Author Archives: Louis Cahill
If The River Was Whisky
“If the river was whisky and I was a diving duck, I’d dive to the bottom and never come up.” - Muddy Waters. Whisky and fly fishing just seem to go together. I’m certainly guilty of carrying a flask of rye on the river from time...
Dry Fly Fishing and the Dead Drift
By Pudge Kleinkauf The following is an excerpt from the book “Rookie No More: The Fly Fishing Novice Gets Guidance From A Pro” Question: How do I achieve the “dead drift” when I’m dry fly fishing? Answer: Most fly anglers find that fishing dry flies on the surface...
Fly Rod Selection For Bonefishing: Video
You’ve booked that bid bonefish trip, what fly rods should you take? Saltwater fly fishing requires he angler to respond quickly to changing conditions. Having the right gear makes a huge difference. The problem is, if you don’t have a lot of experience, you may not...
Surviving The Worst In Cold Weather
With brutal cold weather pounding much of the trout water in the US, it’s worth taking a minute to think about safety. Living in the south, life threatening cold weather conditions are not often a concern, but even here in Georgia, you can find yourself in...
Reece’s Stepchild Stone
By Bob Reece The title of stonefly conjures up images of gargantuan aquatic insect life. This is true for several species in the late reaches of their life. However, their more petite partners and developmental stages should not be overlooked when filling your fly box. Stonefly...