167 results for 'midge'

Observation.  It is a critical skill to learn.  If you want to improve your fly fishing skills, one of the best things you can do is work on your observation skills. Far too many ...

Many anglers tend to overlook large flies, especially large nymphs in tailwaters. While it is true that the cool constant water of tailwaters tends to produce large numbers of midges, small mayflies, ...

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 ...

Don’t under estimate the Brassie! It’s one of the best all-around small fly nymphs out there.  The Brassie has a wire body that imitates the segmented bodies of midges and caddisflie ...

If you want to improve as a Flyfisher and bring more fish to the net, you really need to know your bugs, and their life cycles.  Mayflies will go from nymphs, emerger, dun, then spinner.& ...

Whether you’re new to fly fishing or you have years of experience, one thing can frustrate anglers of all levels—choosing the right fly.It’s true that not all flies are equal. Choosing the right fly ...

Well, things have been a little erratic in the natural state the last several weeks. It’s Arkansas, so if you don’t like the weather, just wait 15 minutes, it will change. We’ve had temperature r ...

The weather is probably starting to turn cold where you're at. It is where I am. However, as the tip last week pointed out, this really shouldn't be a deterrent to you getting out and catching fish.

Most fly anglers think of matching the hatch as the process of selecting the appropriate size, shape, and color of fly to imitate a trout's natural food. But it's also important to match the behavior ...

When most people think of trout fishing in lakes they automatically think of sinking lines and stripping leeches and wooly buggers. While this is certainly a tried and true tactic sometimes it isn't ...

If snow and cold has got you trapped indoors this winter here are some things to consider doing while you watch a great fly fishing DVD from RiverBum: Organize your vest or pack. Surely, if you're a ...

Beginners: Stick with the Essentials The pure variety of flies on the market today can be overwhelming, especially to the novice fisherman. At RiverBum, we have over 2,500 unique patterns!&n ...