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In this edition of The Morning Hatch:
- The deadly sins of fly fishing. We all do them, even if we don't know we do. See which ones you are guilty of. - The Seven Deadly Sins of Fly Fishing
- Why you should always have this pattern in your fly box. - The Sparkle Dun: Greatest Fly Ever?
- Beginner's Corner: There is a lot to learn when starting, but man, is it worth it. - Is Fly Fishing Hard? 7 Things You’ll Need To Learn
The Seven Deadly Sins of Fly Fishing
by Todd Tanner - HATCH
"Rushing into the water. The most important time on the water is often spent watching, not fishing. It’s a common mistake; we arrive at our destination excited to fish … and more likely than not when we rush into the river at our favorite spot, we’re spooking fish that we may not even see… and these spooked fish telegraph their nervousness to others." Cont...
The Sparkle Dun: Greatest Fly Ever?
by Spencer Durrant - Flylords
"I’ve fished it everywhere from Yellowstone’s Firehole, to tundra spring creeks in Alaska, to picky tailwater browns throughout the Rockies, and the Sparkle Dun fits in everywhere. Tied in a few different sizes (I prefer 18s and 20s), and on different hooks (Tiemco 2488s are my go-to, but extended-body curved nymph hooks are also great), I’ve yet to find a river where the Sparkle Dun didn’t belong." Cont...
Beginner's Corner
Is Fly Fishing Hard? 7 Things You’ll Need To Learn
by Matt Buchenau - Fly Fishing Fix
"Over the years, I’ve seen people take to the sport with relative ease, while others seem to struggle for a while before the light goes on. The good news? Regardless of which category you fall into, if you commit to learning how to fly fish without letting the inevitable early frustrations dissuade you, your learning curve, though steep at first, should be short.
To that end, and along with tips to get through them with comparative ease, here are the 7 most important areas of fly fishing you’ll need to learn and understand." Cont...
Now, have a good day. KB
“The gods do not deduct from man’s allotted span the hours spent in fishing.” - Herbert Hoover
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Steelers undrafted rookie reportedly upset Mike Tomlin before being cut
The Pittsburgh Steelers surprisingly had a few quality undrafted free agents during 2025 training camp and preseason, as many of them have put up an actual fight to make it to the 53-man roster. Unfortunately, there is very little room on the team, so some very tough decisions will have to be made on that front. Guys like Max Hurleman and JJ Galbreath have been stating their case throughout camp and into gameday, giving the coaching staff a good problem. One decision was surprisingly easy, however. During his weekly Q A chat, insider Ray Fittipaldo was asked about undrafted rookie Roc Taylor and why he was let go right after the preseason Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He spoke about something that happened right before that contest. "[Roc Taylor] actually got in Tomlin's doghouse at the joint practice," Fittipaldo said. "Not sure if that's the sole reason he was cut, but maybe part of it." Fittipaldo would not expand on what happened, but head coach Mike Tomlin saw enough of the rookie before gameday. It looked like Taylor would at least get first dibs on a practice-squad spot if he was released on roster cutdown day, but now, it seems like his chance of developing in Pittsburgh is gone entirely. Now, he is just hoping someone gives him a call for a chance to be on a practice squad elsewhere. It seemed like Taylor's stock was rising after preseason Week 2. Hurleman had a very rough game, and the former Memphis Tigers standout had three receptions for 39 yards against the Bucs. He was the second-leading receiver on the team, only behind Roman Wilson. It looked like he was forcing himself onto a roster spot, but apparently, Tomlin might have just been waiting until after the game to tell him to pack his bags and try again somewhere else. Steelers' recent receiver issues make Taylor cut even more concerning What makes this decision even more rough is the fact that the Steelers have three receivers who are not healthy at all. Calvin Austin III is trying to return after missing multiple weeks of practice with an injury, Ben Skowronek recently developed a toe issue and utility man Jonnu Smith has barely participated in practice since July. Spots were opening up for undrafted rookies to take, but Taylor may have said or done something inexcusable enough to lose that chance. The Steelers entered training camp with questionable wide receiver depth, and now it's only more concerning. Wilson's recent development has been the bright spot of the preseason at that position, as Scotty Miller has been taking over the role of WR3 since the game against Tampa Bay. That's why they brought in another possibly injured veteran, Gabe Davis, for a visit, and now they may be hoping that he does not sign elsewhere. Instead of Taylor taking the opportunity to push for a roster spot, guys like Hurleman and Brandon Johnson will be looking to make the team and stick around as numerous players recover from their injuries. With Davis having another visit on Wednesday and the Steelers playing in the preseason finale on Thursday, he most likely will not be signed until after that game. That means the bubble players can prove to the team that they don't need him. It's not public in regards to what Taylor did to get himself in trouble, but he could have had this prime opportunity to be on an active roster as an undrafted rookie. He could have easily been above Hurleman and Johnson on the depth chart. Instead, he is just hoping he makes any team's practice squad now.
Texas' Arch Manning reacts to grandfather Archie's 2026 NFL Draft prediction
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning should keep his family group chat updated about his decision for the 2026 NFL Draft. He doesn't want it tipping his plans, especially when they're not confirmed. Manning's grandfather, former New Orleans Saints QB Archie, told Texas Monthly his grandson isn't going to declare for the 2026 draft in a story published at the beginning of August. The 21-year-old passer, however, clarified he's keeping his options open. "I don't know where he got that from," Manning said Tuesday, via CJ Vogel of OnTexasFootball. "He texted me and apologized about that, but I'm really just taking it day-by-day right now." Manning attempted just 95 passes in his first two seasons at Texas but is already viewed as a potential No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft. In a story published Tuesday, The Athletic's Dane Brugler tabbed him as his top QB entering the season. Still, it would reportedly take a special circumstance for Manning to declare for the draft in 2026. He would want to play for a team that has a stable head-coaching situation and front office. Most franchises that are picking near the top of the draft don't have that. More importantly, Manning must prove he's worthy of the No. 1 pick. Despite his family name, he doesn't have a large enough sample size to show he's pro-ready. "If his last name were 'Smith' and he were a three-star recruit instead of a five-star blue-chipper, would he still appear this high early in draft rankings? Who knows," wrote Brugler. "However, what he has put on film so far has been very impressive. Now, scouts need to see it consistently each week, especially against the top opponents on Texas' schedule." Manning faces an elite opponent in Week 1. The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes host the No. 1 Longhorns on Aug. 30 at noon ET (Fox). The QB should probably tell his family to deflect questions about the draft until he's ready to make a decision. Speculation about his future could create even more pressure, which he doesn't need.
Five-time NBA All-Star announces retirement
Former No. 1 overall pick and five-time NBA All-Star John Wall has announced his retirement in a video on social media. “I’ve been chasing a ball since I could barely walk. Driveways, parks, packed gyms, 5:00 am workouts,” Wall said over a video montage of his career highlights. “I gave this game everything I had, from Raleigh to Kentucky to the league. Every jersey I’ve worn meant more than just wins and stats. It was about representing something bigger, and it’s something I couldn’t do without you. “To my family, my mom especially, thank you for all your sacrifices. I hope I made you proud. To my teammates, trainers, and coaches, thank you for believing in me. And to the fans, you made me feel unstoppable. “Today I’m stepping off the court, but not away from the game. Basketball will always be in my life. As new opportunities present themselves, I feel now is the time to walk confidently into my next chapter. Thank you for every cheer, every moment. Retired, but never done, I’m doing it the Wall way.” Drafted first overall by the Wizards in 2010 after earning SEC Player of the Year honors as a freshman at Kentucky, Wall almost immediately emerged as Washington’s full-time starting point guard and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting. The 6’3″ guard, known for his speed and athleticism, remained in D.C. for 10 seasons, receiving five straight All-Star nods from 2014-18, making an All-Defensive team in 2015 and earning All-NBA third team honors (and MVP votes) in 2017. However, a series of leg injuries, including a torn Achilles, slowed down Wall during his last few seasons with the Wizards. He was traded to Houston during the 2020 offseason, but was limited to just 40 appearances across two seasons with the Rockets due to ongoing health issues. Wall’s last season in the NBA came in 2022-23, when he made 34 outings for the Clippers. In total, Wall appeared in 647 NBA regular season games, making 604 starts, and averaged 18.7 points, 8.9 assists and 4.2 rebounds in 34.9 minutes per contest, with a career shooting line of .430/.322/.776. Reporting as recently as December 2024 indicated that Wall hadn’t given up on making an NBA comeback, but after no opportunities materialized this past season, the veteran – who will turn 35 on Sept. 6 – has decided to call it a career. Shortly after Wall made his announcement, the Wizards put out a social media post congratulating him on his retirement and referring to him as “one of our franchise all-time greats.”
Nine wide receivers the Vikings might find on the trade block
Even though Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell hasn't outright said he's worried about the wide receiver depth, it's become apparent that Minnesota could be targeting a wide receiver on the trade market. That's the word from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, while NFL insider Dianna Russini says the Vikings, Jets and 49ers are teams monitoring the trade market for wide receivers. At this point of the season, players most likely to be traded are those in contract standoffs and players who are cut candidates ahead of the Aug. 26 53-man roster deadline. Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders The 30-year-old is in a contract standoff entering the final year of his deal, which carries a $25.5 million cap hit. The Athletic's Nicki Jhabvala reported Wednesday that McLaurin may be seeking more than the $33 million per year D.K. Metcalf got from the Steelers. If that's the case, the Vikings are likely a poor suitor considering Jordan Addison will be due for a contract extension soon and they're already paying Justin Jefferson big money. Subscribe: Sign up for the free Vikings On SI newsletter Adam Thielen, Carolina Panthers A reunion sounded like a great idea until Thielen suffered a hamstring injury in Carolina's game against the Raiders on Sunday. He's now expected to miss some time, which means the idea of Minnesota trading for him carries very little weight. Romeo Doubs and Mecole Hardman, Green Bay Packers Doubs had 46 catches for 601 yards and four touchdowns despite missing four games with a concussion last season. Seeing the Packers cut him would be a bit shocking, but his name is plastered all over the rumor mill. The caveat here is that the Packers play in the NFC North, so why would they strengthen Minnesota's roster when they could trade him elsewhere? Assuming Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, Savion Williams, Dontayvion Wicks and Dobbs make the team, that leaves one possible final receiver spot up for grabs — and it's likely between Hardman and Malik Heath. Hardman would be a nice weapon at wide receiver to fill depth in Minnesota, and he'd also work in as the No. 1 punt returner. Kendrick Bourne and Ja'Lynn Polk, New England Patriots The Patriots have a solid group developing at wide receiver with Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and DeMario Douglas, while Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III also seem likely to make the team. That leaves Bourne, who signed a three-year, $19.5 million contract last year, on the cut line. So too could be Polk, whom the Pats drafted in the second round last year. Bourne has been more than serviceable in his eight-year career, averaging 45 receptions for 569 yards and three touchdowns per season. Polk had just 12 catches for 87 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie, and he just returned to practice this week after suffering a shoulder injury in New England's first preseason game. Curtis Samuel, Buffalo Bills Jay Skurski of the Buffalo News believes the Bills will trade Samuel. The 29-year-old has been solid in his his career (averaging 56 catches for 589 yards and four touchdowns per season) but he had only 31 catches for 251 yards and one touchdown last season. He also carries cap hits of $9 million this season and $9.7 million next season, according to Over The Cap. Minnesota has more than $26 million in cap space, per Over The Cap, but do they want to take on a contract beyond this season? If Buffalo sweetens the pot with a draft pick, maybe it's worth it. That's precisely what Skurski thinks the Bills will need to do in order to find a trade partner. “We’re counting on general manager Brandon Beane to work a little magic here by trading Samuel,” Skurski says. “There doesn’t figure to be a robust market for a wide receiver coming off a down season who hasn’t been able to practice much this summer, so perhaps Beane will have to attach a draft-pick sweetener – think something like Samuel and a fifth-round pick in exchange for a sixth-round pick – but freeing up $7.34 million against the cap would be worth it.” Trey Palmer, Tampa Bay Buccaneers The speedy receiver with return skills seemed like a logical trade candidate until the Buccaneers lost Jalen McMillan to a neck injury. That may have opened the door for Palmer to secure a spot on the 53-man roster. Without him, Tampa Bay would be starting the season with Chris Godwin on the PUP list, setting the stage for a top three of Mike Evans, Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson. Palmer now seems like a surefire depth receiver in Tampa. Skyy Moore, Kansas City Chiefs Moore is a cut candidate in Kansas City. Last week, Moore dropped two passes and muffed a kickoff and then made up for his mistakes with an 88-yard punt return for a touchdown. As a receiver, the 2022 second-round pick totaled 43 catches for 494 yards and one touchdown through his first two seasons, and then went without a catch in 2025 as a core muscle injury wiped out the majority of his season. More from Vikings On SI
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