Author Archives: Louis Cahill
Sunday Classic / For Steelhead, The Swing Is The Thing…Or Is It?
WHEN SWINGING FLIES FOR STEELHEAD, HOW IMPORTANT IS MANAGING THAT SWING? It seems like a simple question. I know how I feel about it, but when you start talking to folks about it you get surprisingly different opinions. I've been told it doesn't matter and I've...
Saturday Shoutout / Battlefish
Battlefish is like Wicked Tuna, with a steelhead guide. OK, right up front I’m going to adit that I feel more than a little funny about promoting a Netflix series that centers around commercial fishing. What can I tell you? It’s fishing and a good buddy...
Simms River Camo: Video
The new River Camo from Simms let’s you dress from head to foot in stealth. There’s little doubt among seasoned anglers that stealth is an important part of the game. Being able to position yourself as close as possible to the fish greatly increases your chances...
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 Fishing and Tapping into your Subconscious Thinking
One of the most stimulating and interesting TV shows that I take the time to watch every chance I get is "Through the Wormhole" on the Science Channel. Go ahead and call me a geek, I find the show inspiring and can't help to think...