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Don't Take the Winter Off(Post)
Winter trout fishing can be some of the best fishing of the year. These days many streams are open to year round fishing and the brave angler can enjoy solitude and plenty of hungry trout. Remember
Bluegill, The Gateway Drug(Post)Which one of us doesn’t have fond memories of grabbing a spinning rod, bobber, hooks and some worms and hitting the ‘ole fishing hole? For many of us, that’s how we all got started. That littl
Fly Fishing and Fantasy Football(Post)So, I took up playing fantasy football 5 seasons ago. I’ve been to the playoffs four out of five years and have won it all twice. Not too bad I think, especially since others have been doing it 15
Big Heavy Water(Post)I often used to look at big rivers and just give up on the areas with big heavy currents. Then a few years ago I watched a guy wade into an area with some serious lean-upstream current on the Green Ri
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
Bobber Down!(Post)There been a debate amongst fly fishing purists for years as to the appropriateness and use of the modern strike indicators. Since I’m not a purest, I’m not even going to enter in the debate. Simp
Midges(Post)Old dudes like me curse a midge hatch. The dominative little flies can be a bugger to tie on. It’s well worth it though. Trout love these guys.Year-round food sourceMidges are an essential food sour
High Water Fishing(Post)Many anglers take the Spring off because of high dirty water. Actually many of the biggest fish of the year are caught during runoff. High flows often force fish to move to the edges where they are mo
Your First Fly Rod and Reel(Post)We often get asked, "What is the best rod and reel set up for a beginner?" Unfortunately, I can't say one fits all since the answer depends a bit on where you live and what species of fish you intend
Northwest River Reports(Post)The fishing this spring has been epic. If you haven’t gotten out there yet, you are missing out. We’ve had some fantastic weather, the rivers are in great shape, get out there!!!The hatches have b
Mastering the Caddis Hatch(Post)Be the Caddis Hatch MasterThere’s far more to catching trout on caddis than the old standby Elk Hair Caddis. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve caught thousands of fish on this bug. But I’ve also caught tho
Musky On The Fly(Post)Musky On The FlySo you want to catch a Musky on the fly! This is not for the faint of heart. Of course, chances are you’re already a Musky fisherman and know this already. Musky are called the fi
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
Mastering Fly Fishing with a Bubble: A Guide from the Experts(Post)At Riverbum, we know that anglers come in all types—from seasoned fly fishers to those just starting out with spin gear. One technique we’re passionate about sharing is fishing with a fly on a bubble.
New Waters(Post)I've found myself fishing a lot of new places over the years. Sometimes I've done very well and at other times I've been left scratching my head and frustrated. Luckily those frustrating experiences h
Covering Water Effectively(Post)Many times on stream you'll find yourself prospecting or surveying by blind casting, dries, nymphs, or dry-dropper rigs to likely looking spots. Remember when you are doing this that often the f
