Saturday Shoutout / Gear Vs Fly

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Well, here's a first. Me sharing a gear angler's content and proud to do it. I was floating my brother, a devout gear angler, down a local river one day last summer. It was his first time fishing from a drift boat and, like most first...

Better Highsticking Video

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When fishing nymphs, highsticking is a fundamental skill that every angler needs. The best way to achieve a drag free drift, when nymphing, is to use a technique called highsticking. Highsticking keeps your line completely off the water, eliminating any chance for drag. When done...

The Scott “Tie Something Different” Fly Tying Contest Winner

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What Could You Make Out Of This? It's amazing what you can tie from the Dollar Store! First let me say thank you to everyone who tied flies and entered the contest. I was blown away by the creative submissions we received. There was however a pretty...

If You’re Not Looking For Trout, You’re Missing Out

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One of the things I always stress to my clients is the importance of always keeping an eye out for trout on the water. The first thing I do when I walk up to a prime piece of trout water, is take a minute or...

Sumo Rod Carrier

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With a Sumo Rod Carrier, transporting fly rods couldn't be easier. On a recent trip to the Hiawassee River in Tennessee, I was finally able to try out a new piece of equipment that I had purchased several weeks before. The Sumo Rod Carrier is a...