“What the HAIL is goin’ on?” - Connor’s Dad
AUGUST ISSUE
Welcome Degenerates to our largest issue yet. We are proud of how far we have come and where are headed. We are excited as our company is expanding and we are here to share some of those new expansions with you. Connor, Coltin, and Joel are doing just fine in Yellowstone National Park. Their season is starting to slow down as the summer is coming to a close. They all are still fishing their days away and enjoying every chance they can get outside. Rod is currently fishing between the Alabama-Florida line, catching everything he can in the saltwater or rivers he comes across. All-in-all the boys are doing just fine as we move into the Fall season.
Some new things coming your way!
We now have a DFH Membership that is free to join. this includes receiving the Monthly Magazine straight to your email, Newsletters, and updates on our Merch Drops. Make sure to sign-up while it is still free. As for merch, we have T-shirts, koozies, decals, and wristbands available, and much more on the way. So that you can let everyone on the water know you are a degenerate angler and a slight disappointment at the family Thanksgiving gatherings.
We are also excited to share with you some great stories that we have been working on. DFH has been working to bring you real-world knowledge and collaborations to better assist outdoorsmen in their home states. We are interested in hearing their stories and learning more from the locals. If you have a story and want to have it told, reach out to us via the contact link on our website.
We have some big things for you in this issue. Coltin sat down with Guys Fishing Weekend to discuss Yellowstone National Park and DFH. Rod Interviewed Rowell on the River about Redeye Bass fishing in Alabama. We have several articles ranging from Vintage Fly Fishing to catching Hogs, and everything in between. We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we have working on it together.
Stay Degenerate,
The Guys
Meet our Newest Team Members
Diego
Diego comes from Alabama, but he has called Yellowstone National Park home for the past few years. He works as a fishing guide in the Park. Some of his hobbies include Fishing, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Backpacking, and Camping. Diego comes from a Bass fishing background but fell in love with Trout fishing and specifically fly fishing while a resident of the Park. A hippie and degenerate at heart Diego is a true outdoorsman.
Billy
A true die-hard angler, and has been obsessed with marine life since he was in a crib. He was originally a bass fisherman, getting a start in the fishing industry with the launch of Baitfish2bass, which has since transitioned into Guardian Angler. He traveled around teaching the youth about fishing and the outdoors In the name of conservation. Since then, he has become an avid chaser of trophy-sized fish in all species; including catfish, crappie, walleye, bass, and even muskies, but he has still held onto his tree-hugging hippy roots. The working life has slowed his ambitions with Guardian Angler, but Billy still has the degenerate mind, and dreams of spreading his knowledge and eco-friendly ideas to the world. Bass fishing is where his expertise lies, but musky has truly taken over his heart.
Coltin On Guys Fishing Weekly Podcast
Coltin sits down on Guys Fishing Weekly Podcast to discuss the importance of staying young, wildlife biology and conservation, and the DFH Mission. Watch the podcast now on Guys Fishing Weekend.
Featured Article
Interview With Rowell On The River
Rowell Guevarra is a East Alabama Fly Fishing Guide and the go to man if you want to catch a Tallapoosa Redeye Bass. We had the privilege of getting to fish with and interivew Rowell. In this interview Rowell covers guiding, the importance of the Redeye Bass, and helping out in Non-Profit Organizations to beter the fishing community.
ARTICLES
Fishing Still Water
Often we forget to discuss the strategies needed to fish still-water and focus on fast-water. Well, Connor helps with giving information on how to approach flyfishing a body of still-water in this article.
Vintage Fly Fishing
Have you been interested in collecting vintage fly fishing gear? Well, it is a great way to preserve the past, or remember how things used to be. Here Rod covers the benefits of fishing vintage.
A Beginner’s Beginner Guide
Deigo gives the Beginner’s Guide from a beginner’s prospective. Here he shares what has helped him with bettering his fly fishing skills.
Fly Fishing For Gar
First-time flyfishing for gar can be a learning experience. Read more as Rod explains how he worked to land his first gar on a homemade fly.
Top 5 Campgrounds In Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park can be overwhelming with its many options for camping, hiking, and food. Here Coltin lists off the Top 5 Campgrounds to stay at when visiting the Park, to help with your next trip.
Hog Days During The Dog Days
Guardian Angler is back at it again with another solid article! Covering how to hunt for those hogs in those hot summer days. He covers everything from the tackle needed to how to present lures on the retrieval.
NEW DFH MERCH
Let everyone know you are a Degenerate Fish Hippie with our new gear. We Have koozies, T-shirts, wristbands, and decals available. We will try and have our online store up and running by the end of this month, but if you are just dying to get some gear before then, email us or reach out on social media.
EPISODES
Casting For Cutty’s
Coltin hits the shores of Yellowstone Lake before work. From old bear tracks to flocks of Golden Eyes. Watch and see what the waters of Yellowstone Lake give to Colt!
Fishing In Kayaks For Tanks
Carter and Coltin bring their kayaks out for the maiden voyage of year. Coltin has fished this river plenty of times, but Carter has yet to really target the infamous Smallmouth Bass.
Fishing For Redeye Bass
We had the privilege to fish for the Tallapoosa Redeye Bass and Alabama Spotted Bass with Rowell On The River. This is a video of some of our favorite moments from the day. The Redeye Bass is a native species to the Alabama region and is highly sought after in the Southern Fly Fishing Community.
What’s New
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What Degenerates Use
Keep up to date on the gear we use and recommend by checking What Degenerates Use. IF you have any questions about gear or would like to know more, drop a request in the Contact Us section of our website.
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