High water and fast currents require a different mindset fly fishing. Heavy flies are needed, but the age-old question is how much weight and where to add it on your fly fishing rig. On a recently, I fished conditions that demanded I change things and go...
Woolly Buggers are a prized possession for many fly anglers. These flies have been in existence for decades and continue to be as productive as they were when they were first introduced. My largest trout ever was caught on a Woolly Bugger and I always throw these when...
Ah yes, bluegills. Bluegills are one of the most common and sought-after fish in North America, and they can be found in essentially any body of water in the Continental United States. It’s the fish we catch as kids by simply casting out a bobber and a worm....
Steelhead fly fishers know a valuable piece of trout lore more easterners are learning. I am one of those easterners, located in western Pennsylvania, far from any salt water and sea-run fish. I have, however, found good use of the westerns’ knowledge. Fly fishermen...
This might sound familiar: you’ve gathered all your gear, made the effort to drive to the water, set up your rig and finally start making some casts. After an hour or two, you’ve caught zero fish and haven’t even had the pleasure of seeing one. Reading the Water to...