How To Tie: Egan’s Poacher
Egan’s Poacher is a jig-style streamer nymph designed by Lance Egan, imitating small sculpins or leeches Continue reading How To Tie: Egan’s Poacher
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How To Tie: Graphic Caddis
an incredibly realistic caddis pupa/emerger pattern to mimic the vulnerable stage of a caddis ascending to the surface Continue reading How To Tie: Graphic Caddis
How To Tie: Half Baked Caddis
A fly pattern that imitates an emerging or crippled caddis, Continue reading How To Tie: Half Baked Caddis
Streamer Fishing – The Tug is the Drug!
Streamer fishing is often looked down upon by the hardcore, dry-fly-only fishing establishment, but in the fall and early winter, it’s just too much fun to ignore. I’m sure most of you—even if you’re die-hard dry-fly purists—know exactly what I’m talking about: that thrill of a hard, unseen strike, the tug of excitement, and the sound of line being ripped off your reel—assuming your timing is perfect and your drag is set right. If it’s not, well… I don’t need to explain that to any of you. Continue reading Streamer Fishing – The Tug is the Drug!
Top Ten Spring Flies For Colorado Rivers
For successful spring fly fishing in Colorado, having the right fly patterns is crucial. Here are ten top fly patterns … Continue reading Top Ten Spring Flies For Colorado Rivers
Recklessly Hungry
I know a few snow fanatics that track seemingly every flake of every storm to make sure they are on the right mountain when the skiing and riding is the best. Avid fisherman too are consumed with the knowledge to be there, there when the fish are most willing to eat, those magical and unforgettable ultimate conditions that once we find for the first time, we then strive to find again and again. You could apply to most any sport, hobby, or passion; enthusiasts listen and watch and practice to hopefully eventually become a skilled expert in whatever they love the most, spending countless hours learning its secrets and to be there when its the best. Continue reading Recklessly Hungry
When is the best time to fly fish?
by Pete Mott Many anglers ask me “When is the best time to go fly fishing? MARCH is always my … Continue reading When is the best time to fly fish?
Ultimate Guide: Mastering Your Fly Fishing Journal
by Ryan Bailey After 20 years or so, I’ve picked fly fishing up again. And with that comes re-learing. We’re … Continue reading Ultimate Guide: Mastering Your Fly Fishing Journal
My 3 Essential Items for Fly Fishing
by Dan Kelly As you first dive into putting together your fly fishing kit, the options available to you can … Continue reading My 3 Essential Items for Fly Fishing
Three Tips for Fishing a Glide
A glide is a river feature which occurs downstream of a riffle but before the tailout of a run. Glides are often perceived as featureless parts of a run, lacking the obvious structure that typically holds fish. Due to this perception, glides are frequently overlooked as areas to find feeding fish in a trout stream. In fact, glides can be one of the most productive features in a river system, if fished appropriately. Continue reading Three Tips for Fishing a Glide