Mountain State Anglers
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Field notes
Updated August 23, 2026
Salmon and Trout on the River Moy: A Visiting Angler's Guide
Techniques, Ridge Pool access and beat permits for salmon and trout fishing on the River Moy in Ballina, County Mayo, for visiting anglers.
Rivers & Streams · September 15, 2026
Zone 5 Walleye, Pike and Muskie Seasons
Walleye, northern pike and muskellunge seasons, size limits and release rules in Ontario Fishing Zone 5, plus what anglers should verify before a trip.
Fly Fishing · September 15, 2026
Track Reading Basics for Off-Road Riders
A practical look at how riders read terrain, water and maintenance on a private motocross track, with lessons that carry over to trail and gravel riding.
Rivers & Streams · September 15, 2026
Working Dog Trials for Anglers Who Hunt
A plain-language look at British working dog trials, spaniel and sheepdog classes, and canicross, written for anglers who spend the off-season afield.
Fly Fishing · September 15, 2026
Isle of Man TT Course: Length, Start, and Corners
The Isle of Man TT course runs 37.73 miles over closed public roads, starting in Douglas. A field guide to the Snaefell Mountain Course and its named corners.
Fly Fishing · September 15, 2026
Small-room listening in Reykjavik
How chamber-scale music works in Reykjavik's small listening rooms: low ceilings, early reflections, reduced gear, and a 140,000-person booking circuit.
Fly Fishing · September 15, 2026
Golf gear care for anglers who travel
A practical look at how anglers who also golf can keep clubs, bags, and apparel ready for the course between trips to the water.
Gear Reviews · September 15, 2026
Swiss Crossbow Sport at 10 m and 30 m
A field guide to Swiss crossbow sport: the 10 m and 30 m distances, match procedure, safety roles, club structure, and youth development.
Gear Reviews · September 15, 2026
Buying Model Kits and Replicas in the US
A practical guide to buying model kits and replicas in the US: what to check in the box, how to judge old kits, and how to store finished models.
Gear Reviews · September 15, 2026
Muaythai and Kickboxing Rules: Elbows, Rounds, Clinch
A rules-focused look at muaythai and kickboxing: elbow legality, round counts, and the five-second clinch limit, with Dutch context from 1976 onward.
Conservation · September 15, 2026
Indoor Handball Rules: Court, Steps, Seconds
Indoor handball rules explained: court dimensions, the three-step rule, and the three-second limit on holding the ball, with notes for players and parents.
Conservation · September 15, 2026
Reading Appalachian riffles after rain
How gravel bars, current seams and stream gauges help a careful angler read changing water.
Rivers & Streams · August 10, 2026
Matching mayflies without overcomplicating it
A restrained way to compare the insect, the tippet and the rise form in front of you.
Fly Fishing · July 24, 2026
Wading boots that survive rocky trails
What to inspect when traction and ankle support matter more than a feature list.
Gear Reviews · August 19, 2026
Reporting fish kills the right way
A clear field record starts with location, timing, photographs and a responsible report.
Conservation · July 7, 2026
Small streams worth a careful walk
A slower route through shaded banks, plunge pools and forest trails.
Rivers & Streams · July 17, 2026
Nymphing pockets in high water
A small set of observations for keeping a drift legible when the river is up.
Fly Fishing · June 5, 2026
Choosing a four-weight rod for mountain creeks
A practical look at cork grip, rod blank and wading staff for close water.
Gear Reviews · June 12, 2026
Why stream buffers protect wild trout
The visible work of shade, roots and bank cover along a living stream.
Conservation · August 20, 2026
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Read elsewhere
Reading water is not the only outdoor habit our readers carry. Three journals we come back to when the season is closed:
- woven vs laminate sailcloth: sailors argue about fabric the way anglers argue about fly lines, and for the same reasons.
- pilotage du kite buggy: a French look at reading wind across open ground, which is the same attention we spend on current.
- human performance testing protocols: how endurance and recovery are actually measured, worth knowing before a long day of wading.
More journals
- For paddlers weighing cold-water safety and gear choices, the Swedish magazine Paddelbladet covers kayak rescue techniques, hull materials, and route planning, with a practical sea kayak safety guide aimed at beginners and touring paddlers.
- For divers planning a trip to Andalusia, the Spanish-language site almerisub.com documents buceo Cabo de Gata dive sites with site descriptions, snorkeling from shore, and underwater photography technique.
- For runners comparing road shoes before a purchase, a Polish magazine called Buty w Ruchu covers sport footwear types, sizing and fit, materials and care, plus brand history and how to spot counterfeits, including guidance on asphalt running shoes.
- Anglers planning a run out of Rock Harbor can check The Billingsgate Journal, an independent editorial magazine on Cape Cod Bay fishing, for the rock harbor tides navigable window, plus striped bass, bluefish, and bluefin coverage.
- For families in Fife and the east of Scotland, an independent magazine covers learning to swim, club competition, pools, and open water in the Firth of Forth, including practical guidance on how to teach a child to swim.