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Observation Skills to Improve Your Success on the Water(Post)
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 plun
Flies Float, Phones Don’t(Post)The waters are high and off color. Water temps are in the mid 40’s. It’s a nymphing and streamer game. So I wake up late and head on up to the Coeur d’Alene River. Why wake up late? I
The Two Fly Guy(Post)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 appl
3 Tips To Choose And Use The Right Fly(Post)Whether you’re new to fly fishing or you have years of experience, one thing can frustrate anglers of all levels—choosing the right fly.It’s true that not all flies are equal. Choosing the right fly a
Rise Forms(Post)On one of my favorite rivers there is a spot where a pod of fish rise pretty consistently. Sometimes I've made the mistake of going after them with the same dry fly approach every time without actuall
Chironomids(Post)Many serious lake fishermen are well aware of the Chironomid (ki-ron-o-mid), however, I still sometimes hear "chirono-what?" and various other oddities of the English language when I recommend them to
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
The Strike Indicator(Post)Bobber or no bobber, that is the question! This can be a lightning rod issue, but it really doesn’t need to be. Just like anything else in this sport of fly fishing we love, it’s just another tool
Cutting Through(Post)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 Februar
Back Country Trout(Post)When I was younger I remember dreaming of hiking far up into the high mountains and coming upon hundreds of misty lakes and rivers teeming with ginormous trout. Well, now that I've been around in th
Jiggy, Euro, and Tight Lining Nymphs(Post)Jiggy, Euro, and Tight Lining NymphsAs we head into summer it's important to realize that trout still eat 80% of their food below the surface. Nobody likes a dry fly bite more than I do, but if you
Know Your Stream(Post)Sometimes you can fish a section of a stream that looks prime and find that it actually has few if any fish. One reason can be that that particular section of stream or river may be much higher or low
Safe Catch & Release Techniques(Post)My friend and fellow fly fishing guide just sent me a picture in an email titled: "How to Hold a Fish." The title was obviously written with a good deal of sarcasm. The poor trout has bulging eyes, in
Get ‘Em on the Reel(Post)Raise you hand if you’re guilty of having too much line out, hook what you think is a big fish, reel like hell to play the fish on the reel, only to screw around too much, not pay attention to what y
Conquering Refusals(Post)How frustrating. You make a great cast, get a good drift, a beautiful fish comes up……and it gives you the middle fin and turns away. After you’ve finished cursing like a sailor, here’s a couple of
5 Must Have Autumn Streamers(Post)Autumn is about the best time of year to streamer fish in my opinion. The water has cooled down, the fish are aggressively feeding, and there’s less folks on the water. Perfect.There’s also fish s
