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Good Habits are Hard to Break(Post)
I’m a dry fly guy. I love everything about it. Seeing the rise in gin clear water, the anticipation, the take…..for me it is exhilarating. I got good at it too. Of course, that’s the method ...
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 ...
PA Trout Opener(Post)In PA we are getting ready for our Trout Season opener on March 31st (Regional) and State wide on April 14th. Some Anglers have been dormant all winter long. Either tying, resting or just sitting ...
April Showers bring May Stripers -(Post)This past April was one of the rankest in Boston history. However, May in Massachusetts kicks off Striped Bass season. This past weekend, a month after I was fishing the flats in Abaco, I was bundled ...
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 ...
Best Floatants for Dry Fly Fishing(Post)Keeping your dry flies, well, dry, during your presentation is an essential element to the craft. Floating high on the water on top of the meniscus is an important element in your presentation.
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 ...
July. Time for Hoppers.(Post)It's that wonderful time of year called summer. Let’s talk about something to put in your summer aresal of outdoor fun. I’m not talking about beers and BBQ (although that is one of my favorite act ...
Reading The Water (Post)According to conventional angling wisdom, spring has the best water temperature for trout fishing especially if you want to catch larger fish. I don’t really buy into this theory, as Autumn c ...
Top 10 Reasons To Let Your Spouse Go Fly Fishing(Post)If your spouse is an angler, you’ve probably experienced a bit of frustration. Between fly fishing trips, fly shop excursions, fly fishing conventions, ordering fly fishing gifts, and having to deal ...
The Salmonfly Hatch(Post)I’m headed out to Montana in a few weeks to fish the Salmonfly hatch with Jim Mitchell, one of the best guides I have ever fished with and all around great guy. This is a world-famous hatch that ...
Flies Float, Phones Don’t(Post)The waters are high and off color. Water temps are in the mid 40’s. It’s a nymphing and streamer game. So I wake up late and head on up to the Coeur d’Alene River. Why ...
Intro to Fly Fishing: Casting with the Overhead Cast(Post)Let's start with the statement of the obvious. Casting is one of the single most important elements of fly fishing. Second, don’t try to learn to cast on the water. That’s right. It’s the ...
Stop…..It’s Hopper Time!(Post)The hoppers are out, the hoppers are out! I love catching fish on the hopper. Big fish, aggressive takes! What better way to double it up? Any one that has ever fished with me knows I’m a t ...
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 ...
About Us(Page)About RiverBum RiverBum is a guide owned and operated supplier of only the highest quality flies, gear and equipment. As a guide we need everything to work every every day on the water. We have le ...