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Must Have Euro Flies(Post)
Euro nymphing and Tightlining is becoming very popular in the States these days. For good reason, these fishing techniques catch fish! Like all other forms of nymphing the best place to catch fi ...
Autumn Fly Fishing & BWO's(Post)Autumn is upon us! I love this time of year. The dog days of summer are gone, the days are getting shorter, and the leaves are turning. The crisp coolness of the air is something ...
Top 5 Holiday Gifts for the Fly Fisher(Post)Ok, first a disclaimer: I'm biased. I like what I like, but that doesn't mean other stuff isn't also good. That said, here are the top 5 items on my fly fishing Christmas wish list this year and some ...
Ice Off Lake Fishing(Post)In my part of the world we're counting down to ice-off. This is a magical time of year to be a fly fisher. Hungry fish and warming water often result in phenomenal early season stillwater fishing. He ...
Fly Fish Wherever You Are(Post)I'm sitting at my sister and brother in law's house on a Massachusetts beach as I write this, reminded as I look out at the calm waters today that I don't have a fly rod with me. Whilst I sit and lam ...
Your First Fly Rod and Reel(Post)We often get asked, "What is the best rod and reel set up for a beginner?" Unfortunately, I can't say one fits all since the answer depends a bit on where you live and what species of fish you inten ...
Nymph Fishing for Light Biters(Post)I know this is something of a repeat of some info in past tips but this technique has been on my mind, probably since it has been working well for me lately and I so rarely see others using it out on ...
Stop…..It’s Hopper Time!(Post)The hoppers are out, the hoppers are out! I love catching fish on the hopper. Big fish, aggressive takes! What better way to double it up? Any one that has ever fished with me knows I’m a t ...
High Water Fishing(Post)Just got a foot of snow here in Pennsylvania……. but that rodent promised spring would be right around the corner. Personally, I don’t even believe a meteorologist when it comes to predicting th ...
Flies I Love for Fall Fly Fishing(Post)Flies I Love for Fall Fly FishingI love the fall. It is my favorite time of year. There’s nothing better than getting out on the water on a crisp autumn day. The trout streams are generally less ...
10 Basic Fly Fishing Flies For Beginners(Post)I love fly fishing with beginners. I love watching the joy on their faces when they get a hit and land the fish. I consider it an honor when they ask about gear, or what they should get next bec ...
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 ...
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 ...
Reading Trout Rise Forms(Post)Generally speaking, there are three types of rise forms and being able to identify them can clue you into what flies to used in each situation. There are the rises where trout aggressively s ...
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 ...
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 ...