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Versatility and Change

On October 27, 2019October 28, 2019 By Juan "No Backup" VerueteIn BlogLeave a comment

October is a time of change. Changing water levels, changing temperatures and of course changing seasons. Regardless of target species being versatile will serve you well this time of year. The fall leaves were lit up today by the early morning sun. I made my way to the creek down a steep path bordered by …

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Eastern Sierras 2019 Day 1, Push to 10k

On September 4, 2019October 28, 2019 By Juan "No Backup" VerueteIn Blog, Fly Fishing, Travel1 Comment

We started that day at 3 a.m. at 6k feet and ended the day at 10k camped in a high mountain basin next to a pristine alpine lake full of willing brook trout. What came in between was personally one of the most physically and mentally challenging days I've had since my days as an …

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Eastern Sierras 2019, The Journey Begins

On August 4, 2019October 28, 2019 By Juan "No Backup" VerueteIn Blog, Fly Fishing, Travel2 Comments

Up at 3:45 am this morning to make my way west. I'll stop off at Philadelphia for a connecting flight where I will be joined by long time traveling adventure buddy Ray B. He and I did the Devils River back in 2012 and a couple other adventure/fishing trips since then. The final destination is …

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Snow day!

On November 24, 2018February 14, 2020 By Juan "No Backup" VerueteIn Blog, Fly Fishing

Time is the most valuable commodity that we have. Contrary to popular belief you can't save time or buy time. Once it's gone... it' gone! My work, faced with an impending snow storm, decided to let us go home a few hours early so I decided to take advantage of the situation on my way …

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The Tricky Truckee River 2018, CA

On November 21, 2018October 28, 2019 By Juan "No Backup" VerueteIn Blog, The Quest, TravelLeave a comment

I flew to California to spend some time with my son for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We plan to fish the wild trout sections of the Truckee River and the East Carson River on this trip. Our base of operations is South Lake Tahoe so that means we will need to travel through a number of …

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    Juan "No Backup" Veruete on Hiking the Uinta Highline Trail: My 8‑Day Father–Son Backpacking AdventureJanuary 12, 2026

    Thanks for posting up!! I’m sure you and your son have many more great adventures ahead of you. Happy hiking!!

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    Scott on Hiking the Uinta Highline Trail: My 8‑Day Father–Son Backpacking AdventureJanuary 11, 2026

    Great video; my son Tom and I go a lot—we get out 3-4 times a year (a lot less ambitious…

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    Juan "No Backup" Veruete on My 9-Day, 170-Mile Adventure on the Tahoe Rim Trail: Lessons, Challenges, and TriumphsNovember 29, 2025

    Thanks Steve! Stay tuned. I’m cranking up my blog and YouTube channels again. You’ll see fishing and backpacking coming your…

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    vehornfamily on My 9-Day, 170-Mile Adventure on the Tahoe Rim Trail: Lessons, Challenges, and TriumphsFebruary 10, 2025

    Awesome read! Keep keeping us motivated!

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    Juan "No Backup" Veruete on Hail Mary on Slate RunFebruary 7, 2025

    I was using 5X likely that my usual but sometimes 6X

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