An overflow crowd of Rim Country residents each took their two minutes at the microphone during the Arizona Game and … Read more
While COVID-19 did not keep me from fishing, it did prevent Julia Randall Elementary and Rim Country Middle School ki… Read more
My fish catching streak with my younger set of grandkids is now broken. Addi, 6, and Camden, 3, have always caught fi… Read more
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) Tuesday made available fo… Read more
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is accepting applications for 2021 hunt permit-tags issued through the d… Read more
“The lack of snowmelt and the prospect of little rain this summer could very well result in early forest closures and… Read more
Payson pro angler Clifford Pirch caught the big fish of the tournament when he snagged a 9-pound 13-ounce bass in the… Read more
Shoveling snow after a big storm is a lot of work, but I am always happy to do it because I know big snows are critic… Read more
Fishing, like the weather, is heating up at Green Valley Park. Rainbow trout stockings will continue through the end … Read more
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) works hard to provide fun and unique fishing opportunities for anglers. … Read more
While I fish all year, I really look forward to the first trout stockings of the year in Rim Country streams and lake… Read more
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is seeking public comment on an alternative proposal to amend rules regarding th… Read more
Ever since I was a kid, March has always been a month of great anticipation for me of that first stream trout stockin… Read more
I love stream improvements. Some are quite simple in design, while others require a great deal of work to install. Th… Read more
Have you ever fished Lees Ferry? This might be the time to go. Read more
As an angler, I am always happy to see winter snowstorms. Yes, I have been known to be out in heavy snows happily cas… Read more
One advantage of fly-fishing is that my line tangles are just a fraction of what I used to get with a spin-cast or sp… Read more
Have you bought your fishing license? Years ago, I decided that Jan. 1 would be the day that I renew my fishing licen… Read more
Craig Swartwood pulled the trigger. Read more
Silver Creek, outside of Show Low, is a spring-fed creek that maintains a consistent water temperature all year. It i… Read more
I like to catch fish when I go fishing. You probably do too. Most times I am successful, but there are days that I do… Read more
Fly-fishing can seem complicated. There are those long, graceful casts that look really challenging to pull off. Ther… Read more
The Mogollon Sporting Association may not get enough credit for its role helping Rim Country wildlife, youth and the … Read more
My wife Martha is the undisputed craftsperson in our family. She makes beautiful tile table tops, realistic tile wall… Read more
The Arizona Game and Fish Department Commission held a meeting at Payson’s Quality Inn on Friday, Dec. 4. Read more
My wife gave me a new fly rod for my birthday. Of course, a new fly rod needs to catch a trout on it as soon as possi… Read more
We visited one of the original 13 states, Virginia, this summer, and it was beautiful. Read more
Payson area trout anglers should be even more successful this week. Read more
My fly rod is in my car pretty much year-round. I generally fish with two flies, which is permitted in Arizona, and I… Read more
Fly fishers are a proud bunch, steeped in tradition. We enjoy trying to fool fish with flies we tied to match the rea… Read more
I have written previously about the threat that fishing line and trash poses to wildlife and fish along lakes and str… Read more
I would describe myself as an efficient fly fisher. That doesn’t mean I catch a fish on every cast; far from it. Ther… Read more
It is trout fishing time in Payson. All three Green Valley lakes were stocked for the first time this season on Tuesd… Read more
Fly fishers can be a bit obsessive. We are known to tie flies that are almost too small to see on the end of our line… Read more
The Arizona Council of Trout Unlimited received a grant of $2,500 through the Trout Unlimited national Embrace A Stre… Read more
I fish all year. One requirement for the cars I buy is that my 9-foot fly rod will fit; ready to fish. I even added s… Read more
One advantage of living in Payson is that from October through May residents can catch trout within a few minutes dri… Read more
While warmer temperatures hang around, there are signs that fall is just around the corner. One of my favorite ways o… Read more
Some hunting units within the Tonto National Forest may be closed after an unusually active wildfire season in centra… Read more
It’s that time for the camo-clad archery hunters to try to outsmart a wily whitetail or a high antlered mule deer buc… Read more
Many times when I go fishing, I just stop and watch the surrounding wildlife. While fishing along Tonto Creek and the… Read more
Summer is winding down and many outdoorsmen are picking up their bows and shotguns for some early hunts throughout th… Read more
As we approach the Labor Day long weekend many of the high country trout waters will receive their final visits of th… Read more
Along the Mogollon Rim with its many drainages, some of the best berry patches exist for those who enjoy picking wild… Read more
How is it possible to cast a nearly weightless fly 40 feet or more? Fly-fishing differs from spin-cast, spinning, or … Read more
Now that we have gotten some rain, Tonto National Forest has reopened. This is still a dangerous time of the year for… Read more
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) recently announced it is seeking public input on proposed amendments to … 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
