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Autumn Presentations(Post)
First off, I apologize for missing last week's tip. I got to participate in the America Cup, an international fly fishing tourney in Colorado. I am proud to report that American teams swept the medal ...
Snotty Fish(Post)Sometimes you run into that frustrating fish that just doesn't want to cooperate. They may be visible and even visibly eating but they just don't want what you've got. Before the expletives here are ...
Mastering the Caddis Hatch(Post)Be the Caddis Hatch MasterThere’s far more to catching trout on caddis than the old standby Elk Hair Caddis. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve caught thousands of fish on this bug. But I’ve also caught th ...
Your First Fly Rod and Reel(Post)We often get asked, "What is the best rod and reel set up for a beginner?" Unfortunately, I can't say one fits all since the answer depends a bit on where you live and what species of fish you inten ...
Migratory Trout(Post)While some trout live out their entire lives in basically the same spot, many trout migrate either to spawn or because of natural environmental needs. The most obvious of these are sea-run or lake-ru ...
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 ...
Getting Into the Game(Post)For those of us that live and breathe fly fishing it's sometimes difficult to remember when it was all new and a little confusing. Fly fishing has so many different fly patterns, types of gear, gadge ...
High Water Fishing(Post)Just got a foot of snow here in Pennsylvania……. but that rodent promised spring would be right around the corner. Personally, I don’t even believe a meteorologist when it comes to predicting th ...
Midges(Post)Old dudes like me curse a midge hatch. The dominative little flies can be a bugger to tie on. It’s well worth it though. Trout love these guys.Year-round food sourceMidges are an essential food sou ...
Taking Advantage of Aggression(Post)Aggressive behavior in fish, even when it isn't related to feeding, can still be great for anglers that know how to take advantage. Fall brings out aggression in many fish species especially those th ...
Fly Fish Wherever You Are(Post)I'm sitting at my sister and brother in law's house on a Massachusetts beach as I write this, reminded as I look out at the calm waters today that I don't have a fly rod with me. Whilst I sit and lam ...
Streamer Fishing Tips(Post)Streamer fishing. I live in the Northwest. I absolutely fell in love with dry fly fishing. There’s nothing like seeing a hungry cutty rising to your fly in clear water. Time slows down, you see the ...
Getting Started(Post)One question that comes to us all the time is: What do I need to get started in fly fishing? We're glad it comes up as often as it does because this sport is absolutely amazing and it means people ar ...
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 ...
Fly Color Selection(Post)Many fly fisherman swear by certain color selection, especially streamer fisherman. Whether you’re fishing for trout, musky, steelhead, or bonefish, it seems everyone has their color of choic ...
How To Cast Big and Heavy Flies [3 Tips From A Professional Casting Instructor](Post)Have you ever switched out to a heavy streamer recommended at the shop and struggled to cast it? How about just trying to get it out of the water and have it catapult back, narrowly missing (or ...
