Sharing the journey

Our mission is to share our Ozark outdoor adventures and inspire you to get outside and GET LOST. You’ll find us wet-wading with a fly rod or floating down the river, chasing the thrill of the catch. Every YouTube episode highlights the flies, gear, and techniques we’re using, along with extra behind-the-scenes thoughts in the video description—our “Backcast.” We’d love for you to subscribe and join us on the next adventure.

Ozark Backcast

Lower Elk River Ten Mile Winter Float Southwest Missouri

Lower Elk River Ten Mile Winter Float Southwest...

Paul Salley

Drift through the wintry calm of the Lower Elk River on a 10-mile float in Southwest Missouri — discover tranquil waters, scenic banks, and quiet outdoor escape.

Lower Elk River Ten Mile Winter Float Southwest...

Paul Salley

Drift through the wintry calm of the Lower Elk River on a 10-mile float in Southwest Missouri — discover tranquil waters, scenic banks, and quiet outdoor escape.

Snow, Solitude, and Trout: Winter Fly Fishing Adventure

Snow, Solitude, and Trout: Winter Fly Fishing A...

Paul Salley

Embrace winter’s quiet beauty on a fly fishing adventure—snow-covered banks, solitary streams, and rainbow trout waiting in cold water at Roaring River State Park.

Snow, Solitude, and Trout: Winter Fly Fishing A...

Paul Salley

Embrace winter’s quiet beauty on a fly fishing adventure—snow-covered banks, solitary streams, and rainbow trout waiting in cold water at Roaring River State Park.

Flies Only Winter Trout Fishing at Roaring River State Park

Flies Only Winter Trout Fishing at Roaring Rive...

Paul Salley

Experience winter trout fishing at Roaring River State Park using flies only—chill water, focused casts, and pure fly angling in pristine Ozark surroundings.

Flies Only Winter Trout Fishing at Roaring Rive...

Paul Salley

Experience winter trout fishing at Roaring River State Park using flies only—chill water, focused casts, and pure fly angling in pristine Ozark surroundings.

Winter Wade for Smallmouth Two Hours One Fish

Winter Wade for Smallmouth Two Hours One Fish

Paul Salley

Spend two brisk hours wading for smallmouth on a winter creek — one determined fish, stunning surroundings, and the quiet thrill of cold-water fly fishing.

Winter Wade for Smallmouth Two Hours One Fish

Paul Salley

Spend two brisk hours wading for smallmouth on a winter creek — one determined fish, stunning surroundings, and the quiet thrill of cold-water fly fishing.

Roaring River Winter Catch and Release Opener

Roaring River Winter Catch and Release Opener

Paul Salley

Kicked off the catch-and-release opener at Roaring River — cold water, eager trout, and the joy of fly fishing in Ozark serenity.

Roaring River Winter Catch and Release Opener

Paul Salley

Kicked off the catch-and-release opener at Roaring River — cold water, eager trout, and the joy of fly fishing in Ozark serenity.

One Fly Pattern All Summer Chasing Ozark Smallmouth

One Fly Pattern All Summer Chasing Ozark Smallm...

Paul Salley

Pursued Ozark smallmouth all summer with just one fly pattern — simplicity, strategy, and nonstop action on clear creeks and rivers.

One Fly Pattern All Summer Chasing Ozark Smallm...

Paul Salley

Pursued Ozark smallmouth all summer with just one fly pattern — simplicity, strategy, and nonstop action on clear creeks and rivers.