The Subtle Pleasures of Nymphing
There is no more effective way to catch a trout on a fly than with a nymph imitation.…
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Fishing Boats for Fresh Water
People ask me boat questions all the time. As a fly-fishing guide, licensed captain, and owner of many…
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…
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…
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…
Scratching the Off-Season Itch
It happens every year. I find myself at loose ends after the trout season closes. Although fishing opportunities…