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Winter fly fishing

Where To Find Trout Winter Fly Fishing?

Probably the biggest challenge to winter fly fishing is finding the trout. It’s interesting to me how trout can seem to disappear yet they are there – somewhere. Generally, winter means lower water conditions and clearer water. It stands to reason that, in smaller streams, one should be able to see trout should they be […]

Why use strike indicators for fly fishing

Why Use Strike Indicators When Fly Fishing?

It’s funny how a few questions can lead to a deep conversation about the simplest of devices. Paul, (The “Professor”) and I were nymphing a stretch of creek and I found myself focusing on his strike indicator. So, I asked Paul about his indicator and what type he likes to use.  That simple question prompted […]

How To Approach Fall Fly Fishing For Success

I ran into a friend of mine heading out to do some trout fishing and before we ended our quick conversation he asked: “do you have a few fall fly fishing tips for me?” The secrets of fall fly fishing aren’t as well kept these days. Autumn fly fishing is gaining popularity as fly anglers […]

Why trout won't take

My 5 Reasons Why Trout Won’t Take Your Fly

How often have you cast a dry fly, watch it settle on the water, float with the current, when suddenly a trout rises from the depths like a Great white shark straight to your fly. Your heart races a bit as you get ready for the take, anticipating the feel of the strike and just […]

Emergers

4 Things to Know to Fly Fishing Emergers Effectively

How often have you watched trout rising and rummaged through your fly box only to think “I don’t have what they are taking”? For me, it’s more times than I wish to say. Many times it’s not a recognizable hatch of a given insect, like caddis or mayflies that trout are feeding on but instead, […]

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The mission of this site is to share with you how I catch trout. The advice and techniques I use have been tested through time and they have worked well for me. My desire to share this knowledge, to those who want it, is my way of giving back a lifetime’s gathering of information.

 

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