Is August For The Hopper Dropper Rigs?
In these hot summer months, I always turn to a hopper dropper rig. I remember when I was just starting to fly fish and in the late summer months, I’d
Fly Fishing the Eastern Sulphur Hatch in Pennsylvania
Thousands in flight and every single trout gettin’ some action.
In my small trickle of a stream, wild brown gorge on what we call Sulphurs. An Eastern late May and early
6 Different Ways to Dry Off Your Dry Flies
If you’ve ever been fly fishing long enough with dry flies you’ll know that they always take on water and sink after a few fish and drifts. This can be
Fly Fishing High Muddy Water
Flooding can be a major problem for fish, not just us humans. With vast amounts of debris and sediment being pushed downstream, it can be tough for fish to discern
Proven Tips to Identify Bugs And Catch More Fish
Trout are rising feverishly all around us as we stare hopelessly into a box of neatly organized dry flies. There have been no willing participants as our caddis, drake, and
Top 4 Early Summer Flies That Catch Trout!
There’s a sweet spot in every fishing season. It varies from year to year, but typically it’s found somewhere between mid-May and mid-June. The air temperatures are warm but not
Best 21 Bass Flies For Summer Fly Fishing
With splashy takes and hard fights, fly fishing for bass is exhilarating and requires a different set of flies than typical trout fly patterns. While bass are not the most
3 Tips to Find Trout When The Summer Water Warms
Nobody wants to talk about it because we just want to let the good times roll, but the truth is high summer is fast approaching. It’s true: every week the
The Complete Checklist for Fly Fishing Trout In The Summer
Determine your budget Not everyone can afford name brand fly fishing gear at the full price tag. I certainly didn’t when I started out. So you’ve got to work with
Killer Tactics for Fly Fishing Hoppers this Summer
The buzz of a million hoppers coming from the roadside meadow overtakes the truck’s powering down engine. A warm breeze wipes away the single bead of sweat rolling down the
4 Tips for Fly Fishing Tricos for Trout
For bug enthusiasts, high summer can be a fairly dull time of year, with terrestrials taking center stage and mayfly activity bottoming out for the year. The seemingly never-ending drought
Hoppers 101: Fly Fishing With Hopper Flies For Large Trout
The intense buzzing can be heard from the truck as rods are hastily rigged with giant globs of foam with spider-looking legs dangling from all directions. It’s hopper season, and
11 Best Trout Flies for Early Summer Fly Fishing
When it comes to early Spring trout fishing, the forage buffet becomes troublesome to pinpoint patterns that match the hatch on your local stream. It isn’t easy to navigate the
3 Things You Need to Know Fly Fishing in Low and Clear Water
Low and clear water is incredibly intimidating to many anglers. Fish get quite spooky and spots that were once fishing great are now stagnant and difficult. Unfortunately, these are the
4 Tactics to Catch More Trout This Summer
Anglers wait all year to throw on wet wading sandals and spend warm days fishing for trout in summer. Layers of fleece and wool gloves are nothing but a distant
3 Great June Hatches for Trout
June is perhaps the best month for trout fishing in the Eastern chunk of the United States, and that’s mostly because of some extraordinary hatches. As runoff rages across much
6 Killer Flies for Brook Trout
Chasing brook trout in little mountain streams becomes a full-fledged addiction for many. The colors are usually what draws people in first, from the blue halo to the brilliant orange
3 Hopper Tactics to Catch More Trout
It’s no secret that terrestrials are both fun to fish and incredibly effective at luring up big trout from the depths. In terms of protein, ants and beetles certainly pack
3 Ways to Beat the Summer Heat for Trout
One of the more difficult times to catch trout is during the scorching heat of summer when the fish turn lethargic and hatches shut off. Unfortunately for us, the urge
4 Summer Dry-Dropper Rigs to Catch Trout
Summer means dry-droppers for many anglers across the country, and the allure of the productivity found with nymphs paired with the action of a dry fly is the perfect combination.
How To Catch Late Summer Bass While Fly Fishing
When the summer heat warms trout streams to unsafe temperatures, it’s time to stow the three-weight and start chasing bass on a favorite river, lake, or farm pond! Many times
10 Great Multiple Fly Rig Setup Combinations For Trout With Flies You Already Have
There isn’t much that gets an angler’s heart pumping quite like a big trout hammering terrestrials right on the bank, which makes August a month to look forward to each
How To Fly Fish Tricos For Late Summer Trout
For bug enthusiasts, high summer can be a fairly dull time of year, with terrestrials taking center stage and mayfly activity bottoming out for the year. The seemingly never-ending drought
Fly Fishing Divers And Popper Flies For Warm Water Bass
As the water warms up in the spring and summer, you can enjoy some of the most exciting action of the year as fish activity rises rapidly. There are few
How to Catch Trout in Alpine Lakes
The hikes are long, the views incredible, and the trout stunningly beautiful. It’s the scene that many fly anglers dream of, and the high alpine lakes of the Rocky Mountains
Mid-West Tips for Fly Fishing Rivers During Runoff
Few situations present more of a challenge for anglers than runoff in the West. Gentle mountain streams become raging torrents and lazy tailwaters become gushing, chocolate milk rivers as snow
Guide To Fly Fishing Stillwater for Trout
Trout fishing is typically synonymous with faster currents in streams and rivers, but lakes can be overlooked gems! Stillwater provides a unique experience and it’s a stark contrast fishing in
Tips for Fly Fishing From a Kayak
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
Alternatives to Trout During Summer
Social media is abuzz with articles and tips to avoid overstressing trout during the hot summer months, and for good reason! Once stream temps hit 65 degrees (and higher) the
Fly Fishing Cicada Hatches
A good bug hatch is always a welcomed occurrence for fly-fishers. Very few hatches however, are backed by the anticipation surrounding what thousands of eager anglers will experience this summer.