Author Archives: Louis Cahill
Sunday Classic / When Is a Pizza Not a Pizza?
Q: WHEN IS A SLICE OF PIZZA NOT A SLICE OF PIZZA? A: WHEN IT'S A RISING TROUT! I got this surreal photo via text from my buddy Rob Parkins (Photographer, Fly Tyer, Fishing Guide in Victor ID). It may be my favorite fly fishing photo ever....
Saturday Shoutout / Fish Reflexes
Some interesting science from the folks at Keep ‘Em Wet. If, like most fly anglers, you’re interested in catch-and-release fishing this study offers some new tools for assuring the survival of the fish you release. The flow chart outlines four simple tests any angler can perform...
How To Catch A Trophy Brown Trout
by Jason Tucker I'll never forget my first brown trout over 20 inches. It was about 1:30 am after a very long float down a tiny stream. It had been a slow night with only a couple half-hearted tugs on our mouse imitations. We got down to...
Fly Fishing Bass Ponds – 101
By Kent Klewein Believe it or not, I've probably spent just as much time fly fishing on bass ponds in my life than I've spent traveling around chasing trout. Fishing farm ponds is where I originally found my love for fly fishing. From 5th grade until I...
Simms Bounty Hunter Rod Cannons and Reel Case Review
When your travel plans call for checking expensive fly rods and reels, the right travel cases mean peace of mind. Justin and I have just returned from an epic trip across Argentina. We fished and camped on the famous Limay river in Patagonia and then jetted...