Fall Bass Fishing
Fall is the time of year when everything can be at its best in California: the weather, the…
Tips & Techniques
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At the Vise: Light Cahill Wet Fly
Has there ever been a lovelier material for tying flies than lemon wood duck flank feathers? In our…
The Stillwater Fly Fisher: Fall at the Lakes
With summer come the doldrums of the stillwater trout angler’s year. The trout migrate to cooler, deeper water…
Hackle Stacker BWO
Earlier today, I sat at the kitchen table, tying a favorite Blue-Winged Olive pattern, but now, night has…
Gearhead: Distance Enhancers
Whether your longest cast is 40 feet or twice that far, there are likely occasions when, despite your…
Creating a Portable, Simple Fly-Tying Kit
Long ago, I realized that during fishing trips away from home, I could productively use the period after…
The Stillwater Fly Fisher: Woolly Buggers!
One of the advantages of living in the American West is having access to many fishing opportunities throughout…
At the Vise: The Surf Shrimp
I always hesitate before offering up ideas about surf flies. More than any other sort of fishing I…
At the Vise: Neo-Freschi Bulldog
I rarely write about stillwater fly patterns in this column. My attention rests on flies I use, and…
Just One More Cast… Don’t Be Passive
People on average are living a lot longer these days. With better health care, advanced medical procedures, and…