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Don't Buy That Fly! Bass Edition(Post)
Previously RiverBum published "Don't Buy That Fly!" blog post for Trout fishing. It was so popular, that we've done another one for Bass fishing. A little background: when I first started out wi ...
Fall Baetis(Post)Many people only think of baetis or blue wing olives in the spring. They are, however, great fall baetis hatches on many streams around the country. Most fall blue wings are smaller, size 18, 20, or ...
Cutting Through(Post)I’ve had cabin fever pretty bad lately and I was going out last week no matter what. Mother Nature was nice enough to cooperate, as well as some hungry cutties! What a fantastic way to end Februa ...
Fishing Caddis Hatches(Post)Until a few decades ago relatively little was known about caddis flies and how best to fish them. Luckily over the last several years we've been given tons of info on these important items on the tro ...
Blue Winged Olive Time(Post)The term Blue Winged Olive refers to small mayflies that generally have an olive body and blue-grey wings in the adult stage. In actuality, there are many many species of mayflies that fall into the ...
10 Go-To Flies For Trout(Post)With so many trout flies available today, it can be confusing to try and choose what to carry in your fly box. There are literally 1000's of flies to choose from in various sizes and colors. Ho ...
Pre-Runoff Time - Fishing's Rewards for Shoveling All Winter(Post)No time of year seems to get the fishing juices flowing in me more than the late Winter/early Spring. Snow and ice are finally melting, water is warming but isn't roaring yet, and the fish know it's ...
The Green Drake Hatch(Post)Although not as popular as the golden stone and salmon fly hatch, the green drake hatch is still worth a fairly well know and popular hatch. Anglers typically call green drakes ‘trout candy’ and fo ...
Tips for Fishing the Surf(Post)Surf fishing can be tough, almost unforgiving at times, with the fly rod. Here are some tips to help you out. Casting If you’re surf fishing, you’re going to have wind. There’s no w ...
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, thi ...
Quick Fix Fly Fishing for Carp(Post)I've been hearing all about carp fishing for some time now, and even though I've caught a few of them at times when I've seen them in places where I was fishing for something else, I've kind of turne ...
Transitioning From Freshwater to Saltwater(Post)When I was just a yute (hat tip to “My Cousin Vinny”) I routinely gear and bait fished both fresh and saltwater with my father and my Uncle Don. I'll never forget a great white shark swimming n ...
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 ...
Two Fly Guy: Life Cycle Pairings(Post)I love a two fly rig. That’s really no secret if you watch this blog. Summer has arrived and with it warmer weather and slower water. The fish have already seen their fair share ...
Summer Fishing Techniques(Post)Summer is here! It's warm, the days are longer and the best of all...it’s dry fly season. Here are a few tips to help you out on the water this summer.Dress Properly Keeping your dry fly flo ...
