As we head towards autumn and winter, most anglers will be fishing small flies. That’s because midges will be the most abundant source of food for trout. And, some are super tiny. If you can bear it, find or tie some midge flies down to size 32, the smallest hook size manufactured. On some days
Category: Gear reviews
Tippet Rings Rock
I last year started using tippet rings (Amazon.com link here). When a leader gets shorter and shorter throughout the day, you’re supposed to add tippet to it via blood knot. But, I’m not great at blood knots, and I’m particularly bad at them when I’m in a river. I’m too impatient. I instead use a
Tiger Trout Adventures with a 1-Wt.
I recently bought a 1-wt. It is amazing. I bought the TFO Finesse rod, which is 6.75′ in length. It’s perfect for the small and local freestone I fish for panfish and trout. I also bought an old-school Orvis reel, the one that makes a clicking noise when fish pull the line. The rod casts
Gear Review: William Joseph Confluence Chest Pack
Unfortunately, the William Joseph Confluence chest pack has been discontinued. The closest substitute I have found is the Wychwood Gear Trap Vest. It looks just like the WJC chest pack except that the compartments are zippered rather than magnetized. I started using the William Joseph Confluence chest pack, and it has changed how I