Claret, Mustard, and Flies
I’ll be the first to admit I have some flaws as a fly fisher, but there’s only one…
Bill Barich
53 posts
Small is Beautiful
It can be risky to indulge in nostalgia. I’ve discovered that the biggest trout I’ve caught continue to…
Streamers: Hunting and Hoping
Picture yourself on a stream in the Sierra as spring begins to arrive. It’s been a long winter,…
Best Fly Box Ever
I’ve never been fussy about my fly box. As a beginner, I relied on a tin that once…
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…