Heating Up like The Winter Soldier

Things around here are beginning to heat up like the upcoming blockbuster Captain America: The Winter Soldier! We are finally coming out of another ice age across Western Wyoming. The rivers are starting to break open and the song birds are returning. Plus, I think I may have actually seen a fly buzzing around yesterday afternoon. For most people when decides spring roll around it’s all about "Time to lose that winter flab!" or "Spring cleaning anyone?". However, there are a select few of us out there that's been stuck in our houses and haven't felt that ever so slight tug or waiting, casting and thinking "this cast, it'll happen this cast". How sad to think I actually believe it every time I make that new cast. Anyway... After another winter of tying flies to replenish last year’s stock and even attempting to tie a few new ones, it's time to put all that hard work back to the test. I can't wait till I have the opportunity to get on the water again. Plus there is a lot in store for me in 2014. However, I’m still contemplating whether or not I'm going Steelhead and Salmon fishing this year would even be worth it. I mean come on; last year's results weren't anything to shake a stick at. I'll keep you posted.

There's something big coming in a baby form in the very near future. The 30th of April is the due date for our little one. The doc says it’s a boy this time even though I have my doubts. Still excited and can’t wait to meet him/her.

If you would like an update on the last post No Trespassing Utah's HB37 click here.

Thanks for reading!

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No Trespassing, Utah's HB37

Every angler has done it! You roll out of bed wanting to wet a line on a new stretch of water. As your driving down the road reading the river, creek, stream or lake looking for that special place you've never fished. Looking and looking and looking.... Wait! What! There it is! Isn't it beautiful? You park your car, grab your gear and sprint to the water only to find a NO TRESPASSING sign standing in your way! You went from being the happiest person on earth to wanting to snap your rod in half.

Picture Source:
Deseret News

While growing up fishing in Idaho I knew that there was a historical high water mark on all water ways. Idaho will allow fishermen to fish all navigable waterways as long are you remain below the historical high water mark. By doing so, land owners couldn't run you off. To me, this was amazing. The only thing on my mind was don't abuse it. Don't be the person that messes it up for everyone. Pack out what you pack in. When I moved to Wyoming I thought the same rules applied. I learned very quickly that I couldn't have been more wrong. Who knows how many times I was trespassing on someones land before I knew what I was doing. I started to hear things about the land owners running fishermen off with shotguns or calling the Game and Fish Dept on trespassers. Once hearing about that I was very cautious where I was at all times while on the water.

I have recently read that Utah has introduced a bill (HB37) in the house that would allow fishermen to access waterway as long as they stay below the high water mark of the stream. What a grand idea. This has been working in Idaho for about 40 years. I hope that it passes and the Utah outdoors-man/fisherman community has new access to all of the currently private property they want. After all, everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy access to all the river, creeks, stream and lakes across the U.S. I will say however, don't be the person that messes it up for everyone! Respect all aspects of the new found enjoyment. If you pack it in, you better pack it out!

Wyoming, are you next? Are you going to give your water ways back to your people?

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Announcing........

Something that's been stewing in my brain for sometime now is rather or not to start holding giveaways for my loyal followers here and on Twitter. After putting a lot of thought into it I'm pleased to announce the first GIVEAWAY from TheWyoAngler! I'll start out with something small like a dozen flies, a hat or something of the sort. But who knows, if it turns out to be a great success I may start giving away things like rods, reels or waders. Shortly you will find a giveaways page in the menu bar, check it on a regular basis and you could be one of the lucky WINNER! All the information you will need like: ways to enter, rules, contest dates, etc can be found under the giveaways tab. If you have any suggestions on what you would like to see under the giveaways tab follow and message me on twitter @thewyoangler. Good Luck!

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