It’s still winter, but I’m preparing for spring. There are only so many fly tying videos I can watch, and I’ve got oodles of flies already. So, I’ve decided to start prepping my gear. Here’s what I’m doing: Reels: Pull out the spools and clean the reels. Fly lines: Clean them with soap and water;
Author: Jo Tango
Flies and Tactics for Winter Fly Fishing
I’m a big fan of the Orvis podcasts, which Tom Rosenbauer hosts. I’m a big fan of Tim Flagler’s fly tying videos. So, I love it when Tom interviews Tim for the podcast. Recently, they recorded one on flies and tactics for winter fly fishing. I really enjoyed it. Tim talks mostly about nymphing,
A Satisfyingly Slow Day
It was a satisfyingly slow day. With my new “minimalist” approach, I brought to the Swift just one small box of flies. I spent a lot of time visiting parts of the river I’ve not yet fished before. I took my time to look for a trout I could target. I looked and
‘Minimalist Fishing’
I’m wondering if less is more. Ed Engle writes about minimizing what stands between him and the trout. For him, that means bringing little gear to the river: a small box of flies, a spool or two of tippet, no pack, etc. He also nymphs without an indicator and looks for takes by watching the