Tag Archives: fly fishing blog
Fly Fishing: Don’t Turn Your Cheek, Pay it Forward
The other day I had the opportunity to guide a client who previously had put down his fly rod for many years. As he put on his waders and boots, and I began rigging the rods, he told me that many of his good friends...
C&R Tips & Gear for Musky & Other Toothy Critters
I'll never forget the first musky I landed on fly. It was an extremely proud moment for me, but it quickly turned into a stressful situation after I got the musky to the boat. I had serious problems removing the deeply hooked fly. The musky...
Sunday Classic / Some Say I’m an Intense Fly Fishing Guide
I'm sort of a blabber mouth on the water when I guide. Similar to a sports radio announcer that's calling a game play by play, so the listeners can easily follow and visualize what's going on. It's a hands-on style of guiding that's served me well...
Sunday Classic / Fly Fishing Bass Ponds 102
I promised everyone I'd write a Fly Fishing Bass Ponds 102, if people showed enough interest from my 101 post. I was blown away from the emails and comments that flooded in, after the first post went live. I covered quite a few topics in...
Umpqua, Making Your Life Easier
Umpqua has some cool packs and accessories for the coming year, which are bound to make your day on the water a little easier. Theres something the new line for everyone. Ambidextrous sling packs and a cool net and accessory belt for wade anglers and for...