FLY FISHING BLOG

In Western fly fishing, an angler’s fly box is a treasure trove of options: dry flies, nymphs, midges, streamers, terrestrials with literally thousands of patterns falling within these categories. On top of that are the other …

When people hear mention of tenkara, they typically think of small streams and creek fishing for fish in similar size categories. Most anglers would not consider using a tenkara rod for a float trip, but I encourage you to continue reading. By t …

As the days grow longer and the chill of winter slowly loosens its grip, seasoned anglers like myself begin to prepare for the upcoming fly fishing season. With decades of experience as a fly fishing guide, I've come to appreciate the importance …

Have you ever switched out to a heavy streamer recommended at the shop and struggled to cast it? How about just trying to get it out of the water and have it catapult back, narrowly missing (or not) you? How about those floating stoneflies …

Finding trout in small waters seems like it would be an easy task at first for many anglers as there are simply fewer areas for the trout to seek refuge.These anglers often overlook the intangible challenges that come with angling many small trout st …

We are finally getting some warmer weather as we approach Spring. For some, we’ve been fishing throughout the winter and can’t wait to get rid of the multiple layers of everything we have to be warm. For most though, it means it's time to get ready …

Fly fishing in the winter can be a challenging but rewarding experience. The cold temperatures and potential for inclement weather can make it difficult to stay comfortable and catch fish, but with the right techniques and equipment, it is possible t …

Winter fly fishing can be a challenging and rewarding experience for anglers. The cold temperatures and shorter days can make it difficult to find and catch fish, but with the right flies, you can still have a successful day on the water.In this blog …

If your spouse is an angler, you’ve probably experienced a bit of frustration. Between fly fishing trips, fly shop excursions, fly fishing conventions, ordering fly fishing gifts, and having to deal with all the fly fishing lingo, it’s easy to let th …

A strike indicator a tool that you use when nymphing to indicate when a fish strikes at your fly. Like any piece of fly fishing gear, when it comes to strike indicators, you want the right tool for the job.Some strikes are no-brainers, aggressive, ha …

There are many schools of thought about fly fishing with your spouse.One school of thought goes something like this...” this is my time by myself or with my friends, it’s my thing.” One person fishes, while the other does something else. If that wor …

The easy and quick answer is yes, but let me tell you the top reasons why.Fly fishing is an activity that you can do all your life. I fish on some private water, and they have benches around the lake so people can sit when they fish. The other day, …