L.A. Striped Bass
Every year, an untold number of fly fishers from Southern California head up to the Sierra in pursuit…
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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…
Under the Alders: Greener Pastures
In December, our daughter Teal surreptitiously announced a surprise fishing trip she was planning for her husband’s fortieth…
At the Vise: TheTrilobite
I’ve been fishing with Peter Syka, my latest guest at The Roost, for over 40 years. Nobody needs…
The Stillwater Fly Fisher: New Fly Patterns for Stillwater Bass
As spring arrives, bass are staging and getting ready to move from deeper waters to shoreline areas, and…
The Other Bass: Calicos
I chose the title for this piece because over the years, despite their abundance and popularity in Southern…