Perris Panfish
One of my favorite spring rituals is going after bluegills and other panfish once the weather warms enough…
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Springtime Fly Fishing in San Diego
My friend Scott Donaghe and I stood on the boardwalk in Pacific Beach, looking toward the water. It…
White Bass: Harbingers of Spring
As Dave Sellers throttled his boat down and we approached our chosen shoreline, we began false casting in…
The Warmwater Fly Fisher: Body Building for Bass Poppers
The sun, which made itself scarce over the winter months, is becoming more of a familiar presence once…
Chasing Metal: Dirk Wiggler Exposed
If you have read my column regularly, you may have noticed a degree of shameless promotion for the…
At the Vise: Ken Hanley’s Pygmy Hopper
Ken Hanley is no stranger to these pages. He is a California Fly Fisher contributing editor and a…
Under the Alders: Heading for the Drain
Unless you’re a polygamist Mormon, there isn’t much fun in fundamentalism. Extreme fly-fishing fundamentalism peaked in the early…
Gearhead: Waders and Boots for 2010
Just when you think there are more than enough waders and wading boots on the market to provide…
Road Trip
We’re only twenty-odd miles from home, headed toward the coast, when I experience a familiar tingle and begin…
Going with the Flow
How to Use River Flow Information to Improve Your Fishing Success Water, water, water! If you’re a Californian,…