Category Archives: Trout Fishing
Demystifying The Hex Hatch
By Jason Tucker I listened to a fishing podcast the other day in which both the hosts discussed the famous Hexagenia mayfly hatch. Despite admitting that neither of them had ever fished the hatch, both opined that the Hex hatch was probably overrated. Yeah it has a...
The Woolly Bugger Isn’t all that, Or is it?
This isn't Montana, Your Not Norman Maclean, and the Woolly Bugger isn't all that. This was a bumper sticker a guide buddy of mine had printed up a few years back. It was prominently displayed for his clients to read when they pulled up to greet...
Waiting for the Cicada Hatch
Most of the savvy local fly anglers I know are on high alert. Fly shop phones are ringing. Fishing buddies are organized into call lists. Everyone has their ears up, listening for that buzz. Except for me, of course. I’m deaf as a post and I...
4 Worm Patterns I Always Carry In My Fly Box
Worm Fly Patterns That Consistently Catch Fish It's no secret worm patterns are super consistent most of the year for catching both stocked and wild trout. They work especially well for stocked fish, after a big rain, and during the spring, winter, and fall seasons. I've...
Winston Air 2 “Dark Horse” Review
A great fishing rod has to cast great, but not every great casting rod is a great fishing rod. By Louis Cahill Back at, what proved to be, the last IFTD show, I cast the new Air 2 from Winston. I was blown away and...