The Right Wood
Splitting some kindling for the fireplace in the cabin, I noticed one of the logs was light —…
Issue: April 2010
19 posts
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…
Crabtree Meadows
As life goes on, there comes a point when you start to think as much about the places…
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…