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Musky On The Fly(Post)
Musky On The FlySo you want to catch a Musky on the fly! This is not for the faint of heart. Of course, chances are you’re already a Musky fisherman and know this already. Musky are called the f ...
Too Cold(Post)Winter fly fishing is great, however, sometimes you have to ask yourself if it's really worth it. A few weeks ago as I drove down a local canyon I passed a couple of crazy friends who were out knee d ...
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 it ...
Go Sub Surface For Fishing Success(Post)You know I’m a dry fly guy. But even a dry fly guy needs to go underwater from time to time. Truth be told, you will put far more fish to the net using a wet fly or nymph than you will a dry ...
Fish Behavior Based on Water Type(Post)One of the most overlooked aspects of fishing, I think, is fish behavior. I’ve seen beginners really struggle with this, especially if fishing multiple species or changing from one to ...
Fly Rod Selection For The Beginner(Post)So, I get asked this question a lot, what fly rod are you using? The fact is, I have a lot of fly rods and routinely use many of them. Many are species and water specific. I’ll use my 2wt popp ...
Spanish Mackerel(Post)Joe made a long cast, allowed the fly to sink for several seconds, and then began the retrieve. On the third strip, the line was yanked violently from his hand! Joe was shortly “on the reel” as the f ...
Salmon and Steelhead Success(Post)It’s that time of year again - a chill is in the air, the water temps are dropping, and the chromers are swimming. Check out some RiverBum tips and reminders to improve your fly fishing succe ...
Top 7 Flies for Winter Fly Fishing(Post)Winter fly fishing can be a challenging and rewarding experience for anglers. The cold temperatures and shorter days can make it difficult to find and catch fish, but with the right flies, you can st ...
Big, Bad, German Brown(Post)RiverBum has greatly expanded our streamer offering. We have hundreds of new fly fishing patterns in, including some big boys and articulated streamers. When you fish these bad boys, ...
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 ...
Summer Fishing Techniques(Post)Summer is here! It's warm, the days are longer and the best of all...it’s dry fly season. Here are a few tips to help you out on the water this summer.Dress Properly Keeping your dry fly flo ...
Choosing the Right Fly(Post)As fly fisherman we dream about time spent on the water. Its what we live for; those moments of hooking up with our desired species. The exhilaration that comes from seeing that trout come up and s ...
What Is A Fast Action Fly Rod?(Post)As a Fly Fishers International Casting Instructor and a fly rod builder, there are many questions I get from fly fishers looking to purchase their first “serious” rod.The “serious” rod is usually the ...