As a young boy, I was exposed to upland hunting early in life by my father and grandfather, who would bring me along as they hunted Ruffed grouse and Woodcock up here in the North Maine woods. In those days, I would hunt. . .
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Video Pro Tips: How to Use Wet Flies
Swinging wet flies used to be more popular than it is today, but that doesn’t mean this classic method of fly-fishing isn’t still effective. It’s a great way to search for fish in higher water–which you’ll find in abundance during spring–and. . .
Read More3 Tips for Resident Striper Fishing this Spring/Summer
The Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries are the primary spawning and nursery waters for about 80% of all the Atlantic striped bass stock. Spawning occurs in April and May, and the young fish remain here two to five years before. . .
Read More3 Tips for Fishing Eastern Sierra Lakes This Spring
The Eastern Sierras have received more than double their average annual snowpack this year, with more than 800 inches of accumulation in some places. As these record-breaking snows begin to melt, our creeks and rivers. . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Approach Carp
Carp fishing has exploded in popularity over recent years, even in Western states like Colorado which are home to abundant populations of trout. Not only are carp fisheries usually located a lot closer to home than trout streams. . .
Read MoreGuide Profiles: Cole Stewart (Virginia)
I began hunting birds at a young age. Growing up in Northwestern North Carolina, inspiration wasn’t hard to find. My first experience was going for doves with my dad in big corn fields. Watching them come in kept me on the edge. . .
Read MorePro Tips: 3 Ways to Deal with Bad Weather on a Saltwater Trip
Bad weather can put a damper on any fishing trip, but saltwater destinations are especially sensitive to sudden changes in temperature, wind, and cloud cover. Even a slight shift in barometric pressure can send saltwater. . .
Read MorePro Tips: How to Fish Southwest Montana’s Early-Season Midge Hatches
Fishing with midges is great here in southwest Montana during early spring, as trout begin to key in on these tiny yet abundant insects. Midges are often the first–and sometimes the only–aquatic insect emerging at this time. . .
Read MorePro Tips: 5 Tactics for Catching Florida Beach Snook
Florida may offer endless saltwater fly-fishing opportunities, but most of them require a boat and a guide, which can limit your options. One notable exception, however, is walking the beaches and fishing for snook, which is perfect. . .
Read MorePro Tips: How to Introduce Kids to Trout Fishing
In a world that seems increasingly disconnected, I really enjoy sharing fly fishing with my daughter. This sport is a great way to reconnect with the world–and with each other–so I was careful to introduce it in a way that was. . .
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