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The Skwala Hatch!(Post)
The Skwala hatch is one of the best kept secrets in western waters. The Skwala is a relatively small stonefly generally in the size 8-12 range. It’s a brown to olive bodied critter which start b ...
Combo and Creative Fly Fishing Trips(Post)If you really have caught the fly fishing fever (in my case it is an incurable disorder) you will find almost any excuse to fish wherever you happen to live, wherever you happen to travel, and at any ...
Fish Behavior(Post)One of the things that a lot of beginning fly fishers don't naturally understand is fish behavior. When I'm guiding I like to spend a few minutes going over the basics of fish behavior. I find this h ...
Smooth Casting(Post)I have often watched master fly casters and marveled at how they were able to cast so smoothly, even when they are casting long distances. Many experienced casters could be great casters if they coul ...
Better Casting Timing(Post)Several years ago at a casting competition a friend and fellow caster pulled me aside and told me to wait just a bit longer on the backcast. Although I considered myself a reasonably accomplished cas ...
What Is A Fast Action Fly Rod?(Post)As a Fly Fishers International Casting Instructor and a fly rod builder, there are many questions I get from fly fishers looking to purchase their first “serious” rod.The “serious” rod is usually the ...
Rise Forms(Post)On one of my favorite rivers there is a spot where a pod of fish rise pretty consistently. Sometimes I've made the mistake of going after them with the same dry fly approach every time without actual ...
Skwala Stoneflies(Post)The skwala belongs to the family of stoneflies. Come spring, it is among the first ones to hatch. These bugs are known for their smaller, dark bodies and they crawl onto brushy areas and banks to ...
Don’t Buy that Fly! A Guide For Beginners(Post)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 ...
Rockin the Redfish(Post)Fly fishing for redfish is becoming more popular by the day. Redfish are commonly found in flats, marsh, backwater creeks and all variety of shallow water habitat. This makes them a perfect ta ...
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 ...
Some Basics About Trout(Post)Generally speaking, there are three categories of trout. One category, True Trout, consist of species like rainbows, brown, and cutthroat. The second category known as Char, consist of Brook Tro ...
Dress Your Fly For Success(Post)Presenting a fly fishing fly is all about making your offering look as natural as possible. This includes a drag free drift properly placed in the water. But it also includes the correct ...
Streamer Time(Post)Streamer season is upon us. We have high water in many locations across the country. When there's high water, one of the best ways to catch fish is to streamer fish. One of my favor ...
Patience on the Hook Set(Post)A really cool thing happened yesterday that reminded me of this concept. I fished a stream near my house that has mostly small fish. As I fished up to my favorite run I caught several smallish and ve ...
The Heat Is On(Post)Why do I hear Glenn Fry in my head right now? I guess I'm showing my age a bit too! Well, we are in full summer swing, and that means water temperatures are on the rise. At RiverBum, we care ...
