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    Simplify(Post)

    My wife has the term "simplify" in somewhat ornate creative vinyl letters stuck to a mirror over the dresser in our bedroom. I think she means something like we should simplify our lives. Or maybe it

    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 fi

    Winter Projects(Post)

    I try to get out on the river regularly, even in the winter, but sometimes the cold makes fishing unproductive, painful, and/or just ridiculous. On those days when fishing is just not going to happen

    Swamp Hopper(Post)

    Hopper season is upon us! There is nothing like seeing a big brown trout smack your offering. It is a total thrill! Hoppers are the big juicy steak of the trout world. Who amongst us can pass up

    How To Pick The Right Strike Indicator: 5 Factors You Should Consider(Post)

    A strike indicator a tool that you use when nymphing to indicate when a fish strikes at your fly. Like any piece of fly fishing gear, when it comes to strike indicators, you want the right tool for th

    The San Juan Worm(Post)

    There are many folks that believe that the San Juan worm fly is specific to the San Juan River. I’m not sure if this is the origin of the pattern or not, however, the fact remains there are aquati

    Big Bugs Bumped Back and More(Post)

    I was watching some video from some of the great fish and great fishing we had last Summer (YouTube Video) and noted that the dates were about this time of year. Then I look at the rivers and stream f

    Patience on the Hook Set(Post)

    A really cool thing happened yesterday that reminded me of this concept. I fished a stream near my house that has mostly small fish. As I fished up to my favorite run I caught several smallish and ver

    Blue Winged Olive Mayfly Patterns(Post)

    Trout loves blue winged olives.   BWOs thrive cooler temperatures and are likely to hatch throughout the colder months.   They are one of the first hatches in the spring, and one of the last in the fa

    Post Runoff Means Big Bugs(Post)

    This time of year is my absolute favorite time to be fishing in the West. As water starts to clear and drop some of the year's best hatches of big bugs start and fish basically go crazy for a few week

    ​Choosing a fly rod(Post)

    I remember when I went to get my first fly rod, I was given the advice, buy a 9’ 5W and buy the best one you can afford, it’s really the only rod you’ll ever need.I was chatting with Steve Bensley o

    The Rainbow Trout(Post)

    I love rainbows, I really do. These fish are strong, tail walking beauties. There’s nothing like seeing the acrobatic runs of a rainbow on the end of your line. Fortunately, rainbows are the most ub

    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 fi

    Best Flies For Spring (and Why): Midges, Mayflies, Eggs, and Worms(Post)

    As temperatures rise across the nation, the aquatic world comes alive. Warmer weather triggers the natural cycle of insect hatches, fish spawning, and increased feeding activity. For fly anglers, this

    ​Weather Effect(Post)

    Well all know that weather affects fishing. Weather can affect different trout water types quite differently though. Here are a few of the key weather effects that may change your fishing succes

    ​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! 

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