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September Fishing(Post)
Fly fishing in the late summer can be some of the most difficult and challenging fishing of the entire year. Typically, this time of year means low, gin clear water and fish with their PhD in fly a
PMDs and Sulfurs(Post)I have had the opportunity to live both on the East Coast and the West Coast - which means I have fished both. West Coast PMDs When I lived on the West Coast, a favorite hatch of mine
Fishing Big Hatches(Post)The big hatches are approaching fast! I've sometimes, though, been disappointed on fishing trips when I've shown up at a destination and heard that I had just missed the hatch or I've had less than gr
The Copper John(Post)In 1993, John Barr began working on an innovative nymph pattern all the way back in 1993. After three long years toiling at the vice, the Copper John nymph pattern was born. John went through severa
The Nymph Trinity I: The Pheasant Tail Nymph(Post)Anyone that does any cooking has probably heard of the “Holy Trinity” …onion, carrot, and celery. It’s a common foundation for many dishes. I think of Pheasant Tails as part of a sort of Nymphing
Saltwater Patterns for Big Trout(Post)Some of the very best trout streamers were actually designed to be fished in the salt. Don't be afraid to try Clouser Minnows, Deceivers, and other salt water streamers for big carnivorous trout, espe
The Brassie(Post)Don’t under estimate the Brassie! It’s one of the best all-around small fly nymphs out there. The Brassie has a wire body that imitates the segmented bodies of midges and caddisflies. It also
Taking Advantage of Aggression(Post)Aggressive behavior in fish, even when it isn't related to feeding, can still be great for anglers that know how to take advantage. Fall brings out aggression in many fish species especially those tha
High Water Dry Flies(Post)Most of the time when we think of fishing this time of year in runoff-induced high water we think of fishing big dark nymphs or maybe an occasional streamer. However, don't rule out the possibility of
Nymph Fishing: Part 2(Post)If you want to catch fish feeding at or near the bottom, you’ve got to get your fly on the bottom. Pretty much the statement of the obvious there. Now comes the tricky part, how long of a leader
Fall Lake Fishing 2(Post)Late Fall and early Winter, before ice covers the water, is an absolutely amazing time to fish lakes for trout. Often times fish will move into shallow water and will feed very aggressively in prepar
The Green Drake Hatch(Post)Although not as popular as the golden stone and salmon fly hatch, the green drake hatch is still worth a fairly well know and popular hatch. Anglers typically call green drakes ‘trout candy’ and for
Fall Fishing for Steelhead, Trout and Salmon(Post)Finally, It’s October! Fall is by far my favorite time of year. Here in West Virginia the air is getting cooler, the leaves are turning color and falling from the trees and people are excited to be
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 two-fly
Fly Color Selection(Post)Many fly fisherman swear by certain color selection, especially streamer fisherman. Whether you’re fishing for trout, musky, steelhead, or bonefish, it seems everyone has their color of choice
Floatant(Post)Over the past 5-10 years, I’ve tried to improve in all areas of fly fishing. Different techniques, different styles, and different approaches. However, I began fly fishing out west on native cutth
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