The fly-fishing leader is a complicated subject. Countless articles and book chapters, and even entire books, have been devoted to leaders. And still that tapered length of monofilament confuses many…
Read MoreWhen you’re streamer fishing in high and off-color water, the rules of “gentle” trout presentations go out the door. Trout, like other fish, possess a repertoire of senses for feeding.…
Read MoreWhen the nights start to cool and leaves start to change colors, the thoughts of brown trout turn to procreation. To build up energy for the spawning ritual and to…
Read MoreHere’s a classic full episode from season one of “The Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing,” in which Tom Rosenbauer offers tips and tactics for fishing streamers for trout and warmwater…
Read MoreBig trout love holding against undercut banks, which offer protection from predators and strong currents plus easy access to a steady supply of food. But catching these fish is not…
Read MoreFishing streamers can result in great brown trout takes. Designing streamer patterns to perform a specific function is what makes fly tying and streamer fishing enjoyable. Some streamers will swim.…
Read MoreStealth and focusing on where large trout have cover are the key to success Low, clear water makes for difficult fly fishing. You can decide to hang up our waders…
Read MoreOkay, so you’ve spotted a rising fish. You should probably start casting to it immediately, before it stops rising, right? No. First, you should think about how you should position yourself to…
Read MoreShallow-Water Undercuts AuthorPhil MonahanPosted onAugust 31, 2020CategoriesFly Fishing Brown trout love to hold near undercut banks because such a lie offers them the best of all worlds: they don’t have…
Read MoreI held the stamped envelope, full of spring soccer sign up forms, in the mail slot for a few seconds before letting go—committing to a spring of weekend plans. Sure,…
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