It’s time for Rob’s yearly journey up north to the Salmon River in New York. The fish he’s aiming to catch are lake-run steelhead and brown trout. For weeks, Rob has been monitoring the low water levels while he meticulously crafted flies to complement his already stocked fly boxes, all with the hope of landing a steelhead for Producer Jason. However, this trip didn’t unfold as anticipated. Overwhelmed by sorrow, Rob finds himself unable to fish. While he was in New York, two people dear to him passed away. What was meant to be a few days of relaxing casting of flies amidst the snow has turned into just a few hours of swinging in the rain. The episode is divided between the trip preparations and the drive northward. Rob and Jason conclude the episode after Rob shares what went awry and reflects on the loss of his friends. Hence, the episode is named 'Short Stories.'

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