DIY Sharks on the Fly
In dire need of salt and sun Montana anglers go unguided in the off season and finds sharks in the shallows “January is the best time to fish the Keys,” said nobody. With that in mind, I couldn’t refuse an invite for a DIY saltwater trip and commenced the usual preparations. I tied too many…
Read MoreDry Fly Fishing from a Boat; Holding the High Ground
Dry Fly Fishing from a Boat Mandates that we Unlearn If you’re like me, you started flyfishing with your feet on the substrate. The fundamentals of the dead drifted dry fly presentation were learned via walk and wade excursions. In fact, where I was reared, fishing from a floating device was largely prohibited. We used…
Read MoreSummer Smallmouth Along the Bronzeback Byway: Chapter 3
Our summer smallmouth sojourn reaches crescendo along national scenic waterways in the North Woods Between Duluth and Hayward, Wisconsin, a crystalline spring creek carves a navigable path through a dense forest of old growth pine, fir, aspen and birch. For years, my wife’s godfather, a Wisconsin fly angler, regaled me with stories of ginormous brown…
Read MoreSmallmouth Along the Bronzeback Byway: Chapter 2
Our late summer smallmouth bass reprieve rolls on Local Knowledge I’ve milked some valuable beta from stool-weights at roadside dive bars. The formula is simple: spot a rosy grog blossom beneath a camo cap, buy the chap a drink, and lend an ear to slurry directions leading to local fish and game hot spots. The…
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