Under the Alders: After a Dry Winter
Every year for the past 36 years, I’ve been snorkeling and scuba diving the Truckee River. One day during…
Tips & Techniques
667 posts
At the Vise: Ralph Wood’s Pine Squirrel Leech
Ralph Wood has been a personal friend for many years. We’ve guided together on the North Yuba, tied…
Gearhead: What’s All the Fuss About Fiberglass?
Okay, let’s get the disclaimer out of the way: I build and sell a limited number of fiberglass…
Cribbage and Fly Fishing
I remember three things vividly about the last time I fished with my father — an 18-inch brown…
Under the Alders: Becoming a Tree
A few days ago, while waiting for my tea to cool, I pulled Gary LaFontaine’s The Dry Fly:…
Improving Your Fly-Fishing Photography
California fly-fishing experiences frequently include the main ingredients for outstanding pictures — great scenery, special friends, and memorable…
Microstreamer Magic
“Hey Andy, check this out,” said my pal Barrett as he dropped the giant fly in my hand.…
Backup Waters Options for Escaping the Crowds
It started out as a simple trip to a small but pretty trout water nestled in a canyon…
A Backcountry State of Mind
Every now and then, I meet someone who is nice enough to tell me that they have read…
Gearing Up for Bass
I recently watched an angler who was struggling to cast a bass bug toward the edge of an…