My 2 Year Old Son’s First Day Fishing

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As I watched his determined face, and his eyes fixated on the bobber as he tried to pick out the subtle signs of a bite, that's all it took to make me the proudest Dad on the planet. If a stranger would have walked upon...



Sunday’s Classic / DIY Bug Sampling Net for 2 Bucks

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Man, I love my $2 paint strainer from Home Depot. I'm a big believer in aquatic bug sampling on the water. It has saved the day for me guiding numerous times. Eighteen years ago, Angling Designs won a tackle dealer show award for its "Quick...



Saturday Shoutout / Mr. Brownliner & Swinging for Trout – MidCurrent

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This week's Saturday Shoutout we showcase Lee Terkel's blog, Adventures in Brown Lining and a great fly fishing techniques article from John Likakis on MidCurrent about swinging flies for trout. The carp piece got me giddy about making a trip for carp on my home...



Echo Fly Rods 2014 – Shadow 2 & Fiberglass Series

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I'm really excited to showcase the new Shadow 2 fly rod and the Echo fiberglass fly rod from Echo today. Louis and I interviewed Tim Rajeff and got the 4-1-1 on these two very cool rods. Tim worked with the highly decorated fly fisherman and...



Six Cutties in a Hot Tub

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Are you fixing to head out west for an exciting trout fishing trip? If yes, and you plan to do some wade fishing, pay close attention to water levels before you decide on where to start your days fishing. Recently, Louis and I visited the...