Way On Up

August 6, 2018 Jillian Rash

Jillian Schuller Photography - Fly Fishing

I've always considered myself to be a mountain person. I live, play, survive in the mountains, define myself by it. I've never been so wrong about anything. At best, I'm a hill person.

Last week, Jacob and I made plans to meet up with a fellow bamboo rod maker and one of my first rod bag customers, Dave Sornborger - Animas Rods. After all, we're are in his backyard, who better to show us around. "You're good with 2.5 miles, right?" Jacob asked me. I didn't give it a second thought. Two miles, seriously, that's a quick hike for me. It wasn't until the night before that I was informed that over the course of two-miles we'd be gaining 2,000 ft in elevation and starting off at 10,000 ft.

Living

August 1, 2018 Jillian Rash

I've always belived there's a difference between surviving and really, truly living. As with most people, some days, weeks, even months are spent just trying to survive, make it through the day. Then there are those other moments when you're living.

I've tried to build myself a life that isn't just simply waking up every day and getting through, but a life I love. I'm always thankful for this world I live in, but like everyone else, some days it simply comes down to surviving.

Back To Durango

July 21, 2018 Jillian Rash

We finally made it to Colorado and our favorite high-country trout stream. For the first time we’re seeing green hillsides and plentiful wildflowers and I admit that I’m more than a little distracted by them.

Be a Patriot for Our Wild Places

July 4, 2018 Jillian Rash

Happy Fourth of July, everyone!
I'm sure most of you are finishing up your early morning fishing trips and getting ready for a fun night filled with food, a good brew, and camaraderie with your favorite people. I've got my beer on ice, all my kale chopped up and veggie burgers ready to hit the grill!

But, I took a few minutes out of my day to speak up for the most American resource our country has, wild places.

I urge you to do the same. Here are a few things you can do on this holiday (and every other day) to help our greatest treasures.

Get The Next One

July 2, 2018 Jillian Rash

Some mornings you wake up late.

You decide on a whim to get in an hour or two of fishing.

You check and recheck the water temperature.

You catch a handful of tiny rainbows.

What's In My Bag

June 28, 2018 Jillian Rash

We're 17 days away from Durango! So naturally, it's time to start packing!

Here's a look at a few of the outdoorsy things I love and plan to take with me.