Category Archives: The Hot Ticket
The Roll Cast Mend
Do you ever find yourself on the water when a regular mend won’t provide you with a long enough drag free drift to catch trout? This usually occurs when you’re trying to get a drift across multiple currents on the far bank or when you’re...
Why Did I Lose That Fish?
By Kyle Wilkinson Nobody likes to lose a fish. ’Tis the season that I’m spending a lot of time on the water guiding, and so far it’s been a great year. Whether it be the manageable flows through runoff, good customers, happy fish, good daily bug...
Forget The Wind: Tips for Fly Casting in the Wind
By Louis Cahill Fly casting in the wind is just fly casting…in the wind. “Ok, so I’m in my ready position, and the wind is blowing on my right side…” The question came from an angler at this year’s January Bonefish School. I didn’t need to hear any...
New Zero Sweep Packs and Boat Bags from Umpqua: Video
The new Umpqua ZS-2 line of fly-fishing packs includes waterproof boat bags. The Zero Sweep packs are filled with sweet features and focus on a smooth exterior that doesn't catch fly line. The ZS-2 packs are awesome updates but the new Boat Bags are really exciting....
If You’re Not Looking For Trout, You’re Missing Out
One of the things I always stress to my clients is the importance of always keeping an eye out for trout on the water. The first thing I do when I walk up to a prime piece of trout water, is take a minute or...