The Stillwater Fly Fisher: Deep-Water Indicator Fishing
I was chatting with a fishing partner who is our fly-fishing club’s best chironomid angler, and I mentioned…
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The Stillwater Fly Fisher: Midges – A Big Deal
Midge larvae, pupae, and adults may be tiny, but they are a major part of most fish food…
The Foraging Angler: Camp Fare – Flank Steak
Flank steak is the leanest and healthiest cut of beef, with low fat, cholesterol, and calories per ounce,…
The Stillwater Fly Fisher: Nuances – Small Things Can Make a Difference
In early January, I was one of four fly fishers on Mexico’s Lake Picachos, east of Mazatlan, in…
The Foraging Angler: The Mendocino Coast – Elk and North
I’ve been to the Mendocino coast a number of times chasing steelhead on the Navarro, Garcia, and Gualala…
The Stillwater Fly Fisher: Switching from Trout to Bass
Fishing catalogues are starting to arrive, trees are showing signs of early budding, and it could be another…
The Foraging Angler: Better Steaks in Camp and at Home
My wife and I are foodies of a sort. We are constantly seeking out good restaurants, often ethnic…
The Foraging Angler: Update – Lakes Basin, Portola, Sierraville, and Graeagle
My wive and I took advantage of an opening in our schedule this past August and headed up…
The Stillwater Fly Fisher: Stillwater Fly Collection
A few years ago, I was lecturing in San Francisco on fly fishing private still waters before a…
The Stillwater Fly Fisher: Refining Subsurface Tactics – Fly-Rod Drop-Shotting
I prefer catching largemouth and smallmouth bass on top-water flies, and I pursue this challenge throughout the season.…