Black Hills Stealth with Hans Stephenson
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Our destination is Rapid Creek in the Black Hills with Hans Stephenson, owner of Dakota Angler & Outfitter, Rapid City, South Dakota.  Steeped in history, the Black Hills are a small stream fly fishing mecca with great public access, wild trout, and a variety of water types including freestones, spring creeks, tailwaters, and mountain meadows.   Hans gives us a rundown of Rapid Creek, top fly patterns, tips on adjusting for high gradient streams, and what motorcycles, fly fishing, and snoop dog have in common, plus the challenges new mining claims are creating for the fishery.    Bonus:  listener profile with Christy McReynolds, striper and brown trout IGFA world record holder. With host, Steve Haigh   Be the first to know about new episodes.  Sign up at https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com  Top Flies for Rapid Creek: @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Facebook and Instagram Contact Hans at Dakota Angler & Outfitter:   https://flyfishsd.com Facebook & Instagram: @dakotaflyangler YouTube @hansrcsd [email protected] | 605-341-2450 Listener Profile:  Christy McReynolds at Flying SoHo Guide Service  Please check out our Sponsors: TroutRoutes - the #1 Trout Fishing app, helping you find new trout water so you spend less time on the road and more time fishing.  https://troutinsights.com/ | Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes  Angler’s Coffee - elevating the coffee experience for the fly-fishing community & anglers everywhere with small-batch coffee delivered to your doorstep.  https://anglerscoffee.com/   | Facebook & Instagram @anglerscoffeeco    Destination Angler: ·       NEW WEBSITE!   https://www.destinationanglerpodcast.com ·       Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast on Instagram and Facebook ·       Join in the conversation with the @DestinationAnglerConnection group on Facebook.  Comments & Suggestions:  host, Steve Haigh, email [email protected] Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts Recorded May 17, 2023.  Episode 93 Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.    Podcast edited by Podcast Volume  https://www.podcastvolume.com/
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