Gearhead: Modular Flies
Fly fishing for me is primarily a solitary activity or one enjoyed with one or two friends. Not…
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Gearhead: Lucky 7
I came to the United States in 1985 armed with two f ly rods, a cheap suit, and…
Gearhead: Going Deep
My initial experience with deep-water fly fishing was at a rusty Victorian pier on the English Channel. I…
Gearhead: Fly Lines — The View From Below
Being a director on the board of a local resource conservation district (RCD) with a salary of $0…
Gearhead: Staying Sharp
Washboard ripples marked schools of baitfish to my left and right. In front, several amply shouldered fish pushed…
Gearhead: Essential Gear for the Surf
Sunrise on an empty California beach is one of the planet’s perfect places. Facing Hawaii, it’s easy to…
Gearhead: Skunked
It happens to all of us. There are days when everything seems right, yet we simply can’t connect…
Gearhead: Gear for Urban Waters
As a kid, I spent as much time as I could by the water. Armed with a beat-up…
Gearhead: Cameras as Fishing Gear
These days, almost everyone owns a digital camera. It may be nothing more than a smartphone or a…
Gearhead: Better Casting Through Brainwashing
Watching a friend not catch fish because he or she can’t cast well is a frustrating experience. It’s…