This post was last updated on August 17th, 2021 at 09:48 pmTrout Love to Eat Crustaceans I think most animals that eat meat enjoy eating crabs and crustaceans. The crawdads will spend a lot of their lives hiding underneath rocks and debris for protection from predators, that’s because they are great food! I am certain … Read more
This post was last updated on August 4th, 2021 at 07:35 pm How to Tie a Cinch Knot (Clinch Knot/Fishermens Knot) AKA Fisherman’s Knot and Clinch Knot among other names. This is such a great simple knot, that I am not sure why anyone would ever tie any other type in most situations. I am … Read more
This post was last updated on March 18th, 2016 at 08:18 pmHow to Properly Set the Hook With a Fly Rod (for trout) Fly fishing for trout is a whole different ballgame than fishing for bonefish or tarpon. Personally I don’t fish the saltwater very often, but I do know that the hooksetting technique seems … Read more
This post was last updated on December 3rd, 2022 at 07:42 pm Drift Boats, Float Tubes, Kayaks, Rafts and Canoes. Which Type of Fly Fishing Boat Should I Buy? There are a lot of options to consider when it comes to buying a fly fishing boat or craft and a lot of variables to consider … Read more
This post was last updated on August 8th, 2021 at 07:13 pmSetting your fly rod and reel cn seem overwhelming, but with the right steps, it becomes a simple process. This task is easy if you know a few knots and should only take a couple minutes to accomplish. There are a few things you … Read more
This post was last updated on April 15th, 2014 at 01:06 amMonitoring Trout Loss To Irrigation Ditches on the South Fork Of The Snake River, Idaho Fishing on the Snake river in Idaho last week I witnessed a rare sighting. I was with a gentleman in my boat who caught a brown trout with an … Read more
This post was last updated on April 4th, 2014 at 01:22 amTrout Fishing Tips for the Fly Fisherman If you have ever been on the river and had a hard time hooking trout, you are not alone. We have all been there at one time or another. Here is a list of things to try … Read more
This post was last updated on December 3rd, 2022 at 07:42 pm The Chernobyl Ant, the History and Background of Foam Trout Flies The chernobyl ant is a foam interpretation of not only a stonefly, but grasshoppers, crickets and other creatures. What kind of mastermind trout fisherman came up with this crude invention? It seems to … Read more
This post was last updated on July 31st, 2016 at 06:08 pmSpruce Moth=Trout Fly Fishing Mahem It was August of 2007 and I had been staying in Ennis Montana for a few nights. My cell phone was dead and I had no communication with the outside word. I didn’t have a car phone charger so … Read more
This post was last updated on January 9th, 2014 at 04:41 pmFly Line Care Fly fishing line is an essential part of your gear, but very few people understand just how important it is and how to properly treat your fly line. If care is taken your fly fishing line will last many years for … Read more