Driving out to the major large rivers can be rewarding. But, it’s nice also to find very local waters, where you can fish without burning a lot of time. I’m lucky in that there’s a stream close by with some good brown trout, like the 15″ one above. I quickly can drive to that spot,
Category: Techniques
Chomping on Stoneflies
During the recent warm spell, I hit a very local freestone a few times and had good luck finding brown trout, even when the water was down to 33 °F. A big surprise. A key fly has been the Hare’s Ear. Let me explain. I stomach-pumped a trout during one outing, and it was full
Preparing for Spring
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;
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,