Author Archives: Louis Cahill
Rod Review: Echo Shadow II
When it comes to fly rods, having a quality, versatile 10-footer in my quiver has been essential to my fishing tactics. For a few years I was actively involved in competitive fly fishing and participated in events that were sanctioned by Trout Legend and followed the...
Sunday Classic / Catching Big Trout Sometimes Takes Multiple Attempts
SEVERAL TIMES GUIDING THIS PAST YEAR, MY CLIENTS MISSED A BIG FISH OPPORTUNITY DURING OUR FISHING TRIP. Sometimes it would be because of a poor hook set, other times, it was completely out of their control by last second refusals or turn offs from the big...
Saturday Shoutout / Arctic Unicorns
I do love me some char! This trailer for the film "Arctic Unicorns" by Western Waters features some pretty awesome footage of char fishing in the Arctic. The film makers went on a quest to catch huge brook trout, Dolly Varden and Arctic char. And did...
Good Clean Living With Flood Tide
It's impossible not to love these guys and the clothes they make. Without a doubt, Flood Tide is one of the most authentic brands in fly fishing. They're just a bunch of fishy dudes who work hard, play hard and fish hard. Their clothing is cool...
Fly Tying Material: DMC Embroidery Floss for Midge Patterns
As we work through the winter months, midges will start making up a higher percentage of a trout's daily diet. Midges may lack the high caloric value of their larger aquatic friends, but they more than make up for it with their year-round availability, and high...