Went out today even though the wind was up pretty good and we were unsure whether the fish would be biting after we had a big cold front go through last night.
We went up to Anna Maria Island, near Bradenton, an area we’ve never fished before. It was so windy we had to hug […]
A year ago, I might have told you that the best rod for trout fishing was a 9’ 3wt.~at least here in southern Ontario. That opinion would have been based upon what is still my love of very light fly rods. Catching trout (big or small) on light tackle, coupled with the challenges of wind […]
During the January deep freeze, I find it easiest to daydream about muggy days spent bass fishing. I can’t think of bass fishing in warm water lakes without thinking of foam-bodied bugs. I’ve read that this fly is intended for trout fishing, but mine have always called the "bass" fly box home!
I’m […]
Ok, sports fans. This was one of those ESPN moments in fly fishing that you see on TV. A fantastic Florida Redfish caught yesterday by my buddy Ray on a #6 Olive over White Clouser Minnow fly in about one foot of water.
Well, Ray, who’s been fly fishing for like 40 years and has […]