This is a question that comes up often, and I try not to sound like a used car salesman when I tell people that there really is not a “perfect” time to visit the interior weather or fishing-wise. Some lakes … Read More
The pursuit of making flies look better and more realistic is never-ending. The fish probably don’t care nearly as much as we do, but being a perfectionist at times is the only way to keep growing.
I can’t predict the future, but I’m going to play weatherman on this article. Why? Because the weatherman can be totally wrong and still go about his job without getting in trouble for it.
Tying two-tone chironomid bodies is not a new practice by any means, but it’s one that is a lot easier than it may look at first glance. I’m sure there are many ways to do it, but this is the … Read More
A very popular topic of messages or emails in the last few weeks has been what glue or resin is the best for coating flies? A lot of this is personal preference, and here is mine.
“A Thousand Words” recalls the stories behind photos that bring back some of my fondest moments on the water.
We have added a great package for those looking to get into or further their knowledge in fishing two handed fly rods. This course is done on the water, and includes three full days of guided fishing on both the … Read More
Welcome to the first instalment of “A Thousand Words”, these will be short articles telling the story behind a single photo. I love looking back at photos from trips past as they often bring a wave of memories, the photo … Read More
White beads, often referred to as snow cone or ice cream cone patterns, can really play a big part in the Stillwater chironomid game. Here’s a few things to consider when using white beads. Water Clarity: The big advantage to … Read More
Clear intermediate sinking, or “slime lines” are an extremely versatile fly line that I believe don’t receive the recognition they deserve. What these lines are is a full sinking line that simply falls at a very controlled rate of 0.5-2 … Read More