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Great year for fishing king salmon in Alaska once again. Every year calls for different river conditions, this year the water stayed low with no big rains to raise or muddy the water. We fished mor ...

The Skwala Stonefly is an olive-colored stonefly living on a multi-year life cycle that spends two to three years as a nymph before it grows. It hatches in early spring, around mid-March in ...

I often get asked how I got into fly fishing, and why fly fishing over conventional fishing. One of RiverBum’s goals is to open the sport of fly fishing and make it accessible to all. So, I tho ...

Finally, It’s October!  Fall is by far my favorite time of year.  Here in West Virginia the air is getting cooler, the leaves are turning color and falling from the trees and people are exc ...

Image by Nikki P. Age 11 Double hauling is a valuable skill for fly fishers using single-handed rods in all water types. Having the ability to skillfully present your fly under all circum ...

Let's start with the statement of the obvious. Casting is one of the single most important elements of fly fishing. Second, don’t try to learn to cast on the water. That’s right. It’s the ...

At RiverBum, we have a passion for serving the market with the best quality flies in the industry. We have sampled product from at least 50 factories globally, probably more. There’s no shortage ...

If you read these tips often you'll recognize that I'm primarily a trout fisherman. However, there's something really cool about bass. They act totally different from trout. They hang out basically m ...

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 inten ...

It’s that time of year again - a chill is in the air, the water temps are dropping, and the chromers are swimming. Check out some RiverBum tips and reminders to improve your fly fishing succe ...

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 ...

One of the most common mistakes I see from new anglers is sizing-up their rod, line, leader, and fly.  I know the 9’5wt rod is the most ubiquitous rod out there. I also know you’re going to ...

Innovation never stops in the fly fishing industry. We are always trying to come up with new and creative ways of chasing our friends with fins. RiverBum has invested heavily in bringing addit ...

Anyone who has followed me for a bit or has gone fishing with me, knows that I am a huge advocate of fishing a double rig. In almost any situation, I have found fishing two flies is completely app ...

So, I get asked this question a lot, what fly rod are you using? The fact is, I have a lot of fly rods and routinely use many of them. Many are species and water specific. I’ll use my 2wt popp ...

My undergraduate degree is in engineering. In the world of engineering, there are definitive right and wrong answers. There are formulas in chemistry, laws in physics….absolutes on how to get fr ...

Catching fish is all about presentation and the offering. You’ve got to have the combination of the right fly fishing fly, the right hook size, and a good drift. “Fly” is a pretty general ter ...

When it is time to buy a new fly fishing reel, and honestly, when isn’t the time, you might have some questions in mind. You may be wondering which fly fishing reels are best for you and how much you ...

There’s a lot to learn about fly fishing when you’re just starting out. This type of fishing involves several types of gear that you might not be familiar with. One essential tool for fly fishing is ...

Fly lines are available in different weights. Weight is indicated in grains, where there are 14 grains in a gram. Sounds confusing? Don’t worry, American manufacturers have provided a scale th ...

Getting snagged is part of the sport, it happens to everyone - not just beginners. You may have heard “If you aren’t getting snagged and losing flies you aren’t doing it right.” But let me add t ...

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 f ...

Fly fishing in the winter sounds challenging, but it can also be exciting and fun. The quite and tranquility is second to none.  This guide can help you make the most out of your experience: Ch ...

Well, it's inescapable, the Holidays are almost here. There's an 8 foot Santa in my yard reminding me daily. Hopefully though, this time of year offers more than malls and merry-making and you find y ...

Choosing the right fly rod and reel is the first challenge to any beginning fly fisher.   There really seems to be information overload out there.  The fly reel is an essential tool fo ...

Predator flies are not built the same as other big game species flies. Predator tying style was borrowed from saltwater tyer Bob Popovics with regards to the application of bucktail, but musky a ...

We asked a room full of anglers, "What are the best fly-fishing knots?" Two hours later, the debate was still going on! From disagreements about fly fishing leader knots to arguments about the str ...

Opinions vary greatly on the type of reel, and certainly the expense, of the reel a fly fisherman needs. The needs of a fly reel are far different than a gear reel. In gear fishing, a good qua ...

Fly fishing requires you to bring along a bunch of gear. Flies, rods, reels, and other accessories are just some essential things to pack before leaving for your weekend fishing trip.Fly boxes are a ...

I’ve been doing a lot more nymphing lately. There’s a couple reasons, I want to improve my skills, you certainly catch more fish with is a decided plus when I take my 12 year old daughter Madis ...

Hopefully we're all effectively hinting about a new fly rod for under the tree. There are obviously many great choices in fly rods. Here's a couple of quick suggestions that might help you hint bette ...

Chasing redfish on the fly rod combines hunting and fishing and can make for an awesome adventure. Skill and patience combine to give anglers some good clean fun on coastal marshes in the Atlanti ...

Need help tying that perfect knot? RiverBum Pro Capt. Jim Daniels shows how to tie your leader to a fly using 3 different knots - the triple surgeon's knot, the Uni knot and the improved clinc ...

We all love some flash in our fly streamers, sometimes the more the merrier. I am especially guilty of this when it comes to off-colored water. It’s already the middle of August my fishy friends ...

RiverBum Professional Guides Welcome to our RiverBum Pro Page. Our pros are some of the best folks you’ll find in the industry. They are fantastic and successful guides in their own right that ...

RiverBum Ambassadors  Welcome to our RiverBum Ambassador Page. What’s a RiverBum ambassador? A RiverBum ambassador is someone that is passionate about the sport of fly fishing, believes ...