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The golden stonefly hatch is one of the best windows of the year to throw giant dry flies and get big trout looking up. In this episode, Spencer and Alex head deep into remote backcountry for a few days of wet wading, big bugs, and the chance at a real trophy — with a friendly biggest-fish challenge (and a few grizzly bears) along the way. We break down exactly how we fish the hatch: a golden stonefly Chubby Chernobyl up top with a Pat's Rubber Legs or golden stone nymph dropper, why big trout will move several feet to crush a high-protein stonefly, how to slow down your cast to avoid tangles, and how to add split shot to get your dropper deep when the hole calls for it. If you've ever wanted to fish a big-bug hatch with confidence, this one's for you.
