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Tip – aerial mends
At times it’s necessary to put a mend in your line before it hits the water. Watch as Far Bank’s Simon Gawesworth walks us through how to do just that with aerial mends, and then go give it a try. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJIg8NpXbVk&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=77
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Hoppers in paradise: Terrestrial season in the Driftless
“Ease up to the edge and just dap the fly,” Peter Jonas said as we sneaked up to the banks of a sinewy spring creek in Wisconsin’s Buffalo County. “You might not see the take, but you’ll hear it.” Carefully I dropped the big Chubby Chernobyl fly into the water. A second later: “Bloop!” And…
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Tip – underwater world of brook trout
Watch this stunner of a video following wild, eastern brook trout to get a sense of their behaviors, curiosity and impressive sizes. You’re sure to learn a thing or two for your next fishing adventure once the waters cool off a bit on your favorite small stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_hCMwmTLTw&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=76
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The True Cast – Small Water
There’s this corny (but true!) saying that describes the “stages” of an angler. First, you want to catch a fish. Then you want to catch a lot of fish. Then you want to catch a really big fish. Then you want to catch many big fish. And then… when you’ve done all those things… all…
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Audience of One
DIY anglers have only regulations and their own consciences to follow We made the agreement long before we headed north. We were driving down a highway in Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains, recapping our recent fishing trip (for tiny brook trout) and planning the next one (for monster bull trout). “If we have any luck finding bull…
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Tip – fly fishing for bass
Woooie, is it hot out there. And in case you're unaware, trout don’t like the heat. Once those temps creep above 68ºF, it’s time to give trout a break. For this week’s tip, Orvis’ Tom Rosenbauer walks us through how to fly fish for bass; a species that can handle the heat. Give it a…
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The True Cast – Hope
The beauty of trout fishing is that it inspires hope. Plain and simple. That’s where it all starts and ends. Think about it. Every cast you make ignites a tiny little episode of hope. Hope is what keeps bringing anglers back time after time You drop that cast right near the spot where you saw…
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