Told from the perspective of 3rd generation Jackson Hole fly fishing guide Boots Allen, Iconic Rises conveys the reverence the local fly fishing community has for the native Snake River Fine Spotted Cutthroat Trout and the upper Snake River fishery. At a time when climate change, water temperatures, in-stream flows, invasive species, fishing pressure and water management are all having compounding negative effects on many of the West’s wild trout fisheries, these native cutthroat trout are in relatively healthy condition thanks to fortuitous geographical factors and passionate human efforts. This story celebrates the successful conservation and preservation work of many non-profit and government organizations, while also communicating the need to avoid complacency by proactively addressing some of the fisheries’ looming threats.<\/em>
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