Bill Matthews Outdoor Blog

Fish Camp 2020 - Salmon flys on the Blackfoot River

We put in on the North Fork of the Blackfoot River. This is a gorgeous section of crystal clear water.

Montana Salmon Fly Hatch Part II

Day two of our Salmon Fly Adventure in Montana - A Father's Day Grand Slam!

Montana Salmon Fly Hatch Part I

It is Salmon Fly season in the Northwest, and that means you have to be willing to move fast when you hear bugs are on the water.

Merrill Lake Hex Hatch

the big Hexagenia Mayflies appeared all around me. The Mayflies were everywhere and the fish were having a field day eating them.

Learning about Wild Lahontan Trout & Wild Horse Amber Ale in Reno.

Hanging out at the Reno Fly Shop!

Spring Smallies on Topwater

Contrary to popular belief, Spring Smallies will hit topwater lures. We tested this last week on the Columbia river with both topwater...

Friends In High Places

It was late October in the Pacific Northwest, and the weather was still mild so I figured now was the time to catch a beautiful brook...

Deschutes River Stone Fly Hatch

I have heard of the epic stonefly hatch on the Deschutes River ever since I moved to Washington State over 17 years ago. I have always...