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Passive Action! How to select baits that catch cold water river smallmouth
Dragging baits on bottom with long pauses is a typical cold water tactic for catching winter river smallmouth. Make your smallmouth fishing more productive by…
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A young boys dream
Searching for Christmas gifts on Amazon, I stumbled over an old used copy of “Bait for Trout, being the confessions of an unorthodox angler” by…
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Eastern Sierra’s Day 1 (Part 2), Into the wilderness
Water Crossing on the John Muir Trail. Yes, my son hikes with a bow tie.. It’s one of his backpacking traditions. His trail name is…
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How to dress for winter kayak fishing
Winter kayak fishing can be a productive time to catch big bass particularly in rivers where I focus most of my efforts. In the video…
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The circle is complete, Thanksgiving in the Eastern Sierra’s
I’ve been a teacher and coach practically all my life. Every “teacher” dreams of that one student who will excel well beyond expectations or perceived…
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First Trip to “Steelhead Alley” day 2
Day two started out with an interesting twist. Yes, Juan had forgotten his headlamp which we learned in day one. Today, as we set off…
Juan Veruete
Juan is an outdoor enthusiast, ultralight backpacker, kayak fisherman, and fly fisherman who loves exploring wild places and discovering new adventures through travel. Through Wild Trout Chronicles, he shares his experiences, gear, and lessons learned from the trail, the water, and the road—inviting others to get outside, explore more, and make their own stories along the way.

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