Author Archives: Louis Cahill
You Can’t Fix Everything With A Fly Rod
THIS STORY DOES NOT HAVE A HAPPY ENDING AND YOU SHOULD NOT FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE TO READ IT. But it's Thanksgiving and I feel like I need to share something personal. At the same time I feel like I need to apologize for doing it....
Fly Fishing Tips for Stocked Trout
By Kent Klewein MY FIRST MEMORY OF BRINGING A TROUT TO HAND WITH A FLY ROD TOOK PLACE ON A SEASONAL TROUT STREAM, LOCATED 45 MINUTES NORTH OF ATLANTA, GA. It was a far cry from a trophy trout at 10-inches, but that freshly stocked rainbow trout,...
Kirk Deeter’s One Man War On The Bobber
I love Kirk Deeter like a brother, but I'm afraid he has lost his mind. Im his recent article, "We Need Some Bobber-Free Water, Now" Kirk calls for a ban on strike indicators on some trout rivers. I can't help but respond to this idea, partially...
Sunday Classic / The Flats, Light Bottom vs. Dark Bottom
Water temperatures and seasons play an important role for fly fishermen fishing the saltwater flats. Saltwater fish prefer to utilize different types of flats throughout the year to maximize their comfort and food intake. When I was new to the saltwater side of the sport,...
Saturday Shoutout / Public Lands, Public Hands
Congress is considering a bill to sell America's public lands to the highest bidder. The United States of America has has the greatest collection of public lands on the planet. Within them are the waters in which we anglers we spend the better parts of our...