This post was last updated on March 2nd, 2016 at 05:47 pmUsing the Ant Fly During Late Summer and Fall Ant flies are some of the easiest to tie of all trout flies, yet are extremely effective. During the later fall there are often days where there aren’t too many mayflies and stoneflies around. These … Read more
This post was last updated on May 21st, 2019 at 09:31 pmDrift Boats and Features.. What are the Options? There are a lot of different drift boats and companies out there these days. It would be easy for a buyer to get confused and not be quite sure what style to buy. Here I will … Read more
This post was last updated on January 26th, 2015 at 08:48 pmThe Stomach Pump Will Help You Catch More Trout On Tough Days of Flyfishing The stomach pump for trout is essentially a small turkey baster. You insert it into the trout’s mouth and into its stomach. The contents that you remove will help you … Read more
This post was last updated on January 9th, 2014 at 04:36 pmHow to Increase your Catch By Carrying a Set of Permanent Markers with you on the River This is something that not a lot of people have thought of, but it works really well. If you are on the river and don’t have flies … 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 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 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
