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
Gear Reviews – What’s the best kayak rod holder for flyfishing?
Before we go any further – please wear your lifejacket when out on the water even if it’s summer, don’t just put it in the boat. I recommend the Astral Designs Sturgeon. I’ve tried multiple types of rod holders for flyfishing out of a kayak and have enough experience with three brands – Scotty, YakAttack,
Day 0.5: Montana
I landed in Bozeman this morning, grabbed a quick lunch, and headed to the Madison straight away. It has been a lean winter and spring due to no fishing, and I was eager to see some moving water. I had read online that flows were quite low, and they sure seemed that way during the
My Cold and Rainy Return
Memorial Day is one of the best times of the year to fish pretty much everywhere you go. It’s not so cold that the fish are lethargic, and it’s not so warm that the fishing shuts down. Typically, you can find good fishing for just about any species, whether striped bass, smallmouth and largemouth bass,
Spring Creek, PA
Sometimes the stars align and you get to hit a bucket-list spot with a good friend and you rope in big wilds. This is about most of that except for the catching part as near-record rainfall in the region really affected things. But I’m jumping ahead. When a relative invited me to a graduation in