Fall provides some of the best trout action of the year as fish everywhere feel the coming chill of winter and pack on the weight accordingly. Each season has its own uniqueness that provides something new to anglers at all times of the year. Fall is no different, with changing leaves...
Runoff is one of the more challenging aspects of fly fishing in the West during the months of May, June, and sometimes July. Tranquil streams that were mere trickles all of a sudden surge off steep slopes as snow melts and swells waters from Colorado to Montana. For some anglers,...
The truck door slams and the sound of the rushing water gets louder as we hike down the trail towards a favorite stream. Bugs swarm into the air when we push through the bushes that line the bank. Trout can be seen happily rising to the steady hatch and angler excitement...
The flies land just upstream from the feeding trout and anticipation is running high as they drift into the feeding zone. As they hit the sweet spot our indicator pauses for the briefest of seconds and the hook set is almost subconscious as the trout shakes its head wondering what is...
Visions of beautifully-colored brown trout fill anglers’ dreams all summer. The thought of these fat, gorgeous fish attacking every fly in sight is something folks from all over the country share in. From Montana to New York trout anglers all know the allure of fall fishing for browns. Autumn...
Many associate gaudy, articulated streamers with big trout, but it’s often eggs that yield the true giants of the deep. Pound for pound, nothing has more protein in a trout's diet than an egg. If there is a chance that fish (of any species) are spawning in a given waterway, odds...
A friend of mine once traveled to Montana to fish specifically for trophy browns and rainbows. His days on the water were chosen with meticulous attention to the weather, river levels, and barometric pressure. After touching base with a local guide service, he arranged multiple days in a drift boat throwing...
Trout, which are cold-water fish, are very prone to stress when they are caught and handled by anglers. Warm water temperatures can reduce the amount of oxygen in the water, making trout even more sensitive and vulnerable. This stress can have negative effects on their health and survival, leading to...
Trout fishing can be a tough business! It’s why books have been written about it, guides focus on educating anglers, and fly shops make their money on helping make folks better fishers. Some of our mistakes are correctable, though! Here’s a list of seven common mistakes made by anglers...
It’s hard to not fall in love with small stream fishing while scrolling through Instagram and marveling over stunning brook trout. The idea of bow and arrow casting underneath thick mountain laurel and watching gorgeous trout feed so innocently in plunge pools sounds awful nice, but it can also...
