FLY FISHING BLOG

I got an email a couple of weeks ago asking several questions about tippet and leaders. This is a confusing topic, especially for those who may be new to the sport. As I was learning, I remember looking at numbers and Xs and wondering what it all … read more

Its autumn, the leaves are turning, there’s a chill in the air, the Brown Trout are spawning, and our local rivers aren’t nearly as crowed. What time is it? It’s Bugger time! Nothing gets me fired up like fishing for big, bad, brown trout….and n … read more

The advances in leader and tippet materials have been amazing over the past several years. I have so much respect for our forefathers that used silk or horse hair….now that must have been a huge challenge. We’ve got it much easier. On … read more

“Why”? I am often asked this when I describe my love for fly fishing. I likely do not fit the “typical” profile of a fly angler. For the past 20 years, I’ve spent and continue spend my Mondays-Fridays helping build pharmaceutical companies, launch … read more

Autumn is upon us!  I love this time of year.  The dog days of summer are gone, the days are getting shorter, and the leaves are turning.  The crisp coolness of the air is something special, but I digress.... This time of year can … read more

One of the most overlooked aspects of fishing, I think, is fish behavior.  I’ve seen beginners really struggle with this, especially if fishing multiple species or changing from one to another. I know when I switched from gear fishing … read more

I often get asked why the fly, or why flyfishing. I used to say because not many people do it, or because not many people are where I like to go. However much as with any enjoyable sport, more and more people, whom often times didn't get the … read more

When the words "streamer fishing" comes up, most folks think about stripping through deep pools, runs, lakes, and long swings through deep water. How many of you honestly break out the streamer rod with shallow water and riffles? Probably not t … read more

Need to get down deep? Swift water? You need to learn how to fish the Bounce Rig.Oddly, it’s a two fly set up. Yeah, strange coming from me isn’t it? Hey, I’m a two fly kind of guy!  Here’s what you do. You actually tie weight on to … read more

Today we are going to talk about buying a new fly rod.  But with so many brands out there, what do you buy.......Or more importantly to most......what do you spend? Now a days you can spend as little as $10.00 at a yard sale or $1,000 at a … read more

I was on the phone last night helping a customer with a rod selection. He at first was looking for a stiff, fast action fly rod. I of course asked him what kind of fishing he does. As it turns out, mostly small streams and brooks.It seems it’s … read more

How frustrating. You make a great cast, get a good drift, a beautiful fish comes up……and it gives you the middle fin and turns away. After you’ve finished cursing like a sailor, here’s a couple of tips to try out…As the year progresses, fish get … read more

Great year for fishing king salmon in Alaska once again. Every year calls for different river conditions, this year the water stayed low with no big rains to raise or muddy the water. We fished more with our fly rod this year than in past years. T … read more

I have the opportunity to travel the world in my professional career. Typically work is work. You’re putting in 10-12 hour days, you’re running and gunning, taking out customers, suppliers, staff or whatnot. There’s very little time to experience … read more

Why do I hear Glenn Fry in my head right now? I guess I'm showing my age a bit too! Well, we are in full summer swing, and that means water temperatures are on the rise.  At RiverBum, we care about the conservation of wild and native trout, an … read more

The moon phases aren’t right, the weather isn’t great, you’ve upset the fly fishing gods……slow days happen to all of us, and it’s inevitable. Here are some tips to help you out. Slow down! Take a very disciplined approach to your fishing. Slow … read more