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Selecting Your Steelhead Flies(Post)
Chasing chrome is some of the most exciting fishing you can do. Steelhead are among the toughest fighting fish, have epic leaps, and get you into your drag quickly. Steelhead aren’t easy to catch e
Why Scuds and Sow Bugs Are Winter’s Unsung Heroes: A Guide’s Perspective(Post)When winter settles over our rivers and valleys, and the air carries that sharp metallic cold that stings your nose, most anglers start thinking about midges. And fair enough—midges are a winter stapl
Salmon and Steelhead Success(Post)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 success...T
Fall Fishing for Steelhead, Trout and Salmon(Post)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 excited to be
Fly Fishing for Steelhead: Things You Need to Get Started(Post)So you want to chase some chrome! Who doesn’t, these are majestic fish. If you’re going to get into steelhead, you want to sure that you have the right gear. Rod Big IS better. These are powerfu
Migratory Trout(Post)While some trout live out their entire lives in basically the same spot, many trout migrate either to spawn or because of natural environmental needs. The most obvious of these are sea-run or lake-run
Why You Should Use Leech Patterns in Winter: A Guide’s Perspective(Post)As a professional fly fishing guide, I’ve spent countless days on the water during the colder months. Whether you're casting for trout in icy rivers, swinging for steelhead in the Pacific Northwest, o
Semi-Steelies(Post)For most of us the Spring is here or trying to get here and this is great news. Like everything else trout seem to awaken and start feeding and performing other functions vital to their existence. For
Fly In Focus: Ray Charles(Post)“Even a blind man can catch fish with this fly“….and so the legend goes of how the “Ray Charles” fly got its name. The pattern originated as a “guide fly” on Montana’s tail waters as a sow bug imit
Winter Nymph Tactics(Post)One great thing about where I live is that we have a year-round fishing season. Though it sounds crazy to some, I actually really enjoy winter fly fishing, especially on some of the super productive t
Late Fall fishing....got browns?(Post)We went on our annual fishing trip to New York this past week. We fished some Lake Ontario streams for brown trout, steelhead, and king salmon, and what a trip it was.Our 6.5 hour drive was almost en
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 their
Back Country Trout(Post)When I was younger I remember dreaming of hiking far up into the high mountains and coming upon hundreds of misty lakes and rivers teeming with ginormous trout. Well, now that I've been around in th
Fish Behavior Based on Water Type(Post)One of the most overlooked aspects of fishing, I think, is fish behavior. I’ve seen beginners really struggle with this, especially if fishing multiple species or changing from one to anothe
Top 7 Flies for Winter Fly Fishing(Post)Winter fly fishing can be a challenging and rewarding experience for anglers. The cold temperatures and shorter days can make it difficult to find and catch fish, but with the right flies, you can sti
Why We Love Monic Fly Lines(Post)Monic fly lines perform in ALL TEMPERATURES. If you're fishing in the heat of the summer, or the cold of winter, they simply perform. They are made of 100% PVC Free and are made of eco-friendly mate
