The Journal
Field notes, biological observations, and tactics directly from the water. Published irregularly when there is something worth saying.
The Science of the Spring Hatch
Why the alkaline nature of the Cimarron aquifer produces aquatic biomass density three times higher than typical western freestone rivers.
Read ArticleReading Undercut Banks
The sandstone geology of the panhandle creates severe, cavernous undercuts. Here is our approach to extracting large browns from the shadows.
The Night Game: Hexagenia & Mice
When the mid-summer sun pushes river temperatures down, the apex predators of the system shift exclusively to nocturnal feeding patterns.
The Ethics of Isolation
Why we strictly limit guided trips to four per week, and the biological necessity of absolute rest for a fragile spring creek ecosystem.
Anatomy of the Low-Water Skiff
Standard drift boats are useless in the upper gorge. We outline the architectural details of the Kevlar-reinforced skiffs that conquer the Cimarron.
State of the River: Winter '26
A deep freeze has settled over the mesa, but the spring inputs keep the main stem active. Field notes from three weeks of midge-fishing.