Category Archives: Trout Fishing
Look More and Fish Less on Small Streams
When I'm not in my drift boat on the river I'm wading fishing on small streams. Most large rivers don't provide much sight-fishing opportunities for the fly angler unless they have low enough flows, clear enough water or plenty of rising fish. On the contrary,...
Three Proven Options For Deep, Deep Nymphing
By Louis Cahill IT'S TIME TO MAKE LIKE CAPTAIN NEMO AND GO 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA. Sometimes the only trick to catching fish is getting the fly down to their level. When you're nymphing and you're not catching fish it's always a good idea to add...
Sunday Classic / RS2 – One of My Favorite Picky Trout Fly Patterns
THERE'S DAYS WHEN TROUT FISHING IS SO SLOW, IT SEEMS LIKE CONDITIONS COULDN'T POSSIBLY GET ANY WORSE. You may find yourself questioning if any trout in the stream are willing to feed at all. At other times, you'll have no problem locating pods of steady risers,...
Saturday Shoutout / Tight Line Video Gets Competitive
TIGHT LINE VIDEO PRODUCES SOME GREAT FLY TYING VIDEOS. I've been a fan for some time. But this video was not what I was expecting, and in a good way. I've never liked the idea of competitive fly fishing. I guess you either love it or hate...
Thank You God for the Terrestrial Season
About this time every year, when I'm starting to get run down from guiding, the terrestrial season arrives, and I'm blessed with a second wind. I'm always astonished at how the addition of terrestrials can make my familiar waters seem so fresh to me, even after...