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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.
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,
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 fishing is t
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 that w
Riverbum is Adding More New Stuff!(Post)Seasons greetings my fishy friends! Some more great stuff happening at RiverBum....We are in the process of going through a complete site upgrade with new features, functionality, better photos and h
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 days
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
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 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 Big IS better. These are powerfu
The Heat Is On(Post)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
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 th
Adventure Fishing on a Budget(Post)One of the best things about fly fishing is that it can take one to the most intensely amazing places on earth. However, a trip to outer Mongolia to catch 2 meter-long Taimen isn't something most of u
Patience on the Hook Set(Post)A really cool thing happened yesterday that reminded me of this concept. I fished a stream near my house that has mostly small fish. As I fished up to my favorite run I caught several smallish and ver
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 professional fly fi
Leveraging Angles in Fly Presentation(Post)We’ve heard it a thousand times, its not the fly, it’s the presentation. For me, its not either or…..its both. I think you can have a great presentation with the wrong fly and under optimize 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 reli
