Most people don’t think of Dakine when they think of fly fishing gear, but I am here to tell you that they should. A perfect example is the Dakine Waterproof Duffel. This gear bag is made of waterproof fabric and all the seams are sealed. It features a roll-top that runs along the long side [...]
Lost In Dreams
The fishing trip of which I dream Will find me waist-deep in a stream. With a long rod in hand and a fish on my fly, The wind will blow calm and the trout won’t be shy. I’ll emerge from my tent as the morning sun rises, The day full of promise and lush with [...]
The Magpie Nymph Fly Tying Tutorial
I enjoyed a lot of success as a kid one summer with a traditionally tied mosquito dry fly, but then one day it stopped working, just like that. Ah, such is trout fishing! Further observation revealed that the fish had switched to sub-surface feeding, so I was forced into fishing nymphs. I caught a few [...]
Hot Summer Trout
It’s 7 a.m. on a foggy Blue Ridge Morning “I’ve got him! Ohhhhhh, man…don’t go into that log….come on, baby….come on….hold tippet! Hold!” It was fourteen inches of angry brown trout in two feet of clear, cold creek. The thing wasn’t giving up without a fight, even though Tommy was putting on the pressure as [...]
Esox Essentials : Don’t Fish For Long Fish Without These Items
Being prepared and on point while fishing for esox is paramount. Over the years here is a list of essential items that I keep accessible and ready at all times while fishing for Tiger Musky. William Joseph Hemocuts – Great for cutting leader, tightening knots and removing hooks. Fluorocarbon and Hard Mason (or Hard Mono) [...]
The Best Fishing Buddy
I met my new fishing buddy, Ken , during a 3 month stay in Rexburg, Idaho. We were thrown together by some mutual friends that knew we both enjoyed fishing for trout. The story I want to tell you is why Ken was undoubtedly the ultimate fishing buddy. Ken is not an early riser and [...]
Bridle Path Emerger Tying Directions
Bridle Path Dressing: Hook: 10-18 TMC 205 BL or similar; a slightly curved, down-eye hook works well. Head: Spun, clipped deer or antelope hair. Wings: tie calf body wings with the tips pointing forward, towards the hook eye; spun hair forms a base in front of the wings. Tail: antron or similar for trailing shuck, [...]
A Brush With Death On The South Holston
We had anticipated this trip for weeks. Three days with my buddy Brad on the South Holston River, camping and fishing. It was late summer and the reports had told us that the large browns were feeding actively on surface patterns. The thought of hooking into a 20+ inch brown on a dry fly is [...]
Field Ingenuity Appreciated
Sending fly rods in for repairs and hearing the stories behind them is part of working at a fly shop. After spending a decent amount of time behind the counter one almost becomes morbidly interested in how these fishing tools meet their demise. Some of the stories I have heard are exactly what you would [...]
Product Review: William Joseph Coastal Pack
These days fly anglers have more option and better products with innovative features than we ever dreamed of when it comes to fly gear. From fly lines, rods, reels to waders we are truly spoiled with great companies and innovative products. With that being said I’ve never been much of a fan of the quintessential [...]
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