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Jess McGlothlin Media Images + Words. Professional photographer and writer. Fly angler. Assignment work in 27 countries, 6 continents. www.jessmcglothlinmedia.com Any place. Any time.

Freelance photojournalist. Specializing in outdoor adventure, fly fishing, travel, and disaster relief. Currently based in Bozeman, Montana. Available for assignment.

02/06/2025

We fished hard in the wind and rain yesterday, and were rewarded with a break in the weather during the run back to the . When decided to stop at one more spot, I was happy to throw a few more casts… and they paid off nicely.

Having a stellar time here in Argentina. We’ve had a bit of weather this week on the River Cruiser, but the team is taking wonderful care of us. Excited to see what tomorrow brings.

02/04/2025

Day one done here at the . Golden dorado were caught, adventures were had, and I’m excited to see what the next three days bring.

02/02/2025

Fresh newsletter is out, with reporting from Week 1 back in Argentina: https://jessmcglothlinmedia.substack.com/p/weekly-round-up-a-week-back-at-estancia

01/31/2025

Hard work paid off beautifully today for , who was able to join us on the water today here at . Another exceptional day with plenty of fish all around, a sampling of all kinds of weather, and excellent company.

01/28/2025

Plenty of wind and chill today here at , but we still had an awesome day with fish for everyone here in Argentina. Big thanks to guides and —and the whole awesome crew here at —for taking great care of us. Everyone’s had awesome fish so far this week, and excited to see what the rest of the week brings.

01/26/2025

New newsletter dropped:

We made it back to Argentina. Now to settle into three weeks of fishing and photography.

01/22/2025

I’m starting the peregrination down to Argentina this morning, leaving behind sub-zero Montana for a few weeks. Doesn’t mean my brain’s not on the early-season fishing that’ll be waiting when I come back home. Plotting to hopefully get some time on the water with little brother (aka ) like we did this spring day on the Big Hole many springs ago. We’re both about to turn another year older (same birthday, one year apart) and after this past year, that’s something worth f-ing celebrating.

01/21/2025

Sometimes you just need to sit in the wind, on the shore, and appreciate the moment. Excited to spend more time this year with the folks who know the good moments when they come.

Image: , Chile, March 2020.

01/19/2025

Curious what it takes to pack for three weeks of travel, shooting, and fishing in three different locations? Here you go:
https://jessmcglothlinmedia.substack.com/p/weekly-round-up-the-packing-game

01/15/2025

If you can’t have a little laugh, what’s the point? (And a good hatch coming off the water never hurts.)

Back when had the googly-eyed skiff, on a Missouri River October day.

01/12/2025

Next week we get back into travel mode, and in preparation for the work to come, this week's newsletter dives into the challenge of making portraits.

https://jessmcglothlinmedia.substack.com/p/weekly-round-up-hurry-up-and-wait

01/10/2025

It’s grey this week in Montana, but it’s all good since there’s sunshine on the radar. Looking forward to the peregrination south to Argentina in a few weeks… including a stop back at the .

01/07/2025

Go-time vibes.

The process.

The reward.

The fish are a bonus, yes, but—as always—it’s about both the process and the target.

Images: Bolivia with , October 2023.

01/03/2025

Here’s to more jungle airstrips this year.

Image: Oromomo Village, departing Pluma Lodge operation. October 2023.

12/31/2024

Sending a big thanks to everyone who helped make 2024 epic. It wasn’t the year I’d planned—eight shoots canceled due to unexpected surgery—but we made the most of it. From boat dances off the Darien Gap to impromptu push-ups on the banks of Jurassic Lake to hunting up lulo in the streets of Medellin, thanks to all of you who were a part of it (it’s impossible to fit photos of you all in ten slides!). And, as always, an extra-special shout-out to the guides, lodge crews, brands, partners, and everyone who let me point a camera in their direction. You all make these images possible.

Some of these shots you’ll have seen here on Instagram or in the pages of a print magazine. Some of them have been kept back, just for me and the folks in them. So many good little moments on location never “make it big” to published media, and that suits me just fine. Often those little “you had to be there” moments are the best ones.

Cheers to a hard-charging 2025! See you on the water.

12/29/2024

Last newsletter of 2024 (here’s to 2025).

https://jessmcglothlinmedia.substack.com/p/cheers-to-2024s-adventures

12/27/2024

2025 goal: more good adventures with excellent people. People who aren’t shy of the work or worried about sleeping rough under the stars for a few nights; who know how to laugh off all the misadventures that go with true travel.

Image: Zach and putting in the work, with a big brown trout payoff at the end. Trout bumming in Chilean Patagonia, March 2020

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Spring runoff is here. But there’s some fishable water around if you know where to look. 😎

Run run run. Making the most of a rainy day on the Cape with @costasunglasses today.

Spring is sprung here in Montana.

Happy Easter Sunday, crew.

Monday vibes. Footage: Belize, January 2021.

Here’s your Tuesday mental break. Shot with @elpescadorbelize, October 2020.

This was the scene right about this time last weekend. Chasing cutthroat in the hills with solid friends… ready to get back on this water! Went for a different flavor this weekend. A solo SUP mission for largemouth and perch this morning, then lap swim workout this afternoon. Time to rinse and repeat before tomorrow, and a sprint of a week ahead.

Another Martha’s Vineyard Catch-and-Release Tournament in the books. Slept about six hours total in two days, saw and fished alongside some of the best humans I know, camped in the rain, and harassed a few stripers. Forever grateful for people and places like this… good for the soul. I’m exhausted and happy and already keen for next year’s tournament.

It’s still hard to beat stripers in the dark, low hours of the morning. Even though the only thing I can photograph then is blurry video with an ancient iPhone. Happy to leave the big cameras in the bag and focus on the fishing this weekend.

Idaho River Fly Fishing Aerial

It was a long Monday. So here’s 50-odd seconds of chill time for your evening. (Bonus points if you can spot @jakeai3 and Marley stalking along the bank, looking for mouse eating cutthroat.) This was a good way to spend this past weekend, despite the cold temps. Back in Missoula for 48 hours before heading off to the next adventure. Just enough time to pack, do laundry, take a few calls, and file a few stories.