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Stoneflies(Post)
Stoneflies pack a large protein punch for trout. These large insects are an important part of a trout’s diet. The prime habitat for these nymphs is at the rocky bottom of the faster-moving a ...
Start With Why(Post)I recently read a great book by Simon Sinek title “Start With Why”. I was a great read. Many of the things called out in the book I have been intuitively for years. I very rarely tell my staff ...
Riverbum is Adding More New Stuff!(Post)Seasons greetings my fishy friends! Some more great stuff happening at RiverBum....We are in the process of going through a complete site upgrade with new features, functionality, better photos and ...
Bucket Mouth Basics(Post)Bass Fly Fishing Bass can be found in almost every state, the most notable exception being Alaska. Bass are predatory fish, they eat regularly, and throughout the year. Catching fis ...
Why You Should Use Leech Patterns in Winter: A Guide’s Perspective(Post)As a professional fly fishing guide, I’ve spent countless days on the water during the colder months. Whether you're casting for trout in icy rivers, swinging for steelhead in the Pacific Northwest, ...
The Sulfur Hatch(Post)Springtime means warm weather, which is a perfect time for mayflies to emerge and for fish to feed. In many areas of the country, April and May start off trout season. Emergence of this hatch is ...
Here Bully, Bully(Post)Catching big bull trout is the cold water equivalent to catching big pike and musky. These fish are top predators. They are big, mean, and tough to catch. But when you do…..look out! Know ...
Surf and Turf(Post)Unlocking the mysteries of the ever changing surf can be a life long journey. In fact, that’s why many of us chase fish on the fly in the ocean. Year over year, lakes don’t change in dr ...
West Virginia Fishing Report(Post)The Cicada hatch is in full swing here in North Central West Virginia right now, and fish of all species have taken notice! Many bass were taken this weekend on a cicada pattern by both spin and fly ...
Move It(Post)Although it is usually best to do everything you can do to avoid moving your dry fly on the water occasionally it works to break the rules a little. Recently I was casting to cruising fish on a lake ...
Fall Streamer Tune-up(Post)Although streamers work at many times throughout the year, Fall seems to get everyone thinking about them. Browns and brookies, and other fall spawners get aggressive at this time and fish in general ...
March Brown Hatch(Post)We are coming upon one of my favorite hatches of the year. Eastern March Browns are found from the Eastern United States to the Upper Midwest. Western March Browns populate rivers and streams fr ...
Dry Dropper Rigs for Lakes(Post)When most people think of trout fishing in lakes they automatically think of sinking lines and stripping leeches and wooly buggers. While this is certainly a tried and true tactic sometimes it isn't ...
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 ...
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 ...
Rockin the Redfish(Post)Fly fishing for redfish is becoming more popular by the day. Redfish are commonly found in flats, marsh, backwater creeks and all variety of shallow water habitat. This makes them a perfect ta ...
