The Stillwater Fly Fisher: Ants and Termites
Termites and their not too distant insect cousins, the ants, are quite common throughout the geographically diverse Western…
Tips & Techniques
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The Bird’s Nest After Cal Bird
Anyone who has ever learned to spin fur and feathers on a hook has experienced the nearly irresistible…
The Grannom Sedge Emerger
When the wild roses begin to set pink blooms along the river road, grannom sedges appear, first a…
Scratching the Off-Season Itch
It happens every year. I find myself at loose ends after the trout season closes. Although fishing opportunities…
The March Brown
Spring is in the air, but the hills are alive with the sound of mucus. I‘m “under the…
On Guides and Being Guided
I’ve always respected fishing guides. I admire their skill, their dedication, and their lifestyle — all the hours…
Understanding Guides’ Lingo: A Primer
The Goods. The best spot to find fish in a hole or run. When a guide says, “Put…
On the Fast Water
where light and shadow mingle let imagination guide your choice:Coachman, Adams, Little Yellow Stone,Hare’s Ear, Trude, Irresistable. Cast…
Gearhead: Optics and Fly Fishing
Close your eyes for a minute and imagine fly fishing without sight. While it is certainly possible to…
Thoughts on Steelhead Angling, Choosing Methods, and Restraint
Given the precarious state and future of California’s precious wild steelhead, the time has come for a paradigm…