At the Vise: Vanilla Bugger
Of the countless iterations of fly fishing, none seems older and less refined than the swing of a…
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Sight Fishing the Surf
Even in the specialized niche of saltwater fly fishing, the sport is rife with a diversity of opinions…
Not a Beginner’s Guide to Fishing the Surf
Every year or so, this fine magazine prints an article on how to fly fish the surf. These…
Guides and You: From Blind Date to a Relationship
I became addicted to fly fishing in 1973. I had first picked up a rod as a child,…
Trout Fishing in Time of Drought
For those of us who prefer to fish small streams in the high country, this past winter was…
Gearhead: And You Thought You Had Too Many Rods….
The International Fly Tackle Dealer Show finished up in mid July this year, and as usual, the industry’s…
Under the Alders: Fishing Dogs
The First Dog of the United States (FDOTUS) is a fishing dog. Actually, there are two, Bo and…
At the Vise: UV or Not UV?
The first time somebody gave me a fly while singing the praises of an attendant ultraviolet material, I…
The Stillwater Fly Fisher: Chasin’ Bait
The sight of trout, bass, stripers, or even panfish taking baitfish on the surface of a lake or…
Fly Fishing the Surf: Getting Started
It always amazes me how many fly fishers who live near the coast will drive or fly long…