Q&A with Fly Fishing Studios
Boyd Waters, the creative genius behind Fly Fishing Studios, has tied some of the most wildly cool and technically difficult flies we have ever seen. Step into Boyd’s Q&A and learn what got him started in flytying and starting Fly Fishing Studios.
Puddle Pounders: A Duck Hunting Story
Coltin recounts his adventures of waterfowl hunting with the boys.A must read, this exciting account of a sucessful waterfowl hunt has it all.
Trout Blindness
When you hear about fly fishing, what species comes to your mind? Yeah, we know, it’s going to be “trout this and trout that”. However, PGH is here to tell you there is more to fly fishing than chasing those trout!
The Blizzard Hatch
A true once in a lifetime winter fly fishing story! Written by Issac, a fellow Degenerate, this is a must read.
Springing Into Slayfest Fishing
Read the story on how Chase was able to get the inspiration to start his brand, Slayfest Fishing. All it takes is a good day on the water, the love for the outdoors, and something great can happen!
Why I Trap
Trapping is more than capturing fur bearers, It is a culture, another step into the world of conservation, and best of all, another hobby to spend in the great outdoors!
A Brief Overview of Free Trappers
Have you ever wondered what the term “Free Trapper” means? well Rod dives into the term as well as the history behind the Mountain Men of the Rockies.
A Buck Named ‘Pin Cushion’
Talk about a once in a lifetime experience! The Story of Pin Cushion is a must read for any outdoorsman. Colt tells his firsthand experience with the VOID of the whitetail deer anatomy.
Dry Fly Summer Daze
Phoenix Brown (River Raider) captures the energy of chasing trout through the North Georgia mountains, and discusses the idea of “ the one that got away”.
The Perfect Fly
Kurt Shaffer, from PGH Fly Company, takes us through how a simple observation while fishing for Steelhead started his pursuit of creating the perfect fly.
If You Give a Girl a Fishing Rod
What happens when you introduce someone to fishing who has never been? Well, they fall in love with fishing of course! Read Sarah's first-hand account of learning to fish and her personal experience meeting degenerates.
Our State is Not Your Rental Property
Florida's State Parks are under attack by politicians and inverstors looking to develop the few last natural spaces in Florida. Read more on what Florida is going through here.
Interview with North Fork Anglers
Read our interview with Blair Van Antwerp, owner of North Fork Anglers, in Cody Wyoming. This interview covers a wide spread of questions such as, business questions to favorite species of trout to target.
First Time Fly Fishing For Gar
First time flyfishing for gar can be a learning experience. Read more as Rod explains how he worked to land his first gar on a homemade fly.
Interview with PGH Fly Co.
We had the privilage to interview Kurt from PGH Fly Co. We sat down with his and asked him questions on fly tying and the company. Read more on Kurt’s words about PGH Fly Co. in the interview.
The Guide Archive Pt. I
Connor has decided to write a monthly compilation of stories, quotes, photos, the crew at DFH, and our multitude of friends throughout YNP that includes Wildlife Guides, Fishing Guides, Historic Tour Guides, and even our Employee Recreation Coordinators. These are compilations of their stories as told by them as recorded by Connor.
Guiding Times
Coltin tells his side of the story as he guides Maggie, Maggie’s Dad, and Cian on Yellowstone Lake to catching their first Cutthroat Trout.
Congrats Maggie and Cian!
A Degenerate Cookbook
Have you ever wanted to live in the mountains? Have you ever been so hungry you start making food out of an assortment items? Well delve into the DFH “Cookbook” where we cover our favorite eats.
Turtle On The Fly
Catching a turtle on a flyrod was not on Rod’s To-Do list when he went out fishing on a Thursday afternoon. Read the story to find out what happened.
Finishing out the Grand Slam
Coltin needed one last fish to complete the Yellowstone Grand Slam. Read more to learn about how Coltin caught that last fish!

