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Short Line Dry-Dropper Fishing(Post)
The dry-dropper rig is one of the most useful and versatile set ups in fly fishing. This rig, when fished correctly, can be especially effective in short drift situations like you find in rocky steep-
Bass Fly Fishing for the Beginner(Post)Most of us that have bass fished started off using conventional gear.....as in spinning rods and bait casters. However, fly fishing for bass has some key advantages over conventional gear. Adva
Raising Them Right - Fishing with Kids(Post)I was raised with a healthy respect for the importance of family and the outdoors. I was told it was a very important part in life to get married and have kids to pass on the legacy. Well for me, hav
Reading Water According to Fish Patterns(Post)One of the first concepts that fly fishermen should learn is the ability to read water to determine which places in a river are the most likely to hold fish. However, another critical thing to learn i
Quick Fix Fly Fishing for Carp(Post)I've been hearing all about carp fishing for some time now, and even though I've caught a few of them at times when I've seen them in places where I was fishing for something else, I've kind of turned
Nymph Fishing: Part 2(Post)If you want to catch fish feeding at or near the bottom, you’ve got to get your fly on the bottom. Pretty much the statement of the obvious there. Now comes the tricky part, how long of a leader
College Fly Fishing Teams(Post)A small knit group of like-minded anglers at Arizona State University are sharing their passion for fly fishing with other students. Have a look as RiverBum Ambassador Gabby Rich takes a break from h
Ice Off Lake Fishing 2(Post)Spring is finally here for most of us or should at least be right around the corner. For those looking for a chance at fast fishing and huge trout Spring means getting out for some fast and furious ic
Light Tippet for Winter Fishing(Post)One of my favorite rivers gets tons of pressure all year and the fish seem to get very picky about what they eat and about leaders and tippets. A couple of winters ago I discovered that, especially in
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
Shallow Water Streamer Fishing(Post)Most of the time we think of stripping streamers through deep pools or across deep runs but I think I've had just as much success, if not more, hitting the shallow water near banks and pulling streame
Wyoming Fishing Report(Post)I just got back from Miracle Mile Wyoming, the flows were right at 2500cfs which is a good level. However, Pathfinder Res is completely full and has backed the river up all the way to Rainbow Run pull
Angler Etiquette(Post)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
Fishing Habits Holding You Back(Post)Occasionally I'll talk with someone who loves fishing only one place or one time of year or day because that is a place or time where or when they are confident and more successful with a certain tech
Nymph Fishing: The Hopper-Dropper Technique(Post)Whether called the Dry-Dropper, Hopper-Dropper, or the double lindy, this method of fishing was popularized in the west but is now deployed all over the world. The basic premise is that your strik
Sight Nymphing(Post)Most nymph fishing requires anglers to rely on a visual aid like a strike indicator or on feel to alert them to the strike of a fish. Sometimes though, especially when fish are visible, you can fish n
