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Bounce Rig(Post)
One method of deep nymphing that is very effective and is catching on is the bounce rig. The bounce rig is a simple way to get weight and two flies on separate pieces of line. Be aware of your local ...
Close to Home(Post)Many of us love to get off the beaten track to find those precious untouched backcountry trout. Unfortunately, with the million time constraints that seem to be all around we often have just a few ho ...
Beetles and Ants(Post)One often overlooked category of flies are the terrestrials, especially beetles and ants. Most of the time you don't see them on the banks or in the stream-side vegetation in great numbers so you don ...
Bobber Down!(Post)There been a debate amongst fly fishing purists for years as to the appropriateness and use of the modern strike indicators. Since I’m not a purest, I’m not even going to enter in the debate. Sim ...
Summer's Glare(Post)Summer's here and with us spending so much time on the water the issue of water glare becomes a real challenge. The first recommendation is a good quality pair of polarized sun glasses. Polarized g ...
Streamer Time(Post)Streamer season is upon us. We have high water in many locations across the country. When there's high water, one of the best ways to catch fish is to streamer fish. One of my favor ...
Tippet Rings(Post)Unless you're streamer fishing, you should probably consider using tippet rings. Adding tippet rings to machine made tapered leaders bring the next level of practicality and frugality to you fly ...
The Most Overlooked Aspect of a Destination Trip(Post)Tis the season….your inbox is blowing up with all these fantastic looking destination trips. How do you decide! So many trips, so little cash and so little precious time!There's a lot of trips o ...
Perdigon Flies(Post)The Perdigon nymph has taken over competition fly fishing, thanks to both Spanish and French Euro-nymphers. It is now invading the US. Are Perdigons the new San Juan Worm? I’m not sure about that ...
Northwest River Reports(Post)The fishing this spring has been epic. If you haven’t gotten out there yet, you are missing out. We’ve had some fantastic weather, the rivers are in great shape, get out there!!!The hatches have ...
The Steeple Cast(Post)I fly fish on the St. Joe River in Northern Idaho quite a bit. For much of the water shed, your back is literally going to be up against the wall once you get down on the river. Whether ...
Fly Line Tune Up(Post)Winter is still gripping most of North America but Spring is in sight. This is the perfect time to go over gear to make sure you're ready for fast and furious fishing this season. One of the most imp ...
Have Fly Rod, Will Travel(Post)Travelling with a fly rodSince I’ve started traveling to distant places to fly fish, I’ve learned a lot. Here’s my top tips about getting to, and how to get the most out of, your fly fishing trip t ...
Golden Stonefly: A Post-Runoff Must-Have for Every Angler(Post)When it comes to fly selection, few choices are as strategic—or as rewarding—as tying on a golden stonefly just after runoff. I’ve guided and fished across some of the best trout w ...
High Sticking.....Dry Flies(Post)You read that right….high sticking DRY flies. High sticking is a very common technique for nymph fishing, but often not even considered on a dry fly.A few years back I was on a long weekend trip to ...
Riverbum Blog(Page)Fly fishing tips, advice, articles, gear reviews, videos and info about fly fishing and how to land trout, bass, muskies, salmon and more.
