Snow & Steelhead

A calm day on the river after a snow is a magical thing. Snow in the trees, gentle flakes falling with little to no wind. A perfect day for a float, with dry hands, warm bodies and thoughts of leaping chrome fish. If we’re lucky enough to see a couple fish throughout the day we feel pretty good, and enjoy the time spent on the river with friends.

After all snow and winter steelhead pair together like so many good things. Bacon and eggs, bourbon and orange, peanut butter and jelly. Snow and steelhead.

Photo courtesy of Joey Mara (Waistdeepmedia)

Happy fishing out there. Stay dry and fish hard!

We Out Here – Ep1 Trailer (full film available 1/25/24)

We are thrilled to bring you the trailer for episode 1 of the We Out Here web series by Waist Deep Media. Full film dropping 1/25/24 for free on YouTube!

Join host Gian Lawrence (Instagram @theblackstonefly) in central Oregon for this raw and powerful look into what makes Austin Leonard (Instagram @theburrrprint) simply one of the most talented, inspiring and fishy dudes anywhere. Monster browns and skated steelhead provide some incredible fish porn but it’s Austin’s willingness to tell his story that really steals the show. Mark your calendar!

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Stalking the shore. Spotting cruisers.

Getting hooked up!


Gear featured in this short IG reel

Carplandia [video]

Carplandia is a short story about carp and smallmouth bass fly fishing on the dry side of Washington state. Stalking the flats and fishing from sunken roads cutting through the middle of bays is a unique experience. Check out Carplandia from Waist Deep Media.


Photos from the trip


Gear used in this video