The Frenchie
The story, as I understand it, is that awhile back, an unknown Frenchman won the world fly-fishing championship…
Tips & Techniques
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Surf Stripers, Part 3
I’m pretty sure I can blame Dan Blanton for getting me addicted to surf-zone striped bass. In the…
The Stillwater Fly Fisher: Fishing Ponds
Ponds and small lakes are rich, underutilized fly-fishing resources. These bodies of water range in size from fractions…
At the Vise: Czechish Nymph
An old acquaintance of mine, Gary Davis, was kind enough to give me a place to crash for…
Gearhead: Modular Flies
Fly fishing for me is primarily a solitary activity or one enjoyed with one or two friends. Not…
An Eastern Sierra Fly Palette
It is completely predictable. Every year, after the holiday decorations are taken down and put away, a spate…
Streamers for Trout: An Introduction
Many years ago, when I started fishing streamers for trout, I mostly learned by doing. I read Joe…
Fly-Tying Tips from the Experts
A simple gesture or small gift from one human being to another can have a profound effect. For…
American Shad in California
Dennis Lee is a fisheries scientist, fly tyer, and author of the book California Winter Steelhead—Life History and Fly…
The Stillwater Fly Fisher: Trolling with Flies
The flow of a fly line in the hands of a master caster has always mesmerized me. A…