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
Category: Techniques
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,
A Satisfyingly Slow Day
It was a satisfyingly slow day. With my new “minimalist” approach, I brought to the Swift just one small box of flies. I spent a lot of time visiting parts of the river I’ve not yet fished before. I took my time to look for a trout I could target. I looked and