It always pays to be well prepared for a day spent on the water fly fishing. In the winter, being well prepared for the conditions can be the difference in…
Category: Fly Fishing Tips
Leaving "Bad Casts" Lay on the Water
You step into your favorite section of your favorite stream to find a nice fish feeding on the surface. You tie on a fly that you believe will successfully fool…
Fly Fishing Tips: How to Stay Dry & Comfortable on Rainy Days
As a fly fishing guide, I usually welcome rain. Rain can create small periods that our water is unfishable, but ultimately the extra water keeps our fish happy, and can…
Selecting a Strike Indicator
A few weeks ago while guiding, an interesting conversation sparked a discussion regarding strike indicators. Following the conversation, I was asked to write about the different types strike indicators and…
Fly Lines Part 1 - Bass Line Basics
Although most fly anglers are quick to talk about the latest and greatest rod, possibly the most cutting edge technology in fly fishing right now is found in the newer…
A Quick Guide to Tippet Sizes
During the course of a guide day, it’s not unusual for anglers to ask questions about what size tippet I am tying. Like most aspects of fly fishing, selecting a…
Fly Fishing High Water: 3 Valuable Tips for Fighting Large Trout
Landing large trout on a fly rod is a task that can take awhile to learn. Every fish will fight a little differently, and every section of river presents different…
Fly Fishing High, Dirty Water: Attractor Flies
It seems if I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a 1,000 times. 2018 continues to be the year of rain and high water conditions. In case you missed last…
Consistent Rain, Extra Water, and How it Affects the Trout Fishing
2018 continues to be the year of rain and high water. Our creeks and rivers are full of extra water; the fish love it. Rain continues to fall at a…
The 'Launch' of HomeWaters Smallmouth Bass Floats
The start of the summer smallmouth bass float season is finally here. A group of our members kicked off the first float trip of the season over the weekend. A…