In This Issue

VOLUME FORTY, ISSUE 3

FEATURES

Midwest Wild
Some of the most unique wilderness fishing opportunities in the Lower 48 aren’t in the West— they’re in the country’s heartland.
by Robert John Pales

Smashing Stereotypes
Sight-fishing to selective, western cutthroat in pressured, shallow water is a thrill—if you know what you’re doing.
by Boots Allen

Mainly Misunderstood
Five myths and realities about using floating lines for striped bass.
by Steve Culton

CLOSER LOOK

Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout
An iconic species of our oldest national park, the Yellow- stone cutthroat has drawn anglers from around the world to the Northern Rockies for more than a century.
by Philip Monahan

Stream Craft
Ten fly fishing habits that will improve your game.
by Jason Randall

Small Wonders
Downsizing your streamer patterns can turn more and bigger fish in your home waters.
by Jesse Filingo

EXPEDITIONS

Northbound on the South Fork
Venturing into Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness is not easy, but the chance to explore one of the state’s last true wild-trout refuges makes it worth the pain and effort.
by Ben Romans

DEPARTMENTS

Editor’s Page
by Ben Romans

Headwaters

History
by Will Ryan

Sweet Spot
photo by Jeremy Allan

Natural Reflections
by Ted Fauceglia

Fly Tyer®
by Scott Sanchez

Waterlines
by Dennis Dauble

COVER: Coaxing a trophy trout to the surface. Photograph by Isaias Miciu.

BACK COVER: A drift boat in the moonlight. Photograph by Isaias Miciu.