Thank You Dad

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Here's a nice memory, just in time for Christmas. Rummaging through my computer files looking for a photograph for an upcoming post today, I ran across this photo of my Dad and I. It's at least five years old and taken about this time of year...

Sunday Classic / 10 Tips For Targeting Rising Trout With Terrestrials

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One of my favorite times of the year to fly fish for trout is when I'm able to target rising fish with terrestrials. It's always a breath of fresh air when I'm able to leave the nymph box at the truck in exchange for my...

Saturday Shoutout / Capt Jack’s Guide Cribs Mongolia

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"IN ORDER TO BE A LEADER, YOU GOT TO TIE A LEADER." Step into the guide palace with Captain Jack. This video is funny as hell and it does make me want to fish in Mongolia. And drink a little Gingiss Khan. ENJOY!...

See More With Smith Optics

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THERE IS NO GREATER ADVANTAGE IN FLY FISHING THAN SEEING THE FISH. I don't care what your fishing for, your odds go way up when you see the fish. To make that happen you need good polarized glasses. I'm a big fan of Smith Optics. Smiths...

Flood Tide Reds Part 2, Flies and Leaders

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By Owen Plair "What kind of flies and leaders do you use for these flood tide redfish?" "Doesn't the grass foul your fly constantly?" "Don't the oyster shells cut your leader?" "How do you even fish a fly in that thick grass?" I get questions like these...