizona Game and Fish Department… Read more
Springtime in the Arizona high country is when winter is losing its grip, the snow banks are disappearing, and trout … Read more
Decades ago as a teenager, I was on one of my first Arizona rifle deer hunts under the Naegelin Rim where I was glass… Read more
In a normal year, my Julia Randall Elementary and Rim Country Middle School fly-fishing students would have been in t… Read more
As a kid, I enjoyed playing in the gutters along the street when it rained. I would make dams, place rocks in the cur… Read more
April begins the summer trout stocking schedule for most of the high country streams and lakes of Arizona. Read more
A native fish species is being returned to Rim Country streams. Read more
Health advisories on permissible activities outside the home are being updated daily. At this point, we can still get… Read more
I will have to admit that I am not a very handy or craft-oriented person. That might put me at a disadvantage during … Read more
Construction of Payson’s Green Valley Lake system of three bodies of water began in 1993 and finished in 1996. Read more
Payson pro angler Clifford Pirch was eager to get back into competition after he failed to qualify for the final day … Read more
These are challenging times with our widespread health concerns. I know some people that are already starting to go a… Read more
I enjoy fishing and when the weather is perfect it is even more relaxing. Read more
Clifford Pirch got off to a slow start and wasn’t able to make up for it enough on the second day to earn a spot on t… Read more
Before the streams get crowded with visitors, March is an ideal time to try for wild or holdover trout. Read more
It is early March and the hunting seasons are over. The rifles, shotguns, and bows have been put away for another sea… Read more
It is early March and the hunting seasons are over. The rifles, shotguns, and bows have been put away for another sea… Read more
It may sound a little odd, but trout love willows! They provide the shade that helps cool the water and offer great c… Read more
The late winter in Arizona has traditionally been the time to hunt javelina (pigs) in the desert and foothill regions… Read more
In my last article, I shared my excitement for the new stream improvements on the East Verde River at Second and Thir… Read more
Arizona is noted for sunshine and warm temperatures, which is a magnet for winter visitors as well as folks moving fr… Read more
I am always excited to see stream improvement devices when I fish. My success seems to increase greatly near them bec… Read more
The application process for antelope and elk permits for 2020 fall season is upon us. Read more
The whitetail deer is the most popular big game species hunted throughout the country. Read more
a recent surgery, I was unable to fish for six weeks. That was by far the longest that I had gone without fishing sin… Read more
I am not much for making New Year’s resolutions, but I still set goals for places I want to fish when spring rolls in… Read more
This is the fourth in a series about my fishing mentor, Uncle Bud, and how lessons I learned from him as a child cont… Read more
Another big fish record came to my attention that will probably stand for quite some time. Read more
Harry Shill has hunted most of his life. Read more
This is the third in a series about my fishing mentor, Uncle Bud, and how lessons I learned from him as a child conti… Read more
In my last article, I noted that when I was a kid common carp was considered a trash fish since they have a tendency … Read more
