1559 results for 'salmon fly'

Years ago there seemed to be an unwritten code of conduct that went along with outdoor sports like fly fishing. While there's always been those that were difficult, most simply understood that out on ...

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 ...

In writing this I have tried to come up, not with the most expensive pieces of gear, but with those things that every fly fisher can always use. 1. Probably the most popular Holiday Gift for fly fis ...

Ok, first a disclaimer: I'm biased. I like what I like, but that doesn't mean other stuff isn't also good. That said, here are the top 5 items on my fly fishing Christmas wish list this year and some ...

1. Although you can fly fish for just about any fish that swims, fly fishing is a particularly effective method for catching trout. 2. Fly fishing is as much about the relaxing beautiful experie ...

We’ve gone through a number of different items with our Intro to Fly Fishing series - from the single haul, to the gear, and more.  We are almost ready to hit the water.  But first, w ...

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 ...

RiverBum Pro Capt Jimmy Daniels of Fly Time Guide Service teams up with Capt Patrick Smith of Swamp to See Guide Service to go fly fishing for Peacock Bass in Florida. Learn about some great tips an ...

One simple rule of fly casting is that where the rod tip goes the fly line follows. Seems blaringly apparent right? But it really helps when you understand this principle and practice with it in mind ...

It's Fly Fishing Friday!  In this week's episode, RiverBum Pro Captain Jim Daniels talks about what we can do as anglers to help conserve and preserve the public lands that we all love.

RiverBum Pro Capt Jimmy introduces our newest video blog series. Capt Jimmy will be talking all things fly fishing, from where to go to what to use all, including fly fishing tips and tactics from di ...

RiverBum Pro Capt Jimmy Daniels of Fly Time Guide Service show you some tips and tactics for catching bass in the stifling Florida heat. Watch and learn as Capt Jim shows you where to target your ...

RiverBum Pro Captain Jim Daniels is back with another Fly Fishing Friday episode. As the new season gets underway, Capt. Jim gives a refresher course in casting with a focus on the Open Loop cast.

Capt. Jim here, and this month starts "fishing season" April is the first real days of spring weather for many of our states. From Florida to Maine, and From Arizona to Washington. We all begin to no ...

When you’re going on an excursion trip, it’s pretty obvious you need to spend time getting ready in advance, but many anglers fail to prepare for day trips. Ever look forward to going on a day tr ...

Oh baby, when you see or hear a fish rise, an active feeder - the first thing you think is "Let’s go get ‘em!"   We immediately swing our fly to right where we see ‘em rise or to the ripp ...

Frustration, anger, ridicule, watching eyes. These are things that you and I may or may not deal with every day, but to a child with Autism it can be sadly the norm. Now mind you, I am no exper ...

So, you left you flies in the box in your vest over the winter.   You were going to clean everything out and put them back in their storage totes.....but....life got in the way.  Now, ...

Pike fly fishing is not just for the pros. With the right gear, even new anglers can become successful at it. Want to give it a go? In this blog, we’ll talk about some tips and tricks that can ...

Summer is here, and early summer is one of my favorite times of year to fly fish. I can ditch the waders and wet wade. There’s nothing like a beautiful 80 degree day on a mountain river wadin ...

With cold winter water the fish tend to hug the bottom of the deeper pools, drop-offs and slower tail outs.  This time of the year you need to get your bugs on the bottom and in front ...

Fall showers bring high water and fast currents, not to mention aggressive trout. Navigating these cold waters can be a difficult task for fly fishers without the right flies.The Right Fly With ...

When I first started as a fly fishing guide over two decades ago, one of the first lessons I learned was this: if you want to consistently catch fish—whether you're on a freestone stream, tail ...

RiverBum Pro Capt. Jimmy Daniels provides some tips and tricks for fly fishing Slough Creek in Yellowstone National Park. Capt Jim talks about the type of hatches that come off the river, and ...

First off, I apologize for missing last week's tip. I got to participate in the America Cup, an international fly fishing tourney in Colorado. I am proud to report that American teams swept the medal ...

Spring and early summer bring a surge of energy to our rivers — snowmelt from the high country barrels downstream, swelling flows, and turning once-clear water into a swirling mix of sediment ...

So….there’s probably a strong likelihood that in an actual fishing situation, there isn’t a ton of room behind you for the overhead cast….or any room for that matter. Enter in the roll cast ! ...

The most important rule of fly fishing…….make it home. Period.I learned this hard lesson several years ago. We all want to go for and catch that special fish. I get it. But no fish is worth your ...

Our inventory of flies is stocking up! We have over $50,000 of new fly inventory. We’ve got some great new patterns, as well as all the old faithfuls. At Riverbum, we use only the best material ...

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 easy and quick answer is yes, but let me tell you the top reasons why. Fly fishing is an activity that you can do all your life. I fish on some private water, and they have benches around the lak ...

Here in Michigan the winter held on a little too long for most of our patience to bare, but as a fly fisherman it sometimes is even more of a burden. Now don't get me wrong, I love hitting the rivers ...

Whether you are new or seasoned to fly fishing, a high-quality reel can make all the difference in helping you catch that big fish. Modern fly fishing reels are not merely lined holders, as ...

Fly fishing in the winter can be a challenging but rewarding experience. The cold temperatures and potential for inclement weather can make it difficult to stay comfortable and catch fish, but with t ...

There are volumes of books written on reading the water, and thousands upon thousands of illustrations. I really don’t think I need to cover that. However, what I don’t often see is a dialogue ...

Over the course of the next several weeks I’ll be writing about some tips and tricks I have learned over the years. I’m organizing a trip for the Salmonfly hatch with RiverBum pro Jim Mitchell, ...