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Fly Fishing Rod Actions Explained (Post)
Fly fishing is a surprisingly deep and complex sport. It looks a lot more visually impressive than regular spin fishing – sometimes requiring you to wade deep into the water to cast out your line – ...
March Brown Hatch(Post)We are coming upon one of my favorite hatches of the year. Eastern March Browns are found from the Eastern United States to the Upper Midwest. Western March Browns populate rivers and streams fr ...
Changing tactics during the mid-summer fishing season.(Post)Here in Southeast Idaho the rivers get fished hard during the summer. Also the river water heats up, drops and clears, the hatches are strong and many - providing plenty of natural bugs for trout t ...
Fly Fishing Tippet Tip(Post)A few years ago I had a tippet problem that cost me a 10 inch fish. I know, so what, a ten inch stocked rainbow is nothing to cry about. The problem - this little pellet head I lost just happened ...
5 Favorite Fall Flies(Post)First off, where did the Summer go? Seems like yesterday it was early June and I was wishing runoff would end. Now there's a cool bite in the morning air and I put away the sandals and started lookin ...
Taking Stock of Your Fly Fishing Flies Inventory(Post)When was the last time you checked your fly box? If it needs some organizing, now is a good time to do that. I do not know about you, but by the end of a season my boxes are a train wre ...
Fly Fishing Beginners Equipment(Post)The right equipment is essential for new anglers. Good fly fishing rods and other fishing accessories can make a huge difference in making fly fishing a fun and enjoyable experien ...
Time to Catch Running Rainbows Before it's Too Late(Post)Rainbows are generally early Spring spawners. Depending on the location, latitude and specific population, wild rainbows generally spawn between March and May. However, rainbows will often start thei ...
High Water Fishing Techniques(Post)We are in the middle of run off in many areas of the country right now. I do a lot of walk and wade trips. First and foremost, you want to make sure you do it safely. For me it means two things ...
Expand Your Horizons(Post)Anyone that has been following us for a period of time knows I love dry fly fishing. I love everything about it, especially seeing the take. The thing is, trout feed 90% of the time subsurface.
Streamer Fishing the Riffles(Post)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 r ...
Fly Fishing Gifts: A Gift Guide for Anglers(Post)Buying a gift for an angler does not have to be challenging and intimidating. Every angler has different and unique tastes. However, there are some common used product you can get them on line ...
Fly Fishing - Importance of Choosing the Right Fly Line(Post)There’s a lot to learn about fly fishing when you’re just starting out. This type of fishing involves several types of gear that you might not be familiar with. One essential tool for fly ...
The Rainbow Trout(Post)I love rainbows, I really do. These fish are strong, tail walking beauties. There’s nothing like seeing the acrobatic runs of a rainbow on the end of your line. Fortunately, rainbows are the most u ...
Fish Where Fish Are, Not Where Everyone Else Fishes(Post)On a recent guide trip I found that, surprisingly, several of my favorite spots were already being fished when we got to the river. Luckily we were able to fish many places that usually get totally o ...
Where Trout Feed: Identify the Feeding Lanes(Post)There’s no fish in this river! Ever say that one before. Who has said that one before, I know I have. It’s often been said that 90% of the fish are in 10% of the river. I’m not so sure about t ...
