It happens every year: An angler wades one step too far; makes one little mistake; and suddenly he or she is in a position never bargained for. I think we've all been there once or twice.
Try…
The circle of ripples on the smooth water had my undivided attention. Then, when a silvery trout broke through the river's calm surface and landed with a flashy splash, I had a much better idea of…
As effective as flies are for duping large trout, inline spinnerbait have a unique way of persuading lackadaisical fish to bite. Spinner fishing is not a foreign technique for most anglers, and many…
Downsized bass lures — often thought of as finesse bass lures for moody fish — are many times ideal for catching stream-dwelling trout, performing as well or even better than more traditional…
Even some of our best trout streams across America — those that are supposed to be a sure bet for catching trophy trout — aren't always able to live up to the expectations we place on them. This is…
Imagine yourself exploring and fishing a small, tranquil stream — lost in your own world, yet in the thick of trout country. Cascading waterfalls, riverbank critters and satisfying solitude are yours…
In early spring you need to slow down and become intimate with the lake or river before you get close to likely trout hideouts. Trout like to hide under logs, behind rocks, near overhanging branches…
The Black Nose Dace is one of those special fly patterns that fly fisherman have favored for years on end. This streamer pattern was created by Art Flick in the early 1950s and works when nothing…
For many fly anglers, the winter season spells long hours behind the tying vice with little or no time spent fishing their favorite waters. This season transition away from fishing is primarily due…
Steam from a fresh, aromatic, much needed, first cup of coffee fogged my glasses as I took the first sip. I sat on the balcony of White River Trout Lodge at first light and enjoyed the mist rising…