I can still remember my first fly rod. A 9 foot – 5wt Redington, I lost it fishing from a moving canoe. I committed the sin of leaving the line in the water and setting the rod down. The line snagged on something and was pulled out of the canoe...
Earlier this summer, I was guiding two guys on a pretty stretch of river that’s known for having a lot of fish – albeit not terribly large ones – and incredibly easy to access. It was July, early in the morning, but still hot enough that the cool spring water felt...
I’d really like the fly fishing world to change how backing is put on a fly reel. Most folks recommend an Arbor Knot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbor_knot (link to Wikipedia) I’ve found that the best knot is a Double Surgeon’s Loop. Fast to tie and one of the...
Across the United States, fly fishing is growing. Due to the lockdown, people have been searching for new hobbies and fly fishing has seen a massive increase as a result. Once the fly fishing gear is purchased, the next step is to choose where to fish. Believe...
Few places are as quintessentially Western as Grand Teton National Park, and the surrounding Yellowstone and Jackson Hole area. The rugged peaks of the Tetons look like teeth biting at the sky, and the narrow valleys have a way of accentuating the singularity of the...
The water haul is a simple, yet effective tool to have in your fly fishing arsenal. Let’s take a look at what it is, and how to properly execute one. For years, I fished without the knowledge that flies other than dries existed. My grandfather and dad both taught me...
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