During the course of a guide day, it’s not unusual for anglers to ask questions about what size tippet I am tying on. Like most aspects of fly fishing, selecting a…
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Dry Fly Fishing: Refusals
As anglers we have a tendency to think that when we’re not catching fish, it’s because we don’t have the right fly. This is particularly the case when a suspended…
Showing Up At The River
Anglers, myself included, spend large amounts of time trying to predict when the next great day of fishing could be. Whether that great day is defined by catching your largest…
5 Quick Tips For Fishing Dry Flies
It’s now May and getting to be that time of the year where we consistently have the luxury of fishing dry flies to rising fish. Taking the time to go…
Using Strike Indicators as Drift Indicators
The truth is, a strike indicator tells so much more than just whether or not a fish has taken the fly. One of the most important things an indicator can…
Getting to Know Grannoms
Adult grannoms have a black charcoal body with tannish mottled wings and range from size 14 to 16. Unlike a majority of bugs that hatch in the East during the spring, grannoms begin…
Wading Cautiously
It’s easy to get caught up covering water quickly while constantly searching for the next fish. As I continue to get older, I’ve noticed that my approach while…
BWO's and Big Fish...
Big fish and blue winged olives has been the theme as you can see in the picture above that I took last week. The warmer weather, active feeding fish…
Nymphing: Fishing Low & Slow
My motto for fishing during the early spring months is to primarily fish nymphs low and slow. During this time of year, it’s very important to have your flies exactly where…
Dressing for Winter Fishing Weather
Even on some of the colder days of winter, it is still possible to fish comfortably. As long as the weather is within reason, I find some days through the…