Trapper Creek
@hillerns.bsky.social
Hi, I’m Eric —> Proprietor, Trapper Creek Guiding & Provisions Company and Clothespin Bakehouse in Priest Lake, Idaho. Angler. Author. Advocate. Blue dot. Open fire cook. Sourdough baker. Fly fisher. Lover of wooden boats and old Jeeps.
This morning at the resort. Spring, it feels, may have sprung.
February 15, 2026 at 6:42 PM
This morning at the resort. Spring, it feels, may have sprung.
This little sea-run wasn’t quite as bright as some others, but shone nonetheless.
February 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
This little sea-run wasn’t quite as bright as some others, but shone nonetheless.
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In this week's newsletter: Gary Loomis is trying to fight back against private equity consolidation in fly fishing: www.currentflowstate.com/north-fork-c...
A tale of two fly rods: $100 NFC blanks vs. a $1,570 Asquith
North Fork Composites' Gary Loomis announced this week he's rejected private equity advances, and launched $100 Golden Tickets good for North Fork blanks to help the company grow. The company he founded and sold, G.Loomis? It now charges over $1,500 for its Asquith rods.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:13 PM
In this week's newsletter: Gary Loomis is trying to fight back against private equity consolidation in fly fishing: www.currentflowstate.com/north-fork-c...
Wallace and I opted to do some scouting today. About four miles in, three casts, about a thousand sticks thrown.
February 8, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Wallace and I opted to do some scouting today. About four miles in, three casts, about a thousand sticks thrown.
Some of you know that I post semi-regular recipes on the Water Time Outfitters site. If I had more room, I’d park them here, as well. This week, I shared my streamside French Onion Soup, a fitting ode to the French trappers along The Deschutes in Oregon, and those old sourdoughs up here, in Idaho.
February 8, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Some of you know that I post semi-regular recipes on the Water Time Outfitters site. If I had more room, I’d park them here, as well. This week, I shared my streamside French Onion Soup, a fitting ode to the French trappers along The Deschutes in Oregon, and those old sourdoughs up here, in Idaho.
Selkirk sunrise at the lake and late morning on the Pack.
January 25, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Selkirk sunrise at the lake and late morning on the Pack.
January 24, 2026 at 8:41 PM
I love this tribute and will certainly take in the Missoula performance in October.
A River Runs Through It: Opera Montana is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Norman Maclean’s beloved elegy to family and fly fishing in Montana with a new opera by Zach Redler. My article:
www.planethugill.com/2026/01/a-ri...
www.planethugill.com/2026/01/a-ri...
A River Runs Through It: Opera Montana is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Norman Maclean’s beloved elegy to family and fly fishing in Montana with a new opera by Zach Redler
A River Runs Through It: Opera Montana is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Norman Maclean’s beloved elegy to family and fly fishing in Montana
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January 24, 2026 at 5:44 PM
I love this tribute and will certainly take in the Missoula performance in October.
January 17, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Not necessarily a big fish but healthy and so very spritely. As you can see by the smile on my face.
#flyfishing #steelhead #spey
#flyfishing #steelhead #spey
January 16, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Not necessarily a big fish but healthy and so very spritely. As you can see by the smile on my face.
#flyfishing #steelhead #spey
#flyfishing #steelhead #spey
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Fly fishing has picked up a lot of steam over the years, but the fish themselves haven’t changed much. They still eat, spook, and survive the way they always have. Which is why PHEASANT TAIL SIMPLICITY feels, in our humble opinion, like a breath of cold river air.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Fly fishing has picked up a lot of steam over the years, but the fish themselves haven’t changed much. They still eat, spook, and survive the way they always have. Which is why PHEASANT TAIL SIMPLICITY feels, in our humble opinion, like a breath of cold river air.
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One of those northern winter Sundays that felt as though the sun started setting as soon as it rose. So the headlights were on as soon as we left for the river.
#flyfishing #Idaho #jeep
#flyfishing #Idaho #jeep
January 12, 2026 at 3:34 AM
One of those northern winter Sundays that felt as though the sun started setting as soon as it rose. So the headlights were on as soon as we left for the river.
#flyfishing #Idaho #jeep
#flyfishing #Idaho #jeep
👇🏼 Pretty solid list from @robertannis.bsky.social for @outsidemag.bsky.social. I’d certainly rank three of these as faves, as well. But could I get my list of U.S. favorites down to seven? Brevity has never been my strong suit, so yeah, that’d a mighty big ask.
January 4, 2026 at 5:49 AM
👇🏼 Pretty solid list from @robertannis.bsky.social for @outsidemag.bsky.social. I’d certainly rank three of these as faves, as well. But could I get my list of U.S. favorites down to seven? Brevity has never been my strong suit, so yeah, that’d a mighty big ask.
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From the Florida Keys to Alaska, our avid angler contributor shares his favorite fishing spots in the U.S. that offer extra adventure potential bit.ly/4j1iMUH
January 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
From the Florida Keys to Alaska, our avid angler contributor shares his favorite fishing spots in the U.S. that offer extra adventure potential bit.ly/4j1iMUH
January 1, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Some fresh snow and even Santa’s Sleigh is looking chilly.
December 29, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Some fresh snow and even Santa’s Sleigh is looking chilly.
December 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Got out for a quick (and cold) little jaunt with my pals at Water Time before the rivers blew. Had no idea the camera was on me.
#flyfishing #oregon #steelhead #spey #coastal #winter
#flyfishing #oregon #steelhead #spey #coastal #winter
Robert Crandall on Instagram: "Our good friend @hillerns in the groove!
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December 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Got out for a quick (and cold) little jaunt with my pals at Water Time before the rivers blew. Had no idea the camera was on me.
#flyfishing #oregon #steelhead #spey #coastal #winter
#flyfishing #oregon #steelhead #spey #coastal #winter
Pretty moon over the trees in the front yard. I hate the cold, to be honest, but do love how everything sparkles.
December 7, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Pretty moon over the trees in the front yard. I hate the cold, to be honest, but do love how everything sparkles.
Got into some fun again this week. I have a client in Texas who has a 200-car collection and a closed track. I pay him a visit every couple of months. We try and make the best of it. 😉 Tried to get over to Galveston to fly fish for reds but to no avail.
#flyfishing #ferrari #racing #texas #bbq
#flyfishing #ferrari #racing #texas #bbq
December 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Got into some fun again this week. I have a client in Texas who has a 200-car collection and a closed track. I pay him a visit every couple of months. We try and make the best of it. 😉 Tried to get over to Galveston to fly fish for reds but to no avail.
#flyfishing #ferrari #racing #texas #bbq
#flyfishing #ferrari #racing #texas #bbq
Music is a uniquely personal thing and I’ve never ventured to post on the topic here, but as each year comes to an end, I always make a list of my faves as a recap. Stephen Wilson, Jr. has been at or near the top for me this year.
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Stephen Wilson Jr. - "Stand By Me" [Ben E. King Cover] (Live at the Print Shop)
YouTube video by Live At The Print Shop
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November 28, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Music is a uniquely personal thing and I’ve never ventured to post on the topic here, but as each year comes to an end, I always make a list of my faves as a recap. Stephen Wilson, Jr. has been at or near the top for me this year.
youtu.be/9kn7E-OauJI?...
youtu.be/9kn7E-OauJI?...
Pre-Thanksgiving baking day here at Clothespin Bakehouse before the snow falls and slows my afternoon river time.
#baking #sourdough #boule #focaccia #flyfishing #idaho
#baking #sourdough #boule #focaccia #flyfishing #idaho
November 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Pre-Thanksgiving baking day here at Clothespin Bakehouse before the snow falls and slows my afternoon river time.
#baking #sourdough #boule #focaccia #flyfishing #idaho
#baking #sourdough #boule #focaccia #flyfishing #idaho
Late summer reminisce. Dinner and a movie hits a bit different on an old wooden cruiser.
#chriscraft #woodboats #summer #evening #idaho
#chriscraft #woodboats #summer #evening #idaho
November 20, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Late summer reminisce. Dinner and a movie hits a bit different on an old wooden cruiser.
#chriscraft #woodboats #summer #evening #idaho
#chriscraft #woodboats #summer #evening #idaho
