The Warmwater Fly Fisher: Handy Tools
A few days ago, one of the newer members of a fly-fishing club I belong asked me, “What…
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At the Vise: Morgan Thalken’s Double Dutch Bug
I first met Morgan Thalken in 1991, when he and his father, Michael, joined my fly-fishing club. Morgan…
Under the Alders: Bees
I am allergic to honeybee stings. To lessen the probability of death by bee, as a child, I…
The Warmwater Fly Fisher: Worm Casts
To a gardener, the title of this column means “by-products of the worm’s digestive tract,” or, to put…
Gearhead: Boots,Waders,and Other New Gear
As I write this, I hope it’s premature to complain about the driest winter in decades and what…
Coping with Tough Fishing Conditions
The trout was plainly visible, floating just over a little weed patch at the edge of the riffled…
Mistakes Were Made: Hard-Earned Lessons in Buying Gear
I am not ashamed to admit that over the years, I have spent quite a bit of money…
Bullador
Shane Chung imagines it’s all been caught on film. Somewhere in footage shot by security cameras peering into…
Fine-Tuning Fly Lines
Modern fly lines are marvels of chemical engineering and computer-controlled production. The experts at the major line companies…
Maps and Small Streams
Maps fascinate me. They turn a complex world into two easily comprehensible dimensions, and a good map can…