Black Hills Stealth with Hans Stephenson

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  

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Contact Hans at Dakota Angler & Outfitter:  

• https://flyfishsd.com
• Facebook & Instagram: @dakotaflyangler
• YouTube @hansrcsd
• flyfish@rapidnet.com | 605-341-2450

Listener Profile:  Christy McReynolds at Flying SoHo Guide Service 

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Recorded May 17, 2023.  Episode 93

Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.