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?
I am not going to lie — these days I spend most of my time fly fishing, and fly fishing only. It wasn’t always like that. I grew up fishing with a little Zebco spincaster, worm on a hook, and a bobber — just like most of us. From there I gradually leveled up: moving … Continue reading Kastmaster, Dardevle, & Z-Ray
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!
