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May 3, 2025 22 mins

🎣 Episode Summary:

In this episode of Wandering Gypsy RV Life, host Stan Cromlish shares an unforgettable day floating and fly fishing through the legendary Henry’s Fork Canyon in Eastern Idaho. Joined by good friend Jeff Roper, a well-known TV and radio personality, and guided by expert Jon Lewis from TroutHunter Outfitters, the adventure is filled with stunning scenery, unexpected encounters, and plenty of laughter.

From dodging a flotilla of inner tubers to a surprise visit from a thieving osprey mid-catch, the day was anything but ordinary. Listeners will hear about Jeff’s milestone of catching his very first trout on a fly rod, the awe-inspiring beauty of Box Canyon, and reflections on the storied history of the Henry’s Fork — one of America’s most iconic fly-fishing rivers.

After a full day on the water, the journey continues with a relaxing stay at the newly opened Idaho Falls Luxury RV Park, offering the perfect end to a truly epic day.

This episode celebrates friendship, nature, the unpredictable joy of travel, and, of course, a few great fishing stories along the way.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✅ The backstory of chasing trout across the western U.S.

✅ Why the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River is legendary among anglers

✅ The hilarious obstacle course of inner tubers on the river

✅ An osprey’s daring trout theft — right off the fly line

✅ Jeff Roper’s first-ever trout caught on a fly rod

✅ The magic of Box Canyon’s towering cliffs and clear waters

✅ A stay at Idaho Falls Luxury RV Park and its top-tier amenities

✅ Reflections on why the best adventures are the ones you don’t plan

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Epic Fly Fishing Adventure in Henry’s Fork Canyon

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