The words “drift boat” cause most fly fishers to immediately go into daydream mode, fantasizing about big, trout-filled, Western rivers. A float trip is usually an all-day event in which a trio—two anglers and a rower–covers miles of river, all the while changing up techniques to adjust to what the trout want to eat. Fly-fishing … Continue reading “Pro Tips: How to Fish Safely and Effectively from a Drift Boat”
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Podcast: The Seven Deadly Sins of Fly-Casting, with Josh Nugent
[Interview begins at 52:23] My guest this week is Josh Nugent of Out Fly Fishing Outfitters, an Orvis-endorsed outfitting service and fly shop in Calgary. Josh is a lifelong student of fly fishing and actually did a college-level study on the eye movements of expert fly casters. His findings will open your eyes (no pun intended) to … Continue reading “Podcast: The Seven Deadly Sins of Fly-Casting, with Josh Nugent”
Read MorePro Tips: 5 Secrets to Nymphing in Off-Color Water
During the fishing season—and especially during spring—river flows can fluctuate and water clarity can change dramatically due to snowmelt, rain, and other weather events. Sure, there is a point where conditions make a . . .
Read MoreTackle Tune-Up: Flies & Fly Boxes
Few things are more frustrating than being on the water and not knowing where to find the fly you want. Organizing your flies and fly boxes is one of the best uses of your time before the season opens. Orvis Grand Rapids Fishing Manager Trent Jackson and associate Paige Downing share some helpful tips for … Continue reading “Tackle Tune-Up: Flies & Fly Boxes”
Read MorePodcast: Norway’s Jazz and Fly Fishing, with Håvard Stubø
This week my guest is Håvard Stubø of Jazz and Fly Fishing. If you have not enjoyed one of their videos, it’s a group of jazz musicians who also love fly fishing and decided to make some videos of their exploits. We . . .
Read MoreTop 5 Flies for Montana Spring
Montana offers some of the best spring fishing in the lower forty-eight. During the months of March and April and before runoff and snowmelt blows out valley rivers, water conditions are often quite consistent . . .
Read MorePodcast: How to Catch Freshwater Stripers, with Henry Cowen
This week my guest is Henry Cowen, author of the new book Fly-Fishing for Freshwater Striped Bass, which is really a complete guide to chasing these great gamefish. They get huge, they often feed in shallow water, and are just . . .
Read MorePodcast: Sometimes to Save a River, You Have to Buy It
In this week’s podcast, we’ll visit with the dynamic co-founder and president of Western Rivers Conservancy, Sue Doroff. Over the past 30 years, Sue and her small, lean staff have protected nearly 400 miles of rivers, . . .
Read MorePro Tips: 3 Keys to Spring Fishing in Montana
Although most anglers visit Montana in the summer, spring trout action here in Big Sky Country can be terrific. During late March and April–and before snow melt really starts–Montana rivers can offer some . . .
Read MorePodcast: Why did I miss that fish? With Dave Jensen
Swing, hit, and miss–why did you not connect with that fish? Did it just miss your fly? Did you strike too soon? Did you strike too late? Or did the fish refuse your fly even though it looked like a take? Dave Jensen . . .
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