Cast at a 45-degree angle upstream. Mend. Allow the fly to drift without dragging. Repeat. Honestly, that sounds like an ideal situation. The stereotypical dry fly presentation is fun. However, there are plenty of times when the fish or the setting are anything but stereotypical. So… what now? In this episode I share three dry …
“I’m in one of the most beautiful places on earth, and I’ve just caught an enormous fish. But I don’t give a crap.” …at least that is what your face is saying. That is just one example of how people take fly fishing too seriously. Unless you are part of the <1% of anglers who …
Trivial mistakes and learning opportunities are a gracious reality of life, aren’t they? With the benefit of time and perspective on our side, we can see where we’ve erred slightly or completely missed the boat. This is true with the big things. It is also true in fly fishing. A year ago I released a …
90 episodes in, and it is still a lot of fun! On this installment of the podcast, I interact with three messages from listeners/readers. I discuss Euro rods on small streams, how to find water that is easy to walk or wade in, and a heartfelt response to a memorial article. As always, if you …
Road trip! Depending upon your particular experiences, that phrase might elicit great joy or terrible fear. But what if you have a fly rod in the car? Or, what if you’ve had a fly rod in the car while taking that same route in the past? Adding a little fishing to a longer drive can …
There is one fish that I have been trying to catch for nearly 20 years. It isn’t a specific fish, per se, but any rainbow trout out of a particular stream. This week I caught that fish. It was a little fish. Really little. But that is okay. After numerous failed attempts (some of which …
If you can negotiate some time on the water, then you should absolutely sneak some fishing into your family trip. Want my advice? Don’t bring what you would normally bring on a fishing trip. Pack lighter. Be it out of necessity or simply to keep the peace, choose what you’re hauling along with coolers, strollers, …
I’m pretty confident that my audience is beyond the “fly fishing is the only kind of fly fishing!” thing. Don’t get me wrong: I love fly fishing. 9 times out of 10, I’m fishing with a fly rod. But that “1” makes for plenty of opportunities. And I can honestly say that all of my …
A benefit of fishing a lot is the ability to be a little choosy. Instead of splashing at every chance at a big fish, it allows for a more measured approach. With a lot of fly fishing comes an increased sample size to consider. There are more experiences, more insights, and more observations. Most importantly, …
You can keep your flies in anything. At the end of the day, it is how you fish your flies – not where you store them – that ends up catching fish. Of course, for only a few dollars you can get the right fly box. It might lead to better organization. It could even …
