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10 Proven Summer Flies
Summer fly fishing in Colorado can take a creative approach to avoid pressured fisheries and smart trout. Here are 10 product flies.
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Fishing the Good Fight
- Feb 17
- 4 min
Seasonal Affective Disorder: The Winter Blues
Winter is here again, with it brings colder temperatures, shorter days, longer nights and for many, seasonal depression or seasonal...
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Fishing the Good Fight
- Jan 3
- 4 min
New Year Resolutions vs. Intentions
There goes another year down. In 2021, we continued to experience a global pandemic and all the difficulties that came with it. I’m...
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Jennings Hester
- Dec 2, 2021
- 4 min
Take it from Teddy, put some skin in the game, defeat is not the end, it is only the beginning.
As someone who appreciates the outdoors, Theodore Roosevelt is a bit of an icon of mine. He was a dedicated conservationist, and during...
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Fishing the Good Fight
- Nov 19, 2021
- 3 min
When you’re struggling, instead of “Shoulding” all over yourself, try being compassionate instead.
I believe expectations are good to have. They help us structure our lives, find purpose and direction, and can give us something to...
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fliesforgood
- Jun 3, 2021
- 3 min
The Balance of Breathing
“Just take a deep breath” they say. Breathing oxygen is the essence of life, this goes without saying. Over the course of human history...
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fliesforgood
- Apr 15, 2021
- 5 min
The Past Is In The Past. Right? Men and Childhood Trauma
By Stephen Rodgers, LCSW Dave sits down on the couch in my office. He has come to see me because he is getting frustrated and angry at...
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Jennings Hester
- Mar 24, 2021
- 1 min
The Crisis in Male Mental Health: A Call to Action
The American Journal of Men's Health is releasing a six part series about the crisis that is men's mental health. The link is below....
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fliesforgood
- Jan 28, 2021
- 2 min
A Women's Perspective on Men's Mental Health.
Advocating for men’s mental well-being is one that is very important to me. I was raised by my father who struggled with his own darkness...
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fliesforgood
- Nov 11, 2020
- 1 min
What is Therapeutic?
Phil and I check-in every Monday afternoon. He has been a direct report for the last 3.5 years. He is the Program Operations Manager at...
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fliesforgood
- Oct 1, 2020
- 4 min
Top 10 South Platte Patterns for Fall
It's that time of year again. The water temperatures are starting to drop and the larger bugs are becoming less prevalent. Although we'd...
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fliesforgood
- Aug 26, 2020
- 4 min
Fishing & Mindfulness
Fishing is an age old tradition that has long permitted men to escape the hustle and bustle of city and family life. This relatively...
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Jennings Hester
- Jul 22, 2020
- 3 min
Giving Therapy a Chance
As a therapist, I so wish that I had more men on my caseload. Variety is the spice of life, and unfortunately in my practice, there is a...
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Jennings Hester
- May 26, 2020
- 4 min
How Barometric Pressure Affects Trout Feeding & Behavior
Written By: FlyCastUSA.com As anglers, we’ve all had days when you catch so many trout that you lose count and days when no matter what...
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Jennings Hester
- May 18, 2020
- 3 min
Why Men Don't Talk Feelings
Guest Blog by Stephen Rodgers, founder of Denver Men's Therapy & Rodgers Counseling.
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Jennings Hester
- May 5, 2020
- 4 min
Interested in Fly Tying? Tips to Get Started!
There is nothing quite like landing your first trout on a pattern you tied. It's a special feeling that really bring the entire sport...
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Jennings Hester
- Mar 27, 2020
- 3 min
Spring Challenge: Don't Look at the Fishing Reports
Spring is here and we know this sounds crazy... why would any angler not look at a fishing report before their next weekend getaway? The...
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