Fly Fishing For Trout
This post was last updated on January 14th, 2016 at 01:05 amSome habits are very hard to break—cutting line and tippets with your teeth is one of those habits. By the time i was 25 I would bet I had cut the line 5,000 times using my teeth. It wasn’t until I hit about 30 … Read more
This post was last updated on December 3rd, 2022 at 07:42 pm If you want to stay safe and good looking for the rest of your life, there are some easy steps to take while you are out on the river in the blazing sun. Some of this stuff might seem obvious, but there might … Read more
If you have ever done some shopping for fly rods, you have certainly noticed that some high end rods are extremely pricey. However it is possible to get smoking deals on used gear of all types. Ebay Probably the best place to search for high end used gear is Ebay. You can get drastic discounts … Read more
This post was last updated on December 16th, 2015 at 07:30 pmIt’s no secret that fly fishing provides great exercise and can help to keep you in great shape. While it is possible to simply sit in a boat and cast all day and not get too much movement in—most of the time this great … Read more
This post was last updated on August 6th, 2022 at 07:01 pmSometimes it might seem unfair and just plain wrong that sections of great trout rivers only allow fly fishing. Rest assured there is a logical explanation why fly fishing only and artificial lures only areas exist—in this post I’ll explain why. Why is Fly … Read more
The history of this distinctive drift boat may be traced back to a turbulent whitewater river in Oregon State. In Western Oregon, the McKenzie River covers a ninety mile stretch and part of the river flows into the Cascade Mountain Range, which is situated east of Eugene, Oregon. While the history of the McKenzie-style drift … Read more
While I am out on the river guiding all summer and a massive storm, or even a light rain; I get asked almost every time: will we catch fish in this heavy rain? There are a lot of factors that seem to play a role in how good fishing will be during and after a … Read more
This post was last updated on April 26th, 2015 at 04:19 amPyramid lake sits in North West NV just a short drive from Reno. It is not only great fishing, it is the home to the world record cutthroat trout. As I type this I am sitting in my car on the side of the … Read more
This post was last updated on July 29th, 2021 at 08:12 pmFly boxes are about as diverse as the fishermen who use them. There are tons of different kinds available, so the goal in this post is to help you determine what is the best fly box for the flies you plan to use. There … Read more
In the heat of the summer, there are few trout fly patterns more fun to fish than hoppers. They will become a major food source for trout (especially on windy days). If you have ever tossed a hopper into the river to watch it be eaten by a fish, you have probably noticed that often … Read more