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Hunting & Fishing

Prepare now for upcoming 2023 pronghorn, elk draw
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Prepare now for upcoming 2023 pronghorn, elk draw

  • Jan 10, 2023
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PHOENIX — For hunters planning to apply for hunt permit-tags issued through the upcoming 2023 pronghorn and elk draw,… Read morePrepare now for upcoming 2023 pronghorn, elk draw

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Too cold to fish? Renew license, take a class
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Too cold to fish? Renew license, take a class

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Dec 26, 2022
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For many, fishing is not high on their list of things to do during the winter. For me, it remains one of my favorite … Read moreToo cold to fish? Renew license, take a class

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The perfect gifts to get a fly fisher for Christmas
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The perfect gifts to get a fly fisher for Christmas

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Dec 7, 2022
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When people learn I love to fly fish, I often hear that they or their spouse would like to learn how to fly fish some… Read moreThe perfect gifts to get a fly fisher for Christmas

Whaleys team up to win LTF opener
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Whaleys team up to win LTF opener

  • by Keith Morris, Roundup sports editor
  • Nov 4, 2022
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John and Alex Whaley won the season-opening Let’s Talk Fishin’ tournament on Sept. 10. They weighed in two hours earl… Read moreWhaleys team up to win LTF opener

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Hunting tigers and rainbows at Woods and Willow Springs lakes
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Hunting tigers and rainbows at Woods and Willow Springs lakes

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Oct 23, 2022
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We are fortunate to have some beautiful water to fish in Rim Country. A couple of my favorite lakes are Woods Canyon … Read moreHunting tigers and rainbows at Woods and Willow Springs lakes

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October fishing opportunities
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October fishing opportunities

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Sep 29, 2022
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October is a great time to fish the Green Valley Lakes here in Payson. It is also a perfect time to sort through your… Read moreOctober fishing opportunities

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Pay attention to what the fish are telling you
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Pay attention to what the fish are telling you

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Sep 12, 2022
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I have been fly fishing for close to 60 years now. My first lesson was in my Uncle Bud’s back yard. He had me sit on … Read morePay attention to what the fish are telling you

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Low water levels at Lake Powell impact the fish downstream
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Low water levels at Lake Powell impact the fish downstream

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Sep 1, 2022
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Compared to much of the West, Rim Country is fortunate to have had relatively high rainfall and snowpack over the yea… Read moreLow water levels at Lake Powell impact the fish downstream

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How a fishing trip with dad, 89, made us both feel like kids again
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How a fishing trip with dad, 89, made us both feel like kids again

  • by Linda Dightmon, Catch Me Outside
  • Aug 2, 2022
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I grew up in an outdoor family. A large outdoor family with four brothers and sisters. We went on many family camping… Read moreHow a fishing trip with dad, 89, made us both feel like kids again

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Fishing slow? Here are some suggestions
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Fishing slow? Here are some suggestions

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Jul 29, 2022
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Fishing for trout gets tougher as the water temperature warms up. In Woods Canyon Lake and Willow Springs Lake, it is… Read moreFishing slow? Here are some suggestions

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Summer brings tougher fishing, need for greater care for trout
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Summer brings tougher fishing, need for greater care for trout

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Jul 8, 2022
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Ever since I was a kid, my favorite type of fishing has been stream trout fishing. One of the main reasons I moved to… Read moreSummer brings tougher fishing, need for greater care for trout

Goughnour new AZGFD chairman
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Goughnour new AZGFD chairman

  • by Keith Morris, Roundup sports editor
  • Jun 17, 2022
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The Arizona Game and Fish Commission met at the Payson Public Library on June 10. Read moreGoughnour new AZGFD chairman

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Spring turkey hunt reflections after eight days in the blind
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Spring turkey hunt reflections after eight days in the blind

  • by Linda Dightmon, Catch Me Outside
  • Jun 17, 2022
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As the spring of 2022 ends, I am almost sad to watch it blow away, literally. For if there is one thing to characteri… Read moreSpring turkey hunt reflections after eight days in the blind

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June 14 the deadline to apply for fall hunt permit-tags

  • Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department
  • Jun 10, 2022
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June 14 is the deadline to apply for 2022 fall hunt permit-tags. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) offers … Read moreJune 14 the deadline to apply for fall hunt permit-tags

Pirch keeps reeling ’em in
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Pirch keeps reeling ’em in

  • by Keith Morris, Roundup sports editor
  • Jun 10, 2022
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Payson’s Clifford Pirch remains in the top 10 in the Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with just three tourname… Read morePirch keeps reeling ’em in

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What’s hatching at the hatchery
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What’s hatching at the hatchery

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Jun 10, 2022
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“Variety is the spice of life,” could be the motto at the Tonto Creek Hatchery (TCH). Read moreWhat’s hatching at the hatchery

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Have you ever wanted to learn how to fly fish?
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to fly fish?

  • by Jim Strogen, Life of the Fly
  • May 31, 2022
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Perhaps you have been curious about learning how to fly fish, but always thought that it looked too hard. While I enj… Read moreHave you ever wanted to learn how to fly fish?

Trout tournament June 4 at Willow Springs Lake
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Trout tournament June 4 at Willow Springs Lake

  • Keith Morris
  • May 27, 2022
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Registration is open for the 41st Annual Spring Let’s Go Fishin’ Trout Tournament taking place Saturday, June 4. Read moreTrout tournament June 4 at Willow Springs Lake

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After-school program building lifelong anglers
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After-school program building lifelong anglers

  • by Jim Strogen, Life of the Fly
  • May 20, 2022
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In early April, the Payson Flycasters Club/Gila Trout Chapter of Trout Unlimited (PFC/ GTTU) conducted a used fishing… Read moreAfter-school program building lifelong anglers

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Gila trout program a labor of love
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Gila trout program a labor of love

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • May 13, 2022
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Arizona Game and Fish Department hatchery personnel work hard every day responding to the needs of their fish, while … Read moreGila trout program a labor of love

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Spring means crappie fishing at Green Valley Lake
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Spring means crappie fishing at Green Valley Lake

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Apr 29, 2022
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There are certain times of the year that I look forward to with fishing. Crappies moving on to their spawning areas i… Read moreSpring means crappie fishing at Green Valley Lake

Pirch up to 3rd for Angler of Year
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Pirch up to 3rd for Angler of Year

  • by Keith Morris, Roundup sports editor
  • Apr 15, 2022
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Payson’s Clifford Pirch continued his strong start to the Bassmaster Elite Series season this past weekend. Read morePirch up to 3rd for Angler of Year

Pirch moves on from worst season
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Pirch moves on from worst season

  • by Keith Morris, Roundup sports editor
  • Apr 5, 2022
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Moving on. Read morePirch moves on from worst season

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Grab your fishing pole and head out for some spring fishing
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Grab your fishing pole and head out for some spring fishing

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Mar 25, 2022
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I think my favorite time to fish is in the spring. I love the new leaves on the trees as they appear, yet the forest … Read moreGrab your fishing pole and head out for some spring fishing

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Help improve fish habitat and fishing in Show Low
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Help improve fish habitat and fishing in Show Low

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Mar 4, 2022
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The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) will build and deploy fish structures for Show Low Lake between March 29… Read moreHelp improve fish habitat and fishing in Show Low

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Don’t just stand there; go find the fish
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Don’t just stand there; go find the fish

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Feb 18, 2022
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Fly fishing is quite an active form of fishing. In my case, I make my cast, work the line through the targeted water … Read moreDon’t just stand there; go find the fish

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Fly tying and fly fishing classes offered in February/March
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Fly tying and fly fishing classes offered in February/March

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Feb 8, 2022
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Have you ever wanted to learn how to fly fish? Or perhaps you would like to learn how to tie artificial flies that wi… Read moreFly tying and fly fishing classes offered in February/March

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Here are a few of my favorite flies
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Here are a few of my favorite flies

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Jan 28, 2022
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Trying to pin down a fly fisher to his favorite flies might seem like quite a challenge. We sometimes have multiple f… Read moreHere are a few of my favorite flies

Use of trail cameras to hunt outlawed
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Use of trail cameras to hunt outlawed

  • by Howard Fischer capitol media services
  • Jan 11, 2022
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PHOENIX — The chair of the state Game and Fish Commission says it extends what hunters call “fair chase.” Read moreUse of trail cameras to hunt outlawed

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Consider catch-and-release next time you fish
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Consider catch-and-release next time you fish

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Jan 11, 2022
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This shouldn’t come as a shock to most of you; I love to fish. That has been the case all of my life. In my retiremen… Read moreConsider catch-and-release next time you fish

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Green Valley lake trip with the grandkids
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Green Valley lake trip with the grandkids

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Dec 24, 2021
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Like all grandparents, I love my grandkids, am proud of them, and thrilled to see them succeed. Besides all of their … Read moreGreen Valley lake trip with the grandkids

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How to get your fishing license
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How to get your fishing license

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Dec 24, 2021
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I have always felt that buying a fishing license is a great investment in the coming year’s fishing. The Arizona Game… Read moreHow to get your fishing license

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The fish aren’t big, but it’s still worth a trip to the Upper East Verde
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The fish aren’t big, but it’s still worth a trip to the Upper East Verde

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Dec 3, 2021
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One of my favorite places to fish at this time of year is the Upper East Verde River. What’s odd about that statement… Read moreThe fish aren’t big, but it’s still worth a trip to the Upper East Verde

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Carpe Diem with fall fishing at Roosevelt, Willow Springs lakes
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Carpe Diem with fall fishing at Roosevelt, Willow Springs lakes

  • by Linda Dightmon, outdoors writer
  • Nov 30, 2021
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“I see you are doing your lizard impression,” teased my friend Mark. Read moreCarpe Diem with fall fishing at Roosevelt, Willow Springs lakes

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Tigers on top: Outsmarting the fish on the Mogollon Rim
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Tigers on top: Outsmarting the fish on the Mogollon Rim

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Nov 19, 2021
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It seems odd that we anglers get excited about trying to outsmart fish that have a fraction of our brain capacity; bu… Read moreTigers on top: Outsmarting the fish on the Mogollon Rim

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Fishing groups clean up Green Valley Park lakes
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Fishing groups clean up Green Valley Park lakes

  • Nov 19, 2021
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Local fishing groups have been keeping busy. Read moreFishing groups clean up Green Valley Park lakes

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Tigers and rainbows at Woods Canyon and Willow Springs lakes
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Tigers and rainbows at Woods Canyon and Willow Springs lakes

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Oct 29, 2021
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With the colder weather and the cooler water temperatures that the fall brings, I head up to Woods Canyon and Willow … Read moreTigers and rainbows at Woods Canyon and Willow Springs lakes

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Gila trout arrive at Green Valley Park lakes
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Gila trout arrive at Green Valley Park lakes

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Oct 19, 2021
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A special delivery arrived at Green Valley Park lakes last week. Read moreGila trout arrive at Green Valley Park lakes

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Birthday bugle
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Birthday bugle

  • by Linda Dightmon, Catch Me Outside
  • Oct 15, 2021
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Coming from a large family, I found myself in a rare place for my birthday in September. Read moreBirthday bugle

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Terry Diehl first in trout tourney
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Terry Diehl first in trout tourney

  • by Keith Morris, Roundup sports editor
  • Oct 8, 2021
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Terry Diehl finished first with 8.17 pounds of fish in the Let’s Talk Fishin’ Trout Tournament at Roosevelt Lake on Oct. 2. Read moreTerry Diehl first in trout tourney

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Trout stocking resumes at Green Valley
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Trout stocking resumes at Green Valley

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Oct 8, 2021
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I love the convenience of fishing at the lakes at Green Valley Park. It is such a pleasure having three beautiful lak… Read moreTrout stocking resumes at Green Valley

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Rains alter fishing conditions at Silver Creek
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Rains alter fishing conditions at Silver Creek

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Oct 1, 2021
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Here we are at the start of October and I am thinking about big rainbow trout in Silver Creek, which is located just … Read moreRains alter fishing conditions at Silver Creek

Silver Creek catch-and-release season begins Oct. 1
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Silver Creek catch-and-release season begins Oct. 1

  • Sep 21, 2021
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On Oct. 1, Silver Creek switches to its catch-and-release season regulations until March 31. During this time, only a… Read moreSilver Creek catch-and-release season begins Oct. 1

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Local fishing group does more than fish streams
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Local fishing group does more than fish streams

  • by Jim Strogen, Roundup columnist
  • Sep 21, 2021
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Shortly after moving to Payson, while fishing at Green Valley Lake, a guy with a Payson Flycasters Club hat and a Tro… Read moreLocal fishing group does more than fish streams

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Five things to know when fishing small streams
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Five things to know when fishing small streams

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Sep 10, 2021
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One of my favorite aspects of stream fishing is predicting where I will find a trout that is interested in taking my … Read moreFive things to know when fishing small streams

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Fishing for Gila trout this September in Rim Country
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Fishing for Gila trout this September in Rim Country

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Sep 7, 2021
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This has been a strange year for weather, and the impact that it has had on streams in Rim Country. While some stream… Read moreFishing for Gila trout this September in Rim Country

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Black bear-y pie: Going blackberry picking in Rim Country
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Black bear-y pie: Going blackberry picking in Rim Country

  • by Linda Dightmon, Catch Me Outside
  • Aug 31, 2021
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It started with an unproductive fishing excursion to Upper Tonto Creek. Read moreBlack bear-y pie: Going blackberry picking in Rim Country

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Many of my best fishing lessons came from fish
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Many of my best fishing lessons came from fish

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Aug 20, 2021
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I have certainly benefited from advice from other anglers. My dad got me started fishing when I was about 5 years old… Read moreMany of my best fishing lessons came from fish

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Eat the invaders
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Eat the invaders

  • by Linda Dightmon, Catch Me Outside
  • Aug 10, 2021
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While fishing is a popular pastime in Rim Country, consider fishing for another aquatic species the next time you are out. Read moreEat the invaders

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Parks & Rec offering fly fishing class in August
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Parks & Rec offering fly fishing class in August

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Jul 27, 2021
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As a 10-year-old, I had my first opportunity to cast a fly rod. It continues to be how I fish, close to 99% of the ti… Read moreParks & Rec offering fly fishing class in August

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The forests are open but fishing could be tough
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The forests are open but fishing could be tough

  • by Jim Strogen, Life on the Fly
  • Jul 20, 2021
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With the return of intermittent monsoon storms, the national forests have reopened. Read moreThe forests are open but fishing could be tough

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