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 MoreVideo: How to Fly-Fish During Runoff
The latest how-to video from Ben Sittig, a.k.a Huge Fly Fisherman, is all about fishing during runoff, when rivers get high and muddy. Depending on where you live, runoff occurs from March through June, and it can produce some tough fishing . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Mickey Finn
The story of how the Mickey Finn got its name comes in several versions, but no one disputes that the pattern known first as the “Red and Yellow Bucktail” was popularized by famed angler and author John Alden Knight in the 1930s. Apparently, Knight . . .
Read MorePro Tips: Bootfoot or Stockingfoot Waders?
Fishing wader come in two basic styles, but neither stockingfoot nor bootfoot waders are necessarily better than the other. They do, however, offer certain benefits that must be considered before deciding which is right for you and the type of fishing you . . .
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 MoreVideo: How to Accurately Measure Materials
Many fly-tying recipes call for a tail or a wing that is as long as the shank of the hook. But how do you ensure that you’ve got the proper measurement? In this video, Tim explains how hold the . . .
Read MoreArmed to the Teeth: The Northern Pike of Wollaston Lake
Photo by Joel Ruby
“Can we please change this fly?” Guide Dan Lembke–all six-foot-eight, two-hundred and ninety
pounds of him–was sitting in the center of the boat, rebuilding my wire leader
and considering what fly to tie on, . . .
Master Class Monday: The Importance of Accuracy When Fishing Streamers from a Drift Boat
In this week’s Master Class Monday, Dave and Amelia Jensen offer a lesson on the importance of accuracy when you’re casting streamers from a drift boat or raft. Floating a river is a great way to cover a lot of water, but it also means that good trout lies . . .
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 MorePodcast: How to Buy a Trout Stream, with Josh Kling
No, I am not talking about buying a trout stream and locking it up in a private club. I am talking about buying a piece of a trout stream, fixing (basically rewilding) the habitat, and then ensuring public access on the water for perpetuity. That’s what the . . .
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