Bluegill Fishing with Flies

Flyfishing bluegill

This post was last updated on December 5th, 2014 at 03:20 pmBluegill Fishing with A Fly Rod As you are probably aware; bluegill are found in nearly every lake and pond in the US, so it makes perfect sense to make them a target for fly fishing. Not only are they great fighters, but they … Read more

Using Powerbait to Catch Trout

Powerbait for trout fishing

This post was last updated on December 3rd, 2022 at 07:42 pm Berkely power bait has a place in everyone’s tackle box. While I almost always concentrate on fly fishing on this website, I have decided to give the conventional fisherman a little tidbit here talking about various types of soft plastic scented lures by … Read more

World Record Cutthroat Trout

Lahontan species of cutthroat

This post was last updated on December 18th, 2015 at 06:15 pmIt was December 1st 1925 when John Skimmerhorn landed a massive lahontan strain cutthroat out of Pyramid lake in Nevada. The Fish weighed in at 41 pounds even. Making it a first class official all time world record cutthroat. This world record fish was … Read more

Special Surprise Found in the Net

Funny fishing story

A few years ago I went fishing with a couple buddies and a very odd thing took place. This is the story as I recall it: It all started out a normal day of steelhead and trout fishing in Michigan. We had stopped in to a small cafe for a truly huge breakfast and all … Read more

Blood Knot or Surgeons Loop?

This post was last updated on October 24th, 2014 at 01:57 amTying 2 lines together is mandatory in fly fishing. Whether you are tying on a little tippet to make your small fly presentation more low key, or just creating your own leader, one of these 2 knots is essential. Learn how to tie all … Read more

Types of Hackle and Fly Tying Feathers

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This post was last updated on August 7th, 2021 at 09:57 pmPut most simply, hackles are feathers that are used to make fly fishing ties. These feathers are used to make flies that either sink under water or float on the surface of it, in order to make fish think that the fly is an … Read more