Author Archives: Louis Cahill
3 Reasons I like To Fish The Bahamas In January
By Louis Cahill I’ve been fishing South Andros, in the Bahamas, for bonefish every January for about a decade. I’ve fished there, and other spots in the Bahamas, during every season and the fishing has always been good for me, but I think January is my favorite...
Scent attractor in fly fishing?
I RECENTLY DID A PHOTO-SHOOT FOR ATTRAXX, A COMPANY WHOSE NAME MAY BE FAMILIAR TO SOME OF YOU. Attraxx makes soft plastic baits for gear fishing in both fresh and saltwater. These aren't your grandfather's rubber worms. The plastics are infused with five patented attractors that...
Understanding Leaders Means Better Fly-fishing
When it cones to fly-fishing leaders there are lots of right answers. There has been an ocean of ink spilled over the subject of leader formulas. It’s pretty common for anglers who are learning to tie leaders to obsess over leader formulas, and the press has...
Do weights and simplicity go together? A tenkara perspective
ABOUT FOUR YEARS AGO I VISITED CHEESEMAN CANYON FOR MY FIRST TIME. Cheeseman is a renowned fly-fishing destination in Colorado; it is well known for sizeable fish that think they are too good for our flies. The canyon features deep pools with relatively slow moving water....
Guiding Tip: Set Your Client Free to Build Confidence
I've taken great pride over the years with my hands on style of trout guiding. When you take the time to explain the little details to your clients, and freely share what's going on in your head, it really makes a big difference in them...