(PlanetTrout.Wordpress.com) There’s a good book called Feeding Time. It conveys what causes fish to strike. In particular, the book documents how certain traits have to be in a fly for a trout to commit to taking it. In my opinion, there is a hierarchy of strike triggers: size, then silhouette, and then, color. Size is
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Fish This: the Sulphur
(TroutNut.com) I recently caught my first trout on a sulphur dry. The water was clear, the trout was only about 15 feet away from me, and I could see it eye the fly and cautiously sip it. Then, all hell broke loose. That’s always fun. Though the sulphur hatch season seems to be winding down,
Video: How to Euro-Nymph
As you may know, I switched to European-style nymphing a few years ago. And, I catch a lot more fish since doing so. It’s the style of fishing that has taken over fly fishing competitions. In fact, nearly all of the techniques were developed by folks who compete. So, if you like catching a lot
‘Three Great Wet Flies for Summer’
If you’re looking to read some fun and interesting content, read Steve Culton’s blog. He fishes the Farmington, is a guide, and offers clinics. He’s also a great writer and composes some entertaining prose. His blog recently linked to an article he wrote on “Three Great Wet Flies for Summer.” To chase brown trout, I