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Fly Fishing for Steelhead: Things You Need to Get Started(Post)
So you want to chase some chrome! Who doesn’t, these are majestic fish. If you’re going to get into steelhead, you want to sure that you have the right gear. Rod B ...
Things to Consider When Choosing A Fly-Fishing Reel(Post)When it is time to buy a new fly fishing reel, and honestly, when isn’t the time, you might have some questions in mind. You may be wondering which fly fishing reels are best for you and how much you ...
Fly Boxes – What to look for in a Fly Box(Post)Fly fishing requires you to bring along a bunch of gear. Flies, rods, reels, and other accessories are just some essential things to pack before leaving for your weekend fishing trip. Fly boxes are a ...
Changing River Levels(Post)How many trips have people taken in the past where changing river levels interferes with your fly fishing trip? My last trip to Alaska is a good example of this. I had been fly fishing for five day ...
Fly Fishing Egg Patterns: A Guide's Take(Post)A Fly Fishing Guide’s Take on Fishing Egg Patterns I’ve spent most of my adult life standing knee-deep in cold rivers, watching trout do exactly what nature wired them to do. As a profes ...
High Water Fishing Tips(Post)Spring is here! For many watersheds across that country, that means high waters! As the snow pack melts, streams across our great nation get flooded with cold water.KNOW YOUR RIVERNothing, I mean ...
Fly Fishing Tips and Tricks - Bumper Bugs(Post)Going to a new area that you haven’t fished or even an old haunt just a different section of the river? Wash your vehicle before you get out on the water. That’s right. When you ...
Keys to Success in Late Spring Runoff(Post)April and May often bring on the high dirty waters of runoff in most snow-melt and rain-fed streams. Obviously, catching fish on artificial flies in cloudy water is tougher because the fly fisher rel ...
Wild Trout vs. Hatchery Trout(Post)I moved from Washington State to Pennsylvania not too long ago. The differences between the two states is striking when it comes to trout fishing. Pennsylvania stocks a lot of trout. So, wh ...
Good Habits are Hard to Break(Post)I’m a dry fly guy. I love everything about it. Seeing the rise in gin clear water, the anticipation, the take…..for me it is exhilarating. I got good at it too. Of course, that’s the method ...
Why Scuds and Sow Bugs Are Winter’s Unsung Heroes: A Guide’s Perspective(Post)When winter settles over our rivers and valleys, and the air carries that sharp metallic cold that stings your nose, most anglers start thinking about midges. And fair enough—midges are a winte ...
Tough Day Fishing? 5 Tips To Turn Things Around(Post)Even the best anglers have days when the fish just don’t seem to cooperate. Over the years, as a professional fly fishing guide, I’ve learned that when things aren’t going your way on the water, ...
Summer Time, Fly Fishing Time(Post)Summer is here, and early summer is one of my favorite times of year to fly fish. I can ditch the waders and wet wade. There’s nothing like a beautiful 80 degree day on a mountain river wadin ...
Winter Midge Fishing(Post)Midges hatch year round, but are especially effective in the cold winter months. Why? Pretty simple really. The lack of hatches going on at this time. Trout will hone in and cue on midges. The ...
Winter Clean Up and a Good Pot of Gumbo(Post)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 i ...
Streamer Fly Fishing Basics(Post)One of my goals last year was to fish more with a streamer. Fly fishing with streamers is a great way to increase your chances of landing a large trout. If you think about it, it sure make sen ...
