There is a universal commonality among fly anglers – always keep searching. It’s this curious need to see what else is out there that has always drawn me to other fisheries. It’s why, with great enthusiasm, we’re heading to Wyoming to explore the mighty snake river. Before diving into this prolific and extensive fishery, I felt it was important to understand the history of the place and try to learn from people who have put their time in on the water.

I felt honored to fish my first day on the river with one of Jackson’s most recognizable faces, Paul Bruun. He’s a writer, guide and one of the inventors of the south fork skiff.