Guide Thoughts
Get Ready! Fly fishing guides talk on the phone a lot. Like teenagers on social media—a lot. There…
Winter 2025
22 posts
A Plan for All Seasons: Winter
Embrace the Cold Don’t let harsh weather stop you from fly fishing for trout Winter arrives with thick…
Riffles: A Steelhead Fanatic
I became a steelhead fanatic by chance some years ago, when I rented a place in Alexander Valley.…
Craig’s Corner: Craig Remembered
The California angling community lost a true treasure with the passing of Craig Ballenger in September. Craig was…
Catchy Ideas: Weedless Fly Mods
Warmwater and saltwater fly fishers can find themselves casting flies into places riddled with snags. Whether it’s bonefish…
Pyramid Lake, Nevada
Pristine & Prehistoric
Guide Profile: Autumn Harry
Autumn Harry Redefines the Art of Guiding It’s rare to cross paths with the likes of Autumn Harry.…
Lahontan Cutthroat Trout
A Casting for Recovery volunteer guide shares the importance of finding beauty in small things.
Field Notes: Pyramid Lake, NV
Geology and ornithology of Pyramid Lake, Nevada
The Foraging Angler: Pleasanton
Illustrations by Ben Engle Pleasanton isn’t a fly-fishing destination per se. It’s more of a starting point for…