Is there anything better than watching a steelhead cartwheel through the air as it violently shakes its head, attempting to toss our flies? It’s scenes like these that ruin other fish for anglers and leave them with an insatiable appetite for the chrome beasts that emerge each fall from the...
Two nymphs are a great way to cover more water and show trout multiple patterns, but it can be a major pain unless you know how to rig it correctly! On most guide trips clients will immediately make a comment about a multi-nymph setup and how it’s something they wouldn’t...
There’s nothing worse than fishing gin-clear water and watching fish shy away from your drift as it approaches their feeding line. While sometimes it’s the fly itself that’s causing the damage, more often than not it’s the tippet that’s spooking fish. Trout, especially on pressured waterways, get accustomed to seeing...
Many anglers take to YouTube or go on a guided trip to learn new techniques, and much of that is centered around fishing two flies. It might be simplistic to say, “two flies are better than one,” but the fact is many times it’s true! Having multiple patterns out there...
Every now and then there are new accessories or techniques that come into fly fishing and truly change the sport. Simple as it may be, the tippet ring surely falls into this category. It’s become a mainstay for guides and DIY anglers alike, and the benefits of using them far...
One of the most common questions among fly anglers is, “When should I change my fly leader?” It’s a good thing to ponder, as it shows an observant nature and makes it apparent that you’re keeping an eye on your rig. There are certainly times when folks change their leader...
You can do everything almost perfect on a nymph rig, but one minor error in the setup can really decrease efficiency and productivity. While fly placement, or rather incorrect placement, can negatively impact our goals, it’s often the split shot that creates the most issues. Adding this extra weight comes...
Steelhead season is fully upon us, and with each new rain and the shortening of days, the action is just going to get better! Steelhead in the Great Lakes are fairly simple fish, a stark contrast compared to their Pacific cousins. Most of the fish spawn in spring but come...
Few moments in fly fishing rival the hard thud of a steelhead striking a streamer and the ensuing chaos that ranges from cartwheeling runs to violent shakes of the head. Streamers require some dedication from anglers because they typically won’t be quite as productive as nymph rigs, but there are...
Winter on the steelhead streams of the Great Lakes can be a spectacular experience with some truly brutal weather conditions. There’s something romantic about the idea of standing knee-deep in a rushing Lake Erie tributary stream as snow and wind rips across the water. It might not be everyone’s idea...
