Tag Archives: fly fishing blog
Winter Fly Fishing – Midges 101
Sometimes smaller flies mean bigger rewards. There's no doubt there are times when big flies are the ticket for catching big fish. However, when you find yourself fly fishing on technical trout water and the bite is extremely tough, in many cases, it can provide you...
Your Guide Is Your Dog
I'm a big believer in DIY destination fishing, but I'm not a fool. I traveled with a good friend to the Florida Keys recently. It was my buddy's first time fishing the Keys. He's a great angler, resourceful and all about DIY fishing. He's turned me...
Cicada Fly Patterns – 4 Gink & Gasoline Favorites
I get asked the question all of the time what's my favorite place to fly fish? Some may find it weird but I always have a hard time answering that question. I've had the opportunity to fly fish so many unique and beautiful places in...
The Geezer Hatch
Ever heard the phrase, "the geezer hatch is on?" I've used it myself. It's a common way of saying there are a bunch of old dudes on the water. It's pretty common to hear younger anglers and guides grousing or making jokes about old guys who...
Leader 911
When leader emergencies happen, will you be ready? I know a lot of anglers who only carry enough tippet to change out flies. That's a great way to get caught with your pants down. I saw it happen just the other day. I was bonefishing with...