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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 ...
Tips and Strategies for a PMD Hatch(Post)If you have ever tried dry fly fishing during a hatch, you already know that it can be equally exciting and frustrating at the same time. Understanding PMD mayfly behavior patterns will help you beco ...
Don’t Buy that Fly! A Guide For Beginners(Post)Beginners: Stick with the Essentials The pure variety of flies on the market today can be overwhelming, especially to the novice fisherman. At RiverBum, we have over 2,500 unique patterns!&n ...
Getting Started(Post)One question that comes to us all the time is: What do I need to get started in fly fishing? We're glad it comes up as often as it does because this sport is absolutely amazing and it means people ar ...
The Stonefly: A Fly Fishing Essential(Post)When it comes to fly-fishing, few insects are as iconic or as essential for anglers as the stonefly. These fascinating creatures play a crucial role in the aquatic ecosystem and are an important foo ...
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 app ...
How to Fly Fish During High Water or Runoff: Pro Tips(Post)Spring and early summer bring a surge of energy to our rivers — snowmelt from the high country barrels downstream, swelling flows, and turning once-clear water into a swirling mix of sediment ...
Freedom(Post)Last night we had our annual Daddy-Daughter dance at my girl’s school. Each year, all the dads and daughters dress up and go to the big Valentine’s Day dance. This is a great event, it really is.
Stock up on Early Season Hatches(Post)A simple guide to spring hatches and trout flies you'll need for early Season success
All-Weather Covert Clear(Post)Monic originally patented the clear floating fly line in 1994. Why a clear floating line? Why where camouflage when you’re hunting? While it remains true the fish can detect the line, it is al ...
Clear Water Strategies(Post)I’ve been fortunate to have spent a lot of time fishing Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. If you’re at all familiar with some the freestone rivers in these areas, you know what a gin clear r ...
Learn to Love the Wind(Post)Stillwater TacticsIt’s March. As fly fisherman, we’ve got a scratch that simply needs itching. Conditions aren’t perfect, but we need to get out there. This time of year I often hit the St ...
Learn to Love the Back of the Bus(Post)I just did a two day float on the Blackfoot River. What a fantastic fly fishing trip. The buddy I went with hadn’t done a guided fishing trip for over 20 years and the trip was a combo birthday, Fa ...
About RiverBum. One year later...(Post)Well, this has been a very good year for RiverBum! A year ago this week, my business partner Rick Piezonka and I bought this business. We were out of stock on everything and things didn't look good f ...
Early Season Trout Tactics(Post)It’s starting to warm up, the sun is out, and you’re chomping at the bit to go fishing. Yeah, we all get that feeling. But the water is high and murky, streams are blowing out, and water temp ...
Clear, Slow Water Fly Fishing Tactics(Post)Slow and Low. That’s how you cook proper BBQ, but Slow and Low when it comes to water conditions can be a challenge. Hey, the rivers are on the drop and in great shape. But in many areas, ...
