I’m drafting this on the plane headed back from my two-day fishing trip on the White River in Arkansas. This piece feels harder to write than my “hopes” article, maybe, because my hopes were fulfilled. Perhaps this blog, our collective obsession, is all based on hope: the hope that the next cast will produce a
Fishing Jig Streamers in Winter
Tightlining is definitely its own thing. It requires special rods, unique leaders, and a completely new type of casting and drifting. And, Euro-style jig streamers have been a “big deal” on our local waters for the past few years. Some of my biggest fish have come on them. But, how to fish jig streamers with
In Search of Giant Browns
I’m setting off on my third annual trip to the White River around Cotter, Arkansas. This tradition began a few years ago when my father and a good friend discovered the incredible fishery, along with an exceptional lodge (Cranor’s). The river offers anglers the chance to catch brown trout measured in pounds, not inches. Our
Robert Christmann: ‘My Favorite Fly’
Here is another great guest post from Bob Christmann. Since I now can no longer fly fish due to my big-time balance issues I thought I could at least share this as you dream of warmer days and rising fish. My all time favorite fly is the Nelson’s Caddis. I first learned of it in