After the in-depth article about the upcoming fly fishing season in Austria and showcasing the only fly shop in Vienna, plus a couple other short posts, it is time to change gears again. Nonetheless, I have been racked with some thoughts about fishing lately — especially as we head into the summer and fall months. … Continue reading Old Dog New Tricks?
Right now, the situation across Austria’s freestone streams is one of transition and anticipation. The lower-elevation reaches are already seeing the first reliable hatches of Blue-winged Olives and midges, drawing big Brown trout into the feeding lanes. However, as the sun climbs higher and the spring warmth finally hits the snowpack, we are bracing for … Continue reading Austria Fly Fishing 2026: Riding the Melt into an Epic Dry Fly Season!
The morning air in the Austrian Alps carried a sharp, lingering bite, a final whisper of a long winter that was only just beginning to release its grip on this high-altitude valley. As I stood on the bank of this unnamed river, on this late April morning, I observed the water. It was a mesmerizing, … Continue reading Upriver
