When you pass a deep pool with no bottom in sight, there’s always the wandering thought of what could be down there in the depths. There’s no imagination required for those comfortable with sinking lines and leaders! These great tools should be utilized by all anglers in an effort to better...
Social media is abuzz with articles and tips to avoid overstressing trout during the hot summer months, and for good reason! You probably have a good idea of when summer fishing starts to go downhill and when temperatures get too hot for trout, but how hot is too hot? Warm water has...
Navigating low water in a bass river can be a real pain in a conventional boat, but a kayak can be perfect for just these situations! A nice summer evening paddle in a kayak is certainly a nice thought, but fly fishing from one sounds even better! When summertime trout streams...
Once runoff subsides, it’s game on for anglers in the Western U.S. as they flock to their favorite trout waters. With flows receding and water warming, bugs start popping across the Rockies and trout feed hungrily to take advantage of this brief feeding frenzy. The dry fly action is not to...
Once mid-June hits, the big hatches in the Eastern U.S. are mostly done, leaving anglers looking for the next thing to keep getting their dry fly fix. For most, the attention should then turn towards terrestrials in the form of ants, beetles, and hoppers. There is some sporadic caddis, midge, and...
Fly fishing with streamers is all about mimicking the movement and behavior of prey such as baitfish, minnows, leeches, and crayfish naturally found in the water. By using a variety of proven techniques, your streamer fly will entice almost every fish to strike. But before we get into the How-To's...
There are thousands of different fly patterns with dozens of different color combinations to choose from, but which is the right color combination to use and when? Choosing the right fly color for the moment comes down to two factors, your personal tastes and what color shades are naturally occurring in...
For all of the squinting into fly boxes trying to locate the size #26 midge that goes on during winter, that goes out the window when it comes time to fish stoneflies! Trout are constantly in a caloric struggle of consuming versus conserving, and as such they love feeding on things...
Much of our time is spent staring at strike indicators or sighter tippet waiting for the slightest sign of movement, so any chance to throw dry flies is a welcome change of pace! There’s obviously nothing wrong with throwing nymph rigs since they catch so many fish, but there’s something about...
Anglers who experience their first big caddis hatch aren’t soon to forget the event. There are surely stronger hatches with bigger bugs that occur throughout the season, but few are as reliable as the caddis. Unseasonal rain or cold can throw bug events like the green drake or sulphurs, but the...
