Best Fly Box Ever
I’ve never been fussy about my fly box. As a beginner, I relied on a tin that once…
Bill Barich
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Chasing Autumn Browns
It’s no news to fly fishers that autumn is the season for trophy browns. The males are in…
Fly Fishing 101
Long before I owned a fly rod, I discovered the joys of the sport while at college. I…
A Casting Mantra
I admit to being a self-taught fly fisher. I had no role models to learn from when I…
Father of the Fly Rod
In my early days as a fly fisher, I developed an absurd craving for a bamboo rod. The…
A Spring Creek Fanatic
I’ve always loved spring creeks. Hat Creek was the first I ever saw, and we bonded for life.…
Master of the Nymph
I’m always trying to improve my game in the off-season. There’s a reason for that. I hope to…
A Purist Confesses
Nobody would suspect me of being a purist. When it comes to food, I’m as happy with a…
An Anniversary
I have an anniversary coming up. Almost fifty years ago, I bought my first fly rod. I discovered…
The Wizard of West Coast Flies
If you’re a steelhead enthusiast, the name Jim Pray may ring a bell. I first came across Pray’s…