Author Archives: Louis Cahill
Beefcake Hopper
By Bob Reece I look forward all year to the warm summer and fall days that allow me to fish hopper dropper rigs. I fill one fly box each winter to meet this need. One half is filled with my Fusion and Clearwater Crawler...
What The Little Fish Are Saying
This post has a soundtrack. Take a second to start the video below. MAYBE YOUR STATURE AS A FLY FISHERMAN ISN'T DETERMINED BY HOW BIG A TROUT YOU CAN CATCH, BUT BY HOW SMALL A TROUT YOU CAN CATCH WITHOUT BEING DISAPPOINTED. — JOHN GIERACH Like it...
Imposter Syndrome on the Flats
By Tim Loonam Is faking it keeping you from making it? I’m standing on the deck of a Bair’s Lodge flats boat on South Andros and turn to look over my shoulder. There’s our guide, Gary, wearing that huge Bahamian smile with the ever-present cigar...
15 Pieces of Dirt Cheap Gear Every Angler Should Own
Fly fishing gear is plenty expensive. That's not lost on anyone. Some of that pricey gear is worth every penny but there are lots of cheap and simple items that will make your fly fishing easier and more enjoyable without draining your bank account. Some of...
Tying Effective Hair Wings
By Bob Reece Social media allows for the viewing of frequent and numerous fly patterns. As with all things fly fishing, there are seasonal trends. This time of year dry flies make a common appearance. Many of those incorporate some form of hair as a wing...