The Inside Line

Taking a Flyer on a Book of Dreams

Taking a Flyer on a Book of Dreams

Posted by Pete Robbins on Sep 11th 2019

I ordered a book from Amazon last week, which is not unusual because I try to read two books every month, but rarely have I anticipated one quite this much. In fact, I don’t think any Robbins family m …

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Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better

Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better

Posted by Pete Robbins on Aug 8th 2019

I owe an apology to the women of Alaska. Heading into my recent trip, I figured that in the most distant and different state, gender roles would be remarkably separated and antiquated. In fact, my exp …

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Buy Local

Buy Local

Posted by Pete Robbins on Jan 9th 2018

The last of our local bass-centric tackle shops died a few years ago. Sure, Bass Pro and Cabela’s are more access …

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Stuffed Trout

Stuffed Trout

Posted by Pete Robbins on Aug 21st 2016

My Montana cutthroat replica arrived a few days ago, looking as if it had been freshly snatched from the Bitterroot. It’s been 11 months since I caught the trout, and seeing it again brought me back t …

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