Bringing a Kid to the Game
In the year I was born, automobiles had been available to the general public for about forty years,…
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Under the Alders: Simplicity
This week, I read a book and bought some shoes. The book was titled Simple Fly Fishing. (See…
At the Vise: Squid Me
The first time I went kayak fishing in the ocean, I found myself thinking, Boy, this is pretty…
The Stillwater Fly Fisher: Callibaetis Mayflies and Damselflies
An interesting phenomenon happens on Sierra lakes and other waters in California and the West. It is the…
L.A. Striped Bass
Every year, an untold number of fly fishers from Southern California head up to the Sierra in pursuit…
SoCal Sharks on the Fly
Mention the word “sharks,” and regardless of the medium or the format, you have a captive audience. The…
Fishing the Surf with Trout Gear
I often talk to fly anglers who fish only rivers or creeks. Many of these folks live in…
The History of the Whistler
I recently posted images of my Jig Hook Flashtail Whistler on my Facebook page, showing it and a…
How Not to Float Your Hat: Strategic Wading
We’ve all done it — gotten in a little over our heads while wading. Of course, most people…
Gearhead: Easy Equipment Maintenance
In 1984, I was working at a small garage in South London that serviced Porsches. The owner was…