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Trout Senses(Post)
One of the many reasons we love fly fishing for trout is that they are such a challenge to catch. Trout have excellent vision, their vision path is essentially up and out. When folks say “I hope ...
Hopper Time(Post)Late summer is hopper time. Here are a few things to remember for great grasshopper fishing. Look for streams running through meadows. There are usually very few grasshoppers in forested areas but i ...
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 ...
Fly Boy Talks Hook & Fly Sizes(Post)Catching fish is all about presentation and the offering. You’ve got to have the combination of the right fly fishing fly, the right hook size, and a good drift. “Fly” is a pretty general ter ...
Choosing the Right Fly(Post)As fly fisherman we dream about time spent on the water. Its what we live for; those moments of hooking up with our desired species. The exhilaration that comes from seeing that trout come up and s ...
Skwala Stoneflies(Post)The skwala belongs to the family of stoneflies. Come spring, it is among the first ones to hatch. These bugs are known for their smaller, dark bodies and they crawl onto brushy areas and banks to ...
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 ...
Hot High Water Flies(Post)With warmer Spring and early Summer weather comes high water in many rivers and streams. This definitely presents a challenge, but that by no means should inhibit you from getting a line wet! Here ...
The Nymph Trinity II: The Prince Nymph(Post)The Prince Nymph is one of our top selling flies for a reason, it catches fish. I get asked a lot, what insect is it supposed to match. I think the Prince is nymphs as the Adams is to dries. I ...
Winter Midge Fishing(Post)Midges hatch year round, but are especially effective in the cold winter months. Why? Pretty simple really. The lack of hatches going on at this time. Trout will hone in and cue on midges. The ...
The Rainbow Warrior: One of the Best BWO Patterns(Post)Take it from a guide that has spent countless days on the water with this pattern at the end of the line. The Rainbow Warrior with a glass bead is an outstanding Blue Winged Olive (BWO) imitator beca ...
Bass Fly Fishing for the Beginner(Post)Most of us that have bass fished started off using conventional gear.....as in spinning rods and bait casters. However, fly fishing for bass has some key advantages over conventional gear. ...
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 ...
Consistent Floating Flies(Post)Although most fly patterns are designed with balance and presentation in mind, some dry flies tend to land and drift upside down or on their side nearly as often as they land the right way. One way ...
More Than Looks Matter When Fishing a Caddis Hatch(Post)The water has been so crazy high this year. For a guide who depends on good fishing it's been a little frustrating. Frustrating until you catch a fish and see that they are fat, healthy, and very str ...
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 ...
