It is trout fishing time in Payson. All three Green Valley lakes were stocked for the first time this season on Tuesd… 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
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
