Tag Archives: fly fishing for trout
Can Anglers and Trout Have Mutual Admiration?
WHAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU LOOK AT THIS PHOTOGRAPH? This photograph reminds me of the blissful feeling I'm overcome with, just before I release a big beautiful trout back into the wild. There's something very special about the last few seconds that an angler spends...
Rod Review: Echo Shadow II
When it comes to fly rods, having a quality, versatile 10-footer in my quiver has been essential to my fishing tactics. For a few years I was actively involved in competitive fly fishing and participated in events that were sanctioned by Trout Legend and followed the...
Fly Fishing: 6 Sight-Fishing Tips for Shallow Water Trout
Fly fishing during the fall and winter months can really open the door to some great sight-fishing opportunities for fly anglers targeting trout. Generally, most of our wadable trout streams run low and clear from the lack of rainfall this time of year. If you...
Elevate Yourself to Increase the Distance You Can High-Stick
Most of the time when your fly fishing for trout, the last thing you want to do is elevate yourself. In most scenarios, that will usually do more harm than good, by increasing the chances of trout spotting you and spooking. Notice I said "most...
Sunday classic / It Only Takes One Good Day of Fly Fishing to Make A Trip
A WHILE BACK, I WROTE A POST ABOUT HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO NOT PUT ALL YOUR EGGS IN ONE BASKET (FISHING ONLY ONE RIVER SYSTEM) DURING YOUR FLY FISHING TRAVELS. What I didn't mention in that post and should have, was how important it is...