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
Author: Damon Matus
Video Review: ‘Adaptive Fly Fishing’ with Lance Egan and Devin Olsen
We’re very happy to welcome back to the team Damon Matus, who had to focus on an important family matter. Great to see you again, Big D! Devin Olsen, Lance Egan, and Gilbert Rowley recently released their third tutorial film, Adaptive Fly Fishing – Strategies for Diverse Water Types (trailer). As in their previous films, the
The Euro Dry-Dropper
I’ve logged some hours this season fishing dry-droppers on my Euronymphing setup. It is a great way to both tightline and throw dries with one rig. Along the way, I’ve cataloged a few observations that I thought would make for decent blog content and might be helpful, especially to those starting out or experimenting with
Crush Barbs and Plan Ahead for Safety
I’ve been in the business of risk mitigation for a long time, but I’m often not so quick to practice what I preach. A recent “episode,” a.k.a. “brush with disaster,” was an eye-opening experience worth sharing. On the trout streams and rivers, barbless hooks are not only encouraged, but required by law in certain cases.
