I still remember the exact moment. I was standing knee-deep in a river I had fished for years, the same run that had given me some of my best days on the water. The sun was high, the water was low and clear, and nothing — absolutely nothing — was working. I had changed flies … Continue reading The Day I Almost Quit Fly Fishing
There’s a moment as the sun begins its slow descent behind the mountains when everything on the river changes. The light turns golden and soft, the air cools just enough to carry the scent of pine and wet stone, and the trout — those cautious, selective fish we chase all day — suddenly seem willing … Continue reading The Magic Hour: Why Evening Fishing Feels Different
I’m going to say something that might upset a few people: Euro nymphing is changing fly fishing — and not always for the better. Don’t get me wrong. I use it. A lot. There are days on technical tailwaters when a well-presented nymph rig under on a tight line is the only thing that works. … Continue reading Euro Nymphing is Ruining Fly Fishing (And Why I Still Do It)
