This post was last updated on November 20th, 2021 at 09:33 amFor some people knowing how to see fish in water is second nature, for others it seems like an impossible task. Frankly, seeing fish in water like a fishing guide will take practice. Following a few tips will help to increase your odds of … Read more
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
This post was last updated on November 15th, 2014 at 11:52 pmThere are a lot of tips you can use while fishing that will make your days on the water much easier and efficient. I will outline here some tips that can really come in handy on your next fly fishing trip. Some of these … Read more
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
This post was last updated on October 7th, 2014 at 06:59 pm Whether your eyes are showing signs of age, you are simply being forced by the trout to cast ridiculously small flies (or both), these small tricks will help you keep your eyes on the flies even at long distances. Coloring your Flies Parachute … Read more
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
This post was last updated on January 26th, 2015 at 09:38 pmSo break out the vice and take advantage of it! It’s no secret that huge brown trout love to eat mouse flies, but during a year like this you could really be in for a special treat! During high yield years of beech seeds … Read more
Proper fishing from a drift boat will increase every ones catch rate and make the life of the rower much easier. On a typical guiding day on the South Fork of the Snake I will tell my clients to cast downstream up to (but certainly not limited to) 100 times. With everyone following basic rules … Read more
This post was last updated on December 3rd, 2022 at 07:42 pm Okuma sierra reels are a great way to get a quality reel with a tough drag system at a super low price. Back in the day I used to own 3 or 4 of these reels in various sizes and I caught everything … Read more
This post was last updated on November 15th, 2014 at 10:19 pm
We have all suffered the loss of large trout to log jams and rocks during a hard battle. In this article I hope to offer some ways you might not have considered to help you land large fish in tight situations.