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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 drive
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
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 winter stapl
fly Casting Tune Up(Post)Being true RiverBums, most of us fish all year and all the time, right? Yeah, I know, that's not reality. I used to fish almost as much in the Winter as at other times but I now fish far less when its
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 wading
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, a shi
Why You Should Use Leech Patterns in Winter: A Guide’s Perspective(Post)As a professional fly fishing guide, I’ve spent countless days on the water during the colder months. Whether you're casting for trout in icy rivers, swinging for steelhead in the Pacific Northwest, o
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. They
Quick Fix Fly Fishing for Carp(Post)I've been hearing all about carp fishing for some time now, and even though I've caught a few of them at times when I've seen them in places where I was fishing for something else, I've kind of turned
Fly Fishing for Water Wolves(Post)When I was about 5 years old, I pulled a huge Northern Pike out through the ice and screamed to my dad that I caught an alligator….or so the family story goes. The point here is, Pike are not f
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 is to f
Start With Why(Post)I recently read a great book by Simon Sinek title “Start With Why”. I was a great read. Many of the things called out in the book I have been intuitively for years. I very rarely tell my staff “
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 sens
Bass Fly Fishing for the Beginner(Post)Most of us that have bass fished started off using conventional gear.....as in spinning rods and bait casters. However, fly fishing for bass has some key advantages over conventional gear. Adva
Lessons on Guided Trips(Post)Lessons On Guided TripsI been very fortunate in life to be able to have gone on many of a guided fly-fishing trip. There are several things I’ve learned along the way.Roll With The PunchesGuides a
