Tag Archives: trout fishing
Trout Utilize Shade Year Round and So Should Anglers
When fly anglers bring up the topic of targeting shade in conversation for catching trout, most of the time they're talking about doing it during the dog days of summer. Although it's true that trout will regularly seek out shade (for cooler water) when water...
Most Seams Hold Trout Regardless of Size
Just about all seams in rivers and streams hold trout. The larger and deeper the water a seam has, the more trout it can hold. Likewise, the smaller and shallower a seam is, the less room there will be available and less trout it can accommodate....
Sunday Classic / Traditional Old-School Nymphs Catch Trout, Don’t Forget It
GREAT ISN'T GREAT ENOUGH, OR IS IT? Every year, I spend quite a bit of time scouring the interweb and flipping through numerous fly company catalogs, all in the effort to stay up to date with the latest new fly pattern creations. Many are just variations...
Sunday Classic / Don’t Fly Fish With One Arm If you Have Two
BETTER HIGH-STICKING TECHNIQUE Now that I've got your attention, let's talk about how important it is when high-sticking a fly rod to always utilize both of your arms during your drift. Perfect line management while high-sticking, often boils down to managing inches of fly line and...
4 Tips to Being a Better Guide
By Cameron Rhodes WHEN I TELL PEOPLE THAT I AM A FLY FISHING GUIDE, THEIR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE IS USUALLY: “COOL! YOU GET TO FISH ALL DAY AND MAKE MONEY DOING IT!” When I start to explain what my day consists of, they change their perspective a little....