The Warmwater Fly Fisher: Fishing the Swing Shift
The periods of low light at the start of the day and end of the day are the…
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At the Vise: John Ryzanych’s Two-Tone Stonefly
I met John Ryzanych many years ago at a fishing show, where I occupied the fly-tying seat adjacent…
Under the Alders: Going Rogue
Trout biologist Robert Butler says, “Large trout, especially brown trout, taken by the angler only at night, yet…
Gearhead: New Gear Grab Bag
Here’s another handful of interesting new products, a couple of which just popped up and a remaining few…
The Right Wood
Splitting some kindling for the fireplace in the cabin, I noticed one of the logs was light —…
Amigo
On the approach of a recent birthday, I began to announce, to those who would listen, that I’ve…
Trolling Flies
Although fly fishing is primarily thought of as casting insect-imitating patterns to trout in flowing waters, there is…
Perris Panfish
One of my favorite spring rituals is going after bluegills and other panfish once the weather warms enough…
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…