Gearhead: New Waders and Boots
At dinner with some old friends a while back, conversation shifted around to gear that had changed significantly…
April 2013
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Trout Town: Markleeville
Markleeville is a town that time forgot, but anglers never forget that it is a special trout-fishing destination.…
Shad: A Primer
On a balmy spring day in early May, I was driving my old truck along Highway 45, which…
Chucking Chickens
Every winter and spring, the small lake I manage receives several truckloads of chum in the form of…
Fly Fishing Baja from Boat and Beach
Variety is one of the defining characteristics of a saltwater flyfishing trip to the East Cape region of…
Big Bear Bass — and More
Big bear lake, located in the San Bernardino National Forest about 50 miles east of downtown Los Angeles,…
The June Lake Loop
I have always liked the idea of picking a central location that’s surrounded by multiple fishing options and…
The Warmwater Fly Fisher: Ponds in Memory
As I write this column, it’s raining — not a hard rain, but a steady, gentle, soaking rain…
At the Vise: Bill’s Little Greenie Soft Hackle
Editor’s note: Bill Carnazzo’s final column for this magazine features, appropriately, a pattern he designed specifically for the…
Bill Carnazzo 1941–2013
The phone call from Andy Guibord came on a Monday in mid-January, around noon. His voice was breaking…