The Stillwater Fly Fisher: Uplining Fly Rods
Most quality fly rods manufactured today and for the last 20 or so years do a good job…
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The Bloody Maria Shad Fly
Sacramento is “The City of Trees.” Come spring, it is also the capital of pollen and Sudafed. With…
Big Bertha: Targeting Trophy Calico Bass
Calico bass live along the inshore Central California coastline from Point Conceptión down to the southern west coast…
Fishing Boats for Fresh Water
People ask me boat questions all the time. As a fly-fishing guide, licensed captain, and owner of many…
The Subtle Pleasures of Nymphing
There is no more effective way to catch a trout on a fly than with a nymph imitation.…
Weighing In on Balance
Balancing the weight distribution between a rod and reel wasn’t an issue for me until I took up…
Gearhead: Getting the Most Out of Your Fly Line
The first few casts with a new flyline are magical. The line feels slightly slippery and flows smoothly…
The Grannom Sedge Emerger
When the wild roses begin to set pink blooms along the river road, grannom sedges appear, first a…
Under the Alders: Recovery
If you, like me, read fly-fishing blogs, it is predicted there that 2016 will be a banner year…
At the Vise: Ed’s Grub
Just to put this in perspective, I should mention, right here at the start, that Ed Simpson is…