The Foraging Angler: Dining Options When Fishing for Valley Steelhead
Every time I sit down to write a “Foraging Angler” column, I always focus on places to eat…
December 2022
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Catchy Ideas: When the Fishing Gets Tough
How each of us defines fishing success varies. For some, the number of fish caught is the primary…
Consider the Kayak
When I was growing up in California in the 1970s, the Sierra trout opener in April was a…
Approaching Spooky Fish
Surely everyone has experienced the heartbreak of a big fish swimming off, spooked by your approach. Often this…
The Lower Owens River
You have probably heard the famous saying, attributed to Mark Twain, “Whiskey is for drinking, water is for…
Baum Lake
Baum Lake has year-round cold water, a rich volcanic mineral bottom that fosters aquatic insects, and a hatchery…
California Winter Steelhead Flies
According to historical newspaper articles, using a fly to catch winter steelhead in Northern California first began in…
Chasing Autumn Browns
It’s no news to fly fishers that autumn is the season for trophy browns. The males are in…
At the Vise: Gledswood Shrimp
The good news is, we still need steelhead flies. This time last year, I wasn’t so sure. Runs…
The Paper Hatch
Out of the Box: Unconventional Fly-Fishing Strategies and Winning Combinations to Catch More Fish By John Barr. Published…