Mountain State Anglershttps://mountainstateanglers.com/Field notes, conservation news and practical fly fishing guidance.en-USSun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Reading Appalachian riffles after rainhttps://mountainstateanglers.com/rivers-streams/reading-appalachian-riffles-after-rain/https://mountainstateanglers.com/rivers-streams/reading-appalachian-riffles-after-rain/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTRivers & StreamsA practical guide to gravel bars, current seams and stream gauges after rain. Why stream buffers protect wild trouthttps://mountainstateanglers.com/conservation/why-stream-buffers-protect-wild-trout/https://mountainstateanglers.com/conservation/why-stream-buffers-protect-wild-trout/Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTConservationThe visible work of shade, roots and bank cover along a living stream. Wading boots that survive rocky trailshttps://mountainstateanglers.com/gear-reviews/wading-boots-that-survive-rocky-trails/https://mountainstateanglers.com/gear-reviews/wading-boots-that-survive-rocky-trails/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTGear ReviewsWhat to inspect when traction and ankle support matter more than a feature list. Small streams worth a careful walkhttps://mountainstateanglers.com/rivers-streams/small-streams-worth-a-careful-walk/https://mountainstateanglers.com/rivers-streams/small-streams-worth-a-careful-walk/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTRivers & StreamsA slower route through shaded banks, plunge pools and forest trails. Matching mayflies without overcomplicating ithttps://mountainstateanglers.com/fly-fishing/matching-mayflies-without-overcomplicating-it/https://mountainstateanglers.com/fly-fishing/matching-mayflies-without-overcomplicating-it/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTFly FishingA restrained way to compare the insect, the tippet and the rise form in front of you. Reporting fish kills the right wayhttps://mountainstateanglers.com/conservation/reporting-fish-kills-the-right-way/https://mountainstateanglers.com/conservation/reporting-fish-kills-the-right-way/Tue, 7 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTConservationA clear field record starts with location, timing, photographs and a responsible report. Choosing a four-weight rod for mountain creekshttps://mountainstateanglers.com/gear-reviews/choosing-a-four-weight-rod-for-mountain-creeks/https://mountainstateanglers.com/gear-reviews/choosing-a-four-weight-rod-for-mountain-creeks/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTGear ReviewsA practical look at cork grip, rod blank and wading staff for close water. Nymphing pockets in high waterhttps://mountainstateanglers.com/fly-fishing/nymphing-pockets-in-high-water/https://mountainstateanglers.com/fly-fishing/nymphing-pockets-in-high-water/Fri, 5 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTFly FishingA compact method for keeping a nymph drift legible when the river is up.