Author Archives: Kent Klewein
Flathead Mayfly Nymphs Rule
If you take the time to to flip over enough rocks in moderate moving water you're bound to find lots of Flathead Mayfly (Heptageniidae) clinger nymphs of various sizes. These three and two tailed flat bodied nymphs, with robust legs and broad heads are very...
The Water Haul Cast – Slow Your Roll
The water haul cast is phenomenal for fly fishing small trout streams. I love it for a few reasons. First, because it allows you to make a presentation without false casting over the fish. This is done by you using the water and fly line...
Fly Fishing: Searching for That Needle in a Haystack
I really enjoy catching big wild trout on a fly rod. Even more though, I enjoy the challenges that come with having to hunt them down in places where they are few and far between. I'm talking about trout streams where there's not supposed to...
Thank You God for the Terrestrial Season
bout this time every year, when I'm starting to get run down from guiding, the terrestrial season arrives, and I'm blessed with a second wind. I'm always astonished at how the presence of terrestrials can make my familiar trout waters seem so fresh and new...
You Can Mouse Just About Anywhere
Eight years ago, I got fed up with reading articles about people all around the country and abroad fly fishing with mouse patterns and landing truly giant trout. It seemed every medium I read or watched, there were people showcasing how productive mouse fishing could be....