When you spot a rising trout, your first impulse may be to try to catch it immediately, but that’s not always the correct decision. In this great episode of “Master Class Monday” from Jensen Fly Fishing, Amelia Jensen shows you how . . .
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Pro Tips: 5 Common Fly-Fishing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Over the course of my years providing fly-casting and on-the-water fly-fishing instruction for trout, I have noticed a common set of mistakes that seem to trip up anglers of all levels. These mistakes can be a source of great . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: The Rule of Small
When you’re fishing clear water in times of prolonged drought, trout are very likely to have seen pressure. Typically, anglers use larger flies that cause enough surface disturbance that trout . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: How to Set Up to Fish a Spinner Fall
In this great episode of “Master Class Monday”–and for the next eight weeks–Dave and Amelia Jensen will walk you through every aspect of fishing a spinner fall, from gear choices to presentation to hook sets. Spinner falls . . .
Read MorePodcast: Rocky Mountain Small-Stream Fishing, with Timbre Pringle
My guest this week is Timbre Pringle of Faceless Fly Fishing, and the topic is small-stream fly fishing, particularly in the Rocky Mountains. Timbre has some great tips on fishing dries, dry/dropper combos, and streamers, and the differences between . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Tie a Double Surgeon’s Knot
In this great video, guide Courtney Despos teaches you how to create a a double surgeon’s knot, which allows you to connect two pieces of monofilament or fluorocarbon of different diameters. . . .
Read MoreClassic Video: A Steelhead Quest
Here’s a beautiful film from Let Media, which includes cinematography by Becca Skinner. A Steelhead Quest: Portrait of a Rivered Life follows Terry Skinner, a . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Cast a Fly Rod, the Basics
The most popular casting video that Pete Kutzer has ever done is “The Basic Fly Cast” (below), which has been viewed almost 1.2 million times. But I am a big believer that people learn in . . .
Read MoreClassic Video: “Our Wild” in the Wyoming Backcountry
The important role of public lands in the lives of outdoors lovers is the subject of this gorgeous film from Ben Kraushaar. Wildlife biologist Anna Ortega and two friends spend an entire summer . . .
Read MorePodcast: How to Find the Right Fishing Guide, with Erica Nelson
This week, my guest is Orvis-endorsed guide Erica Nelson, who is also my co-host for the occasional “Awkward & Clueless” Facebook Live sessions. Erica gives us tips on how to hire a guide, how to find the right guide, how to manage expectations . . .
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