FLY FISHING BLOG

Travelling with a fly rodSince I’ve started traveling to distant places to fly fish, I’ve learned a lot. Here’s my top tips about getting to, and how to get the most out of, your fly fishing trip to far away places.  When you’re looking at y … read more

The same thing happens to me every winter. Thankfully in PA, Muskie season never goes out. When the weather turns cold, the only obstacle that stands between me and fishing for that sought after “fish of 10,000 casts” is not knowing from one we … read more

Image by Nikki P. Age 11 Double hauling is a valuable skill for fly fishers using single-handed rods in all water types. Having the ability to skillfully present your fly under all circumstances in probably the single most important eleme … read more

It is with great pleasure that I'd like to announce that Greg Morgan has joined the RiverBum family.Greg is passionate about the sport of fly fishing, and bringing it to people from all walks of life. When he was young, he spent at his grandparen … read more

The helicopter or parachute cast is an interesting casting technique. Steve Moran taught me this technique on the St. Joe River during a hatch where the trout were being very selective. Downstream presentations can be exceptionally effective … read more

Streamer season is upon us.  We have high water in many locations across the country.  When there's high water, one of the best ways to catch fish is to streamer fish.  One of my favorite all around streamers is the Muddler Minnow … read more

Observation.  It is a critical skill to learn.  If you want to improve your fly fishing skills, one of the best things you can do is work on your observation skills. Far too many people plunk their way down to the water and start … read more

Anyone who has followed me for a bit or has gone fishing with me, knows that I am a huge advocate of fishing a double rig. In almost any situation, I have found fishing two flies is completely applicable and will out produce folks that use a singl … read more

Musky On The FlySo you want to catch a Musky on the fly! This is not for the faint of heart. Of course, chances are you’re already a Musky fisherman and know this already. Musky are called the fish of 10,000 casts for a reason.The allure of catc … read more

I’ve had cabin fever pretty bad lately and I was going out last week no matter what. Mother Nature was nice enough to cooperate, as well as some hungry cutties! What a fantastic way to end February. The weather behaved, the rivers dropped and t … read more

When I was just a yute (hat tip to “My Cousin Vinny”) I routinely gear and bait fished both fresh and saltwater with my father and my Uncle Don. I'll never forget a great white shark swimming next to the boat out in Glouchester while we were co … read more

It’s cold, snowy, and you’re just dreaming of the next time you can get on the water. I get it. There’s still plenty you can do to maximize your time on the water.  My typical approach is to first get a pot of gumbo going. It's a very ne … read more

The Buggers popularity stems from the fact that this pattern simply catches fish, all kinds of fish. It is used to catch everything from Shad to Steelhead, Trout to Pike, and Bass to Stripers…..you name it, they will hit this pattern. … read more

Well folks it’s that time of year again. The kids are getting ready for spring break and the fish are beginning to forage. Which means soon it will be time to get break out those trusty  rods, replace your lines, load up on leader an … read more

Emergers can often be overlooked in the fly fishing world. Many folks consider themselves “A Dry Fly Guy” or a “Streamer Gal”. I find it curious that some folks just stick to one thing. That’s their choice, of course, but I much prefer to … read more

So….there’s probably a strong likelihood that in an actual fishing situation, there isn’t a ton of room behind you for the overhead cast….or any room for that matter. Enter in the roll cast !  Roll CastOne of the most used, most versatil … read more