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The Stonefly: A Fly Fishing Essential(Post)
When it comes to fly-fishing, few insects are as iconic or as essential for anglers as the stonefly. These fascinating creatures play a crucial role in the aquatic ecosystem and are an important foo ...
Choosing a fly rod(Post)I remember when I went to get my first fly rod, I was given the advice, buy a 9’ 5W and buy the best one you can afford, it’s really the only rod you’ll ever need.I was chatting with Steve Bensley ...
Time to Catch Running Rainbows Before it's Too Late(Post)Rainbows are generally early Spring spawners. Depending on the location, latitude and specific population, wild rainbows generally spawn between March and May. However, rainbows will often start thei ...
The Sulfur Hatch(Post)Springtime means warm weather, which is a perfect time for mayflies to emerge and for fish to feed. In many areas of the country, April and May start off trout season. Emergence of this hatch is ...
The Rainbow Trout(Post)I love rainbows, I really do. These fish are strong, tail walking beauties. There’s nothing like seeing the acrobatic runs of a rainbow on the end of your line. Fortunately, rainbows are the most u ...
How to Fly Fish During High Water or Runoff: Pro Tips(Post)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 ...
Wild Trout vs. Hatchery Trout(Post)I moved from Washington State to Pennsylvania not too long ago. The differences between the two states is striking when it comes to trout fishing. Pennsylvania stocks a lot of trout. So, wh ...
No Soup for You: Winter Time Tips and Tune Ups(Post)Maybe I’m reminiscing back to the days when the soup nazi would belt out “no soup for you”, maybe its because I’ve got a pot of gumbo on the stove, or maybe because its negative 8 degrees out ...
Summer Time, Fly Fishing Time(Post)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 ...
Reading Trout Rise Forms(Post)Generally speaking, there are three types of rise forms and being able to identify them can clue you into what flies to used in each situation. There are the rises where trout aggressively s ...
Winter Midge Fishing(Post)Midges hatch year round, but are especially effective in the cold winter months. Why? Pretty simple really. The lack of hatches going on at this time. Trout will hone in and cue on midges. The ...
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 ...
