Category Archives: Fly Fishing Tips & Technique
Sunday Classic / 10 Tips to Keep You Catching Fish During Your Fly Fishing Travels
It’s easy to get out of your game when you’re traveling and fly fishing a new piece of water. It has happened to me plenty of times, where I find myself fly fishing and going against all my fishing catching principles. Stick to what works...
Sunday Classic / Fight Big Fish with the Butt Section of the Fly Rod Not the Tip
IF YOU FLY FISH LONG ENOUGH AND PAY YOUR DUES, IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL YOU HOOK INTO A GIANT FISH AND EXPERIENCE DEFEAT. I've always loved the saying, "It's always the big ones that get away", like it provides anglers a viable excuse...
Sunday Classic / How to Stop the Dreaded Fly Fishing Birds Nest
DOES THIS LOOK FAMILIAR? Just about every angler has created this tangled artwork at some point, some more than others. I'm pretty good at untangling knots because I get more practice than the average angler from my guiding, but even this one required me to break...
Fly Fishing: The Popper-Dropper Rig
Like a lot of kids, I spent most of my adolescent summers chasing bass and bream on the local creeks and ponds in my area. Most days, a single rubber-legged popper tied to the end of my leader, was all that I needed to catch...
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...