A BUZZ is in the air.  Like clockwork Cicada’s hatch and swarm in different parts of the US.  These buzzing bugs are the perfect meal for Bass, Trout, Carp and Striper.  The trick fly fishing the cicada hatch is being in right place at the right...

I’ve been thinking of going some videos where I would tie a fly and use that single fly to catch dinner.  I could call it “Fly Fish for Survival” or “Tie and Fry”.  If it was a dry fly, I’d pick the Adams.  If it was a streamer, I’d pick a muddler...

Rainbow trout are what get many anglers into fly fishing. These fish are beautiful, amazing fighters and often live in some of the most beautiful places on earth. My first trip out west was to the Crazy Mountains in Montana and I had my first shot at some of these...

For fly anglers, brook trout are what many consider to be the creme dela creme. These are a prized possession within the world of fly fishing. Brook trout are a challenge to locate and happen to live in some of the most beautiful water in the world. Catching a brook...

Fly fishing for brown trout is often done in beautiful locations with few expectations of catching something massive. The act of being on the water targeting some of the prettiest fish in the world is enough for many. However, there is always a desire in the back of...

The anticipation of a fly fishing trip puts a smile on any angler’s face. The days before the trip are spent organizing gear, planning out the days and hoping the weather holds. Depending on the destination, flying may be necessary. Flying with fishing gear can be...

As I make my way down the riverbank, I see a couple shadows flash and disappear.  I curse myself for not being more wary.   I start to think about what makes a trout selective, I’m sure we could get into the debate about how smart trout are, but I tend...

Nymphing isn’t something I think about specifically, because it’s something that I don’t really set out to do when I go fishing. I fish a dry-dropper-dropper rig, with the intention not of nymphing, but of presenting trout with flies imitating various life cycle...

Choosing the proper fly for your time on the water is one of the most challenging aspects of fly fishing. You can have the nicest rod, reel, waders and every other accessory you might need to land fish, but continue to select the incorrect pattern. As a result, you...