Author Archives: Louis Cahill
Sunday Classic / Search out the Small Water in the Big Water
"Big water is much harder for us to dissect and visualize what we're fishing. You can't always see the fish you're fishing to and it's much harder for beginners to distinguish productive from unproductive water. When you find yourself in this situation and you're overwhelmed,...
Saturday Shoutout / April and Me
I recently had t opportunity to record an episode of Anchored, with April Vokey. I’ve been a fan of April’s podcasts for some time. I think she has a real talent as an interviewer and she works very hard at it. Her interviews are always thoughtful...
Using UV Clear Coats
By Bob Reece UV clear coats are a relatively new addition to the family of fly tying materials. Several brands have appeared on the market over the past few years. Within these brands there are several varieties with regard to the viscosity of the liquid and...
Fly Rod Grip – Keep it Consistent
A common mistake that I see with many of my first timers is they fail to keep a consistent fly rod grip when they're first learning how to cast a fly rod. Without notice, they often shuffle their rod hand around on the cork, which...
Sunday Classic / The Toughest Water in Wyoming
"HOW WAS YOUR DAY?" ASKED THE GUY AT THE FLY SHOP COUNTER. "WELL," I ANSWERED, "I FISHED THE TOUGHEST WATER IN WYOMING." Everyone rolled their eyes. This was exactly the response I expected. Working at a fly shop in Jackson hole, I imagine, you get to listen...