Adirondack Trout Bum: Alvin Montana

Spring has long passed, and summer is fading into the splendor of autumn. I find myself sitting at my desk before my next camping trip realizing that time has flown by this year.

We sit in 2025, a year full of wonder for the future. This spring and summer were different for me. Life has changed forever. I look back over the past 18 years as I saw this little girl grow into an amazing woman. “Bella” my youngest child graduated high school this year. As with any parent there are many emotions in this time. The wisdom I wish to pass down to this young lady, maybe found in the words below.

Every season starts with anticipation of the first Trout of the year.   This process starts during the winter months with tying flies in preparation of what may come.  I...

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The Adirondack Trout Bum dreaming about Rio Grande Cutthroat trout. 

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Hi Everyone... its JP. In my travels through the world fishing and selling electronics materials, I have been exposed to many different techniques and flies. I am often suprised how...