Steelhead fishing is everything they say it is. It is cold, mentally and physically challenging, and redolent with glimpses of bedlam when a fish is on. And, it is absolutely and downright addicting for the fishing demented. I took a few days off for my second-ever trip to the Salmon River in NY. I’ve seen
Best Fly Fishing Gifts (2019)
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Orvis Podcast: Winter Streamer Fishing
If you’re doing a lot of travel for Thanksgiving, might I suggest this Tom Rosenbauer podcast on streamer fishing? The title: “There’s No Such Thing as Streamer Season.” The episode focuses on winter streamer fishing and covers everything: water selection, techniques, flies, and gear. I’ve really enjoyed streamer fishing thus far. Some of my better
The Truckee(s), Part 2: Too Much Water, Too Little Time
If you didn’t catch the first post (link here), here’s a summary: the area around Truckee, and, specifically, the Little Truckee River, is fantastic and amazing! After a day-and-a-half of fishing, I left the Little Truckee. I went off to find myself an early pizza dinner with a bit of local beer. The downtown strip