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

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 […]

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

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

Three Precious Gifts of Fly Fishing
Brightly wrapped presents in red, green, silver, and sparkling patterns of many different colors of wrapping paper and gift bags […]

Patience and Discipline as Keys to Improvement
We have a new family member. He is a bit exuberant. On occasion he bites us and jumps on us. […]

Tips to Fly Fish in Windy Conditions
The last remaining leaves fell from the trees and blown across the valley as gusts of wind reached twenty-five miles […]

Painting a Beautiful Background for Fly Fishing
The alarm clock went off a few hours later this morning than my previous Sunday fishing trip. It was nice […]

Making the Most of a Quick Fly Fishing Session
Looking at the clock my brain started running through math problems. What did I have enough time to do between […]

Tips for the Seasonal Change of Fall Fishing
I slide open the glass door to head to the car. It’s dark, but the bright moon gives off enough […]