Riffles: Fly Rod Crosby, Superstar
As a dry fly enthusiast, I count James Ogden among my fly fishing heroes. He sold tackle in…
Bill Barich’s books include Laughing in the Hills, A Pint of Plain, Big
Dreams: Into the Heart of California, and Crazy for Rivers. He’s written
about fly fishing for The New Yorker, where he was a staff writer for
many years, Sports Illustrated, Outside, Anglers Journal, and other
publications. A longtime Bay Area resident, he currently lives in Dublin,
Ireland.
48 posts
Riffles: A Steelhead Fanatic
I became a steelhead fanatic by chance some years ago, when I rented a place in Alexander Valley.…
Riffles: The Mighty McCloud
Tough As They Come It’s hard to love a river that refuses to love you back, but that’s…
Riffles: The Fishing Cabin, An Appreciation
I’ve always loved fishing cabins. I discovered their charms as a boy when my father rented a rickety…
Palominos, Splakes, and Apaches
I’m not one to brag about my fly-fishing expertise. My skill set is pretty basic, although I’m willing…
Claret, Mustard, and Flies
I’ll be the first to admit I have some flaws as a fly fisher, but there’s only one…
Small is Beautiful
It can be risky to indulge in nostalgia. I’ve discovered that the biggest trout I’ve caught continue to…
Streamers: Hunting and Hoping
Picture yourself on a stream in the Sierra as spring begins to arrive. It’s been a long winter,…
Best Fly Box Ever
I’ve never been fussy about my fly box. As a beginner, I relied on a tin that once…
Chasing Autumn Browns
It’s no news to fly fishers that autumn is the season for trophy browns. The males are in…