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Being a Healthy Angler

Taking Older Folks Fly Fishing – Yes They Can Still Do It!

July 16, 2021July 16, 2017 by Brook Trout
Taking older people fly fishing 1

This post was last updated on July 16th, 2021 at 11:37 amOn a guide trip a few days ago I took out an older gentleman and his son to the river for some dry fly action. Over the years I’ve taken some very old fisherman, some over 90 years old and was able to get … Read more

Categories Being a Healthy Angler, Fishing

Is Fishing Good for Mental Health? It Sure is For Mine!

September 9, 2016 by Brook Trout
A road/fishing trip that helped me get through a bad breakup last year.

This morning I was in my local gas station getting a cup of coffee. As I poured it into my cup, I overheard a guy telling his buddy how fly fishing is the only way he can cope with the stresses of his daily life. “Watching the fly intently and looking for the next place … Read more

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Cutting Fishing Line with your Teeth = Bad Idea

January 14, 2016December 16, 2015 by Brook Trout
Why you should not cut fishing line with your teeth

This post was last updated on January 14th, 2016 at 01:05 amSome habits are very hard to break—cutting line and tippets with your teeth is one of those habits. By the time i was 25 I would bet I had cut the line 5,000 times using my teeth. It wasn’t until I hit about 30 … Read more

Categories Being a Healthy Angler, Random Fishing Posts Tags fishing, fly fishing

River Tips to Stay Safe and Young Looking in the Sun

December 3, 2022December 16, 2015 by Brook Trout
A hat, face mask and a good pai of sunglasses are essential for sun protection.

This post was last updated on December 3rd, 2022 at 07:42 pm  If you want to stay safe and good looking for the rest of your life, there are some easy steps to take while you are out on the river in the blazing sun. Some of this stuff might seem obvious, but there might … Read more

Categories Being a Healthy Angler

Health Benefits of Fishing

December 16, 2015November 21, 2015 by Brook Trout
A fly fisherman on the Madison river in Yellowstone National Park Wyoming

This post was last updated on December 16th, 2015 at 07:30 pmIt’s no secret that fly fishing provides great exercise and can help to keep you in great shape. While it is possible to simply sit in a boat and cast all day and not get too much movement in—most of the time this great … Read more

Categories Being a Healthy Angler, Random Fishing Posts Tags fishing, fly fishing

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