There’s a special kind of intimacy that comes with fishing small streams. The water is clear enough to see every rock and trout, the casts are short and precise, and the whole experience feels more like a conversation with the river than a battle against it. Over the years, some of my most valuable lessons … Continue reading Small Streams, Big Lessons: What Tight-Line Fishing Teaches You
I still remember the first time I sat down at the vise with a cheap starter kit and a handful of materials from my dad's tying collection; and way too much ambition. I had visions of intricate salmon flies and perfectly proportioned dries, but what I actually produced looked more like something the cat dragged … Continue reading 5 Things to Know When Starting Out Fly Tying
Don't get me wrong, while spotting fish and watching the take is an undeniable rush, anchoring your entire angling identity to sight fishing can severely limit your growth. Hear me out before rushing for the exits, because this is a discussion specifically for river fishing for trout - as targeting many other species in certain … Continue reading Is Sight Fishing Overrated? 5 Reasons to Change Your Fly Fishing Strategy!
