Next Bend Journal

The Next Bend Journal is where we slow down. Stories and reflections on the water, the vise, the fire at the end of the day, and the reasons we keep fishing. This is the reading, not the how-to.

A fly angler with a sling pack and net stands at the edge of a riffle on a river in Montana, a large boulder across the current.
Guest Post

A Beautiful Drift

A guest essay from Tom Costa on the unexpected trout, and four feet of water under the alders on a Montana back channel.

Guest PostThe Billion-to-One Odds: Why Fly Fishing is a Privilege, Not Just a Hobby

The Billion-to-One Odds: Why Fly Fishing is a Privilege, Not Just a Hobby

Only about 0.12% of the world fly fishes. A guest reflection from Chris Higgins on privilege, gratitude, and fishing for fun in a world that mostly fishes for food.

Guest PostWhy Should You Fish?

Why Should You Fish?

Why do you fish? A guest reflection from Chris Higgins on balance, presence, and the hope that the reward is just around the next bend.

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