The first day of any season is often celebrated. A new outfit, backpack, and hair cut prepared us for the […]

The Maryland Fly Fishing Show, New Introductions and Old Reminders
Bright morning light came through the windows of the hall, adding to the energy of the vendors setting up their […]

Why Do Trout Take the Tag Fly?
Chance and choice are two important variables in life and in fly fishing. Sometimes committing to one thing and sticking […]

Tips for Setting Up a Fly Tying Station
Catching a fish on a fly I have tied is an incredibly satisfying experience. I’ve written several blogs on the […]

The Surprise Fish
Fly fishing has become a habitual part of my life, intertwined with my daily thoughts and weekly activities, only surpassed […]

How Do I Get My Fly Out of That Tree?
The trail down from the road was steep and the thin veneer of gravel washed onto the trail from the […]

Is Nymphing the Most Challenging Way to Fly Fish?
It was warm for a winter day, somewhere close to fifty degrees. The day before was bitter cold, where any […]

Keeping Inherited Fly Tying Materials for Tying Flies
Catching a fish can be more than the physical interaction between the angler and the fish, as the action can […]

Fishing Like A Writer
One of the best moments of each fishing trip is the first step into the stream, the anticipation and excitement […]

Looking Back at 2022 and Looking Ahead to 2023
Nearly fifty degrees, with occasional cloud cover created the best conditions in weeks to be on the water. The winter […]