Fly Fishing Etiquette... Its on You
One of the most ridiculous assumptions that you can make in fly fishing is that everyone is going to be just as considerate and respectful as you. First, there is a good chance that your angling foib...
3 Jul 26min
Fly Fishing Under Cover
Under, over, around, and (if you're feeling lucky) through. Trout absolutely love cover. Downed trees, overhanging vegetation, and undercut banks are just three examples of places fish like to safely...
26 Jun 26min
[Cast1] Approaching a Mountain Stream
There is a significant segment of anglers who only fish (and rightfully enjoy) the stereotypical trout river or bass pond. These waters are easily accessible and usually full of fish; there is no reas...
19 Jun 25min
Even More on Fly Fishing with Less
Fly fishing minimalism is not just about throwing things out of your pack willy-nilly. In fact, jettisoning necessary items doesn't score you any virtue points. If anything, it is simply bad practice....
12 Jun 22min
Topwater is Tops
For the last 24 hours, I've enjoyed some very aggressive bass and panfish. And while I have no reservations using streamers, I'm more than happy to toss topwater flies if they're what is on the menu. ...
5 Jun 25min
Swing Integration
I am not an expert in swinging flies in the most orthodox sense of the concept. In fact, I've never made any kind of presentation to steelhead in the Pacific Northwest or Atlantic salmon. However, I h...
29 Mai 27min
5 Wading Ideas (More or Less)
Perhaps this is a little pedantic, but it is worth saying: You don't need to wade to fly fish. What do I mean? Well, I think a lot of anglers wade too much. We get in the water where we don't need to...
22 Mai 27min
3 Lies that Get People Into Fly Fishing
Last week I did my darndest to debunk three big lies about fly fishing that keep people away from this wonderful pursuit. Today I'm coming at it from another angle. In this episode, I'm addressing th...
15 Mai 25min
