Don't Hotspot Utah's Wild Places

It upsets me to see an article from a nation wide fly fishing magazine talking about one of Utah's best kept secrets. I'm grinding my teeth as I read about and see pictures of a particular lake that I have fished before. Orvis guru Phil Monahan goes on a cutthroat slam in Utah and travels to my neck of the woods seeking bright colorado cutts. Here is my message to you Phil: Dear Phil, please do not talk of secret fishing places in a national magazine for others to see. I understand that you were highlighting the new Utah cutthroat slam, and it's importance in conservation and awareness. However, as a local angler and someone who wants special places to remain that way, it was upsetting to see this area brought to light on a national scale. You wouldn't want others showing off your secret spots would you? Or are you just interested in making sure Orvis keeps you on as editor of OrvisNews by pushing great content? Regardless, know that you have upset many locals here in Utah, and you should think twice before talking of special wild places that are seemingly becoming more out in the open with social media. From: Your fellow Utah angler.