Poetry in motion for fly fishers is watching a trout rise to a dry fly. This visual aspect of fly fishing is a style many prefer, especially apparent by the number of anglers that chase epic bug emergences like blanket caddisfly hatches on Montana’s Missouri River, the Hex mayfly in Michigan, and Penn Creek’s Green Drake hatch in central Pennsylvania. The simple approach is to show up and fish, yet the following pieces of gear will increase the number of fish you catch, plus make for a more enjoyable experience.
Read moreDoes the perfect fly rod exist? If you would have asked me 30 years ago, then I had an EASY answer for you: Yes, the perfect fly rod is a 9’ 5-weight. Yet I rarely fish that rod anymore, so what's changed? Let’s talk about using different fly line weight to chase different fish, plus I'm going to share with you some fly rods that are perfect (at least for me!).
Read moreSure, tying flies with a fire going in the background while sipping your favorite beverage (hot chocolate, right?!?) sounds lovely, but let's be honest...we tie flies to catch fish! With air temperatures below 30 degrees, staying warm is a key, plus it’s important to use gear that you can trust to withstand severe conditions.
Going fly fishing in the winter and early spring is no easy task and here are some pieces of gear that you’ll find me wearing in the winter and early spring when on the water. The key to everything is layering the clothing, giving you options as the day either warms (hopefully!) or air temps decline.
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