Winter Solitude and Trophy Trout
As winter approaches Truckee, I can’t help but feel excited for the fishing season knocking at the door.…
Tips & Techniques
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The California Angler’s Bill of Rights
There are many ways to go fishing in California. You can stroll along a beach, take a leisurely…
Dry Fly Winter Carpin’
Picture this: You sit on the bank, watching the water’s surface for heads popping up to feed on…
At the Vise: Scott’s Carp Fly
I’m not much of a carp angler. In fact, it angers me sometimes when I find myself casting…
At the Vise: The Intruder
Over the last three decades of steelhead fly design, the Intruder has proved to be the most enduring…
River Flies
Lance Gray gets input on favorite flies from guides around the state.
At the Vise: Waking Caddis
Of claims both bold and implausible made within certain West Coast steelheading circles, perhaps none is more difficult…
Catchy Ideas: Test Drive Your Flies
Most of us judge a fly by its appearance. Are the proportions correct, does it use the right…
A Plan for All Seasons
Slow Moving Water Now is the time to hone your skills and enjoy some of the year’s best…
At the Vise: A Better Hopper
It’s been some time since I did any serious hopper fishing. But when my old pal Peter Syka…