Category Archives: Trout Fishing
Don’t Lead Me On: Tippet Length For Dry Flies
By: Alice Tesar Dry fly season is upon us and the shop is filled with folks wondering why the fish aren’t interested in their dry flies. Yes, it is important to get the correct flies but equally as important is your leader and tippet. The biggest mistake...
6 Tips for Catching Suspended Trout
One of the toughest situations I've encountered trout fishing over the years, is when trout are suspended in the water column and feeding in a stationary position. These trout are usually too deep to persuade them to rise to your dry fly on the surface,...
Covering a Hatch Starts with Carrying the Right Flies
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN STANDING IN THE RIVER WATCHING A BIG HATCH UNFOLDING WITH RISING FISH ALL AROUND YOU, BUT FOR SOME REASON YOU CAN'T GET THE FEEDING FISH TO EAT YOUR FLIES? Covering and owning a hatch starts with you first carrying the right fly...
Is That Fly a Nymph? A Look At Insect Life Cycles
IS THAT FLY A NYMPH? THAT'S THE QUESTION I GOT FROM A READER THE OTHER DAY. A fair question from a guy who's only fly fished for redfish and isn't familiar with trout flies. A simple question with a very complicated answer. Complicated enough that I...
Two Anglers Are Often Better Than One
You can't enjoy camaraderie on the water by yourself. There's no high-fives, no passing the victory flask around, and worst of all, it's awfully hard to snap a quality photograph of you and a prized catch. Wait a minute, I take the latter back. It is...