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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 ju ...
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 ...
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 ...
Dry Dropper Nymphing Pocket Water(Post)Unfortunately dry-flies only work some of the time. Sometimes you just have to get your flies near the bottom to catch fish. Conventional wisdom says to add lead shot to the leader and fish your nymp ...
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 lo ...
Comfort Zone(Post)The same thing happens to me every winter. Thankfully in PA, Muskie season never goes out. When the weather turns cold, the only obstacle that stands between me and fishing for that sought after ...
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 i ...
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 t ...
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 Februa ...
Casting Practice for Better Success(Post)Over my last decade of guiding I've been consistently surprised to find anglers who are upset that they can't catch more fish on their once-a-year fly fishing outing. Fly casting isn't just like ridi ...
Eat the Worm(Post)I have the opportunity to travel the world in my professional career. Typically work is work. You’re putting in 10-12 hour days, you’re running and gunning, taking out customers, suppliers, staff o ...
Musky Love(Post)Catching a Musky on the fly is on the bucket list of many a fly fisherman. These top predators are a tremendous challenge not only to hook, but to land. It takes serious drive and determinatio ...
Bunny Leeches(Post)The Bunny LeechFrom Florida to Alaska and everywhere in between, the bunny leech is undoubtedly one of the top streamers ever created. Bunny leeches are made from rabbit hide strips which ...
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 ...
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 ...
Choosing the Correct Leader(Post)The advances in leader and tippet materials have been amazing over the past several years. I have so much respect for our forefathers that used silk or horse hair….now that must have been a hu ...
