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Why Fly Fish With a Tandem Streamer Rig?(Post)
Fly fishing anglers targeting trout, warm-water, and saltwater species can benefit immensely from using a tandem streamer rig, which features two streamers fished in succession. Here are the top fiv ...
The Salt River Project: Urban Carp Fishing(Post)When most people think about fly fishing, they think about wild trout in beautiful forests or high mountain lakes. But how about fly fishing for carp in urban canals? If you fly fish in Ariz ...
Wading 101(Post)Hopefully I don't sound smug or seem like I'm bragging in any way here, but some guide friends of mine and I have noticed that many if not most people we guide just don't wade well. Our proficiency i ...
Where Trout Feed: Identify the Feeding Lanes(Post)There’s no fish in this river! Ever say that one before. Who has said that one before, I know I have. It’s often been said that 90% of the fish are in 10% of the river. I’m not so sure about t ...
Ice Off Lake Fishing(Post)In my part of the world we're counting down to ice-off. This is a magical time of year to be a fly fisher. Hungry fish and warming water often result in phenomenal early season stillwater fishing. He ...
Redfish On The Fly(Post)Chasing redfish on the fly rod combines hunting and fishing and can make for an awesome adventure. Skill and patience combine to give anglers some good clean fun on coastal marshes in the Atlanti ...
Yellow Jack on the Fly!(Post)Yellow JackYellow Jack’s shape is just like most of the Jack species with a few differences. The first most drastic difference is their soft mouths! You can literally lip them like a bass. They ha ...
Stillwater Fly Fishing(Post)There’s a huge difference between Stillwater fly fishing and fishing in streams and rivers. The biggest difference is current. Flows in streams and rivers help to present the fly, move it natura ...
Beat the Heat(Post)The heat is on here in the West (over 100 today) but that doesn't mean that fish can't be caught. I lived in Arizona for a short time and learned that if I wanted to fish, I was going to learn to fis ...
Flies I Love for Fall Fly Fishing(Post)Flies I Love for Fall Fly FishingI love the fall. It is my favorite time of year. There’s nothing better than getting out on the water on a crisp autumn day. The trout streams are generally less ...
Tips and Strategies for a PMD Hatch(Post)If you have ever tried dry fly fishing during a hatch, you already know that it can be equally exciting and frustrating at the same time. Understanding PMD mayfly behavior patterns will help you beco ...
Caddisfly Life Cycle & Hatch(Post)Caddisflies haven’t gotten the love historically that mayflies have gotten from anglers. However, that seems to be changing. One night at dinner with my friend Nino he was making fun of me on h ...
3 Best Trout Fishing Flies That Guarantee Success(Post)Choosing fly fishing flies for trout can be challenging, as there is no single fly that will suit every situation. However, some flies are more consistent than others and more prevalent in streams ac ...
Salmon and Steelhead Success(Post)It’s that time of year again - a chill is in the air, the water temps are dropping, and the chromers are swimming. Check out some RiverBum tips and reminders to improve your fly fishing succe ...
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 ...
Playing and Landing Fish(Post)The last tip focused on hooking fish effectively. This one hopefully helps you to play and land fish once they're on the line. Don't allow any slack & don't pull too hard - Seems simple enough, but ...
