I love the Reddit fly fishing sub-group. On it, I learned of a cheap way to get studs for my wading boots. Rather than pay $30+ for a set, I’m using Kold Kutter screws at a 90% discount. These are the screws put on dirt bikes for races on ice. Really. Here is a great
Category: Gear reviews
Gear Review: Stomach Pump (No, Really)
OK, if you’re a fan of PETA, this post is not for you. As you know, I’m all about cheap and highly effective fly fishing gear. If you click on “gear review” at the right end side of the blog, you’ll see other items that I’ve found helpful. Here’s one: a fish stomach pump. I
Gear Review: Umpqua Day Tripper Fly Box
I’m all for cheap and unusually effective gadgets for fly fishing. So, I wanted to write about the Umpqua Day Tripper Fly Box. It’s been really great. It’s waterproof, light-weight, and you can cram many more than a day’s worth of flies. It isn’t cheap at around $34, but I find it is really worth
Predicting Trout Behavior
Trout are tough to figure out. But, I’ve learned over time that one thing really, really matters: water temperature. That’s why I never leave for the river without my stream thermometer. Since learning about this, I now know where to find trout, when in the day, and what fly/technique to use. I have to credit all
