Category Archives: The Hot Ticket
Shrimp Part 1: Mysis Shrimp
By Herman deGala Part one, in a three part series on shrimp patterns, takes a closer look at the Mysis Shrimp. I have been tying and fishing this pattern for the last 10 years and have had a lot of success with it. Pat Dorsey says it is...
Let It Ride
By Daniel Galhardo DON’T RECAST YOUR FLY UNTIL IT’S HAD A CHANCE. It takes some time to learn how to read water well. But, at least when it comes to fishing mountain streams, the concept is easy to grasp: fish are looking for food and shelter, and...
Dorado Dream Trip, Last Minute Cancelation
This could be your chance to experience a golden dorado fishery like no other. From time to time I host trip that are so cool they are never advertised. That’s to say, they fill up immediately with anglers who are regulars. This trip in particular has...
Make Beautiful Silk Wraps on Your Fly Rod Build
There's nothing quite like a nicely done silk wrap. If you want to take your DIY florid build to the next level, silk wraps are a good place to start. It's not hard to make good silk wraps, but there are some tricks you need to...
Smith Optics Giveaway: Winner!
Someone is getting a new pair of fishing glasses from Smith Optics! And that someone is Justin Garant. I absolutely love Justin’s trippy reimagining of me and Grumpy Cat. I may actually hang this in my bathroom, its so awesome. We had some great submissions and, on...