These flies work, and these rivers produce. Links are below. Note that these are all amply-stocked waters that many already visit and about which much information already has been published. I’ve found that many rivers are sub-par. I track in my fishing journal what fly patterns work on which waters. So, the links below are
Conversations on Hwy 2
At 4 am Saturday morning, I drove up the ramp onto Hwy 2. It will be two hours before I exit Hwy 2 at the Deerfield River. What to do for two hours while driving in the dark? Well, there’s a lot. There are a lot of access points on the Deerfield, and there are
Montana
Montana. It truly is heaven on earth for a fly angler. I had the privilege and the pleasure of doing a nine-day fly fishing excursion with Jo and it was an experience that I will never forget. Jo is definitely the kind of guy you want to explore an amazing place like Montana with. He’s
Montana 2022
After a two-week Montana fishing trip, “re-entry” into the real world is both a privilege and a struggle. It is great to see again your family and to sleep in your own bed. But real life is a totally different vibe from 10- to 15-hours-long fishing days, and it has taken me a few days
Lesser-Known Flies Series: The Booby Fly
If there was one fly I could take with me for a panfish or freshwater bass outing, it would be the Booby Fly. I have never fished this fly for trout, but it does have a reputation as a stillwater trout fly as well. This fly is similar to the Mop Fly in that it