Mark Your Fish
The sun was gone, but it was summer, and there would be ample light to fish for another…
Tips & Techniques
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At the Vise: Tying on Tubes
What’s the Deal with Tube Flies? Tube flies originated in Europe on metal tubes in the mid-20th century…
Catchy Ideas: Head Master
In the early 1980s, I traveled the streets of London selling drugs. Every weekday, I’d visit doctors’ offices,…
Winter Steelhead Swing Tactics
Steelhead fishing is a lot like gambling
Nylon Monofilament, or Fluorocarbon?
I recently fished a favorite run on the Trinity River near Junction City, a deep, heavy piece of…
Not Just a Knot
As a guide and someone who often takes friends fishing, I have taught many people how to fly…
Traditional Indicators or Dry/Droppers?
It was a cool, rainy morning on the Trinity River— perfect steelhead weather—and I watched as Kianna made…
At the Vise: The Adachi Clouser
Simple Materials, Smart Techniques, and a Flashy Finish If you’ve fished for predatory fish—whether in-shore in saltwater or…
Eagle Lake
An Overlooked Gem in the High Desert Eagle Lake will always remind me of my good friend, Jay…
Catchy Ideas: Making the Right Moves
If you look at a natural setting, such as a meadow or forest, your attention will naturally be…