Most flies are OK. Some work well. Some consistently produce, and they’re my Confidence Flies. My list of such flies does vary over the years; for example, I these days rarely throw a Pheasant’s Tail, Hare’s Ear, Frenchie, or Pat’s Legs. They don’t seem to work as well, and I suspect that is because many
Best Flies and DIY Spots: Easy Links
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
The Great American Outdoors Act Passed! So What?
If you have connections with any conservation organizations, you may have seen some excitement over the House recently passing the Great American Outdoors Act. It had already been passed by the Senate, so all that’s left is a signature, which hopefully by the time you are reading this, has already happened. Maybe you don’t care
Consider Your Approach
We live in a hyper-sensitive world, or so it seems. And, so, a bit of careful thought about word choice can make all the difference between connecting in a meaningful way or shutting down conversation altogether. Furthermore, some time spent considering a different perspective or point of view is always beneficial for testing and evaluating
Y Not?
My wife was spending Saturday on her own with some well-deserved time at the beach. Having recently done well fishing in the evening at the Swift River, I decided to give in to the kids’ demands for an evening trip to the Swift. I usually don’t take both of them on my own. There
A Father-Daughter Float on the Swift River
Edit: We fished an area that isn’t accessible from shore due to private property and tough access. And, it is too deep for wading. In fact, we didn’t see any shore-bound or wading anglers. Writing this in case people are concerned that Chris floats the heavily-waded areas of the Swift. He does not. I don’t