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Hail Mary on Slate Run

On March 13, 2021March 14, 2021 By Juan "No Backup" VerueteIn Blog, Fly Fishing4 Comments

It is a very rare occurrence when the small creeks I fish are too high for me to wade. I’m a certified kayak instructor and paddle white water so my tolerance level is darn high for wading. That being said, today was one of those days when I can say that the water was not …

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Fly fishing “quickie”

On June 7, 2020June 8, 2020 By Juan "No Backup" VerueteIn Blog, Fly Fishing1 Comment

Sometimes a busy schedule means you can’t take a full day to hit the water. If that is the case, do what I do.... pair down your expectations. Shoot for a two hour chunk of time on a familiar piece of water close to home. I spent most of the day in Virginia visiting family …

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Mother’s Day on the creek

On May 10, 2020May 10, 2020 By Juan "No Backup" VerueteIn Blog, Ramblings1 Comment

My annual Mother’s Day fishing trip in honor of my mother who recognized and fed my passion for fishing.

Creek Clutter and Brown Trout

On October 27, 2019December 16, 2019 By Juan "No Backup" VerueteIn Blog, Fly FishingLeave a comment

I woke up several times last night to the sounds of a torrential downpours' rhythmic drumming across the shingles of the house roof. I hadn't planned to fish but the storm meant that one of my favorite small creeks would be in great condition to fish in the morning. The past months lack of rain …

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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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    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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