Wading safety should be a concern for any angler who ventures into the water, and here’s a good primer from an Aussie guide named Jimmy. He covers everything from how to move your feet, to using studs in your boots, to wading belts. And if you . . .
Read MoreWednesday Wake-Up Call 2.8.23
Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final determination under the Clean Water Act 404(c) that prohibits mine waste from being disposed of in the rivers and wetlands in and near the Pebble deposit. This is a huge victory . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Science of Hunting Pressure, with Abe Woodard, Ph.D.
Reid chats with D. Abraham Woodard, Ph.D.–a Range and Wildlife Scientist at the East Foundation in Hebbronville, Texas–about population ecology and sustainable management of game species, with a primary focus on bobwhite quail. Abe is a lead . . .
Read MorePro Tips: How and When to Use a Ladder for Stillwater Fishing
I believe using ladders is a fun and unique aspect of our fishery here at Pyramid Lake. It all started 40 years ago, when anglers used submerged milk crates marked by floating duck decoys to give them a boost in deeper water. . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Tungsten Rainbow Dart
In the latest great fly-tying video from Tightline Productions, Tim Flagler shows you how to tie a fly that’s a mash-up of three great Lance Egan patters: The Rainbow Warrior, Tungsten Surveyor, and Red Dart. The idea is to . . .
Read MoreWhere to Find Great Lakes Steelhead during Winter
Winter can be one of the most productive times to pursue Great Lakes steelhead, as they begin to emerge from the depths and enter rivers in preparation for the spring spawn. Because these fish are seeking to expend minimal. . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Make an Oversize Soft Hackle Work
If you’re tying small Soft Hackle patterns, but the feathers you have are too large, don’t despair. Here’s a great trick for making those oversize soft hackles work by tying them in differently. Tim Shows you how to tie in at the middle of the hook shank and . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: It Pays to Be Methodical
In this week’s Master Class Monday, Dave Jensen argues that fly-fishing videos often paint a rosy picture of what it takes to catch a big, wily brown trout. So he and Amelia proceed to show us . . .
Read MorePodcast: Getting your kids into fly fishing, with Joshua Simmons
This week, my guest is Joshua Simmons, who with his brother Caleb hosts the podcast “Dads on the Fly.” (It’s not just for dads–it’s for moms and families as well–but they just both happen to be dads and brothers who wanted to give back to the world of fly . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Swing Flies for Winter Steelhead in Small Rivers
One of the greatest challenges of winter steelheading is that the fish are usually few and far between, so it’s possible to do everything right and still not get any positive feedback. Eventually, that lack of feedback can make it difficult. . .
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