A Fly in the Eye, a Cautionary Tale
An idyllic day on a Montana River sours when an errant cast in an electric storm results in a trip to the ER At about two in the afternoon, reality struck on the Upper Blackfoot, as did the lightning. What had been an idyllic day for my clients, from back East, turned ominous. The billowing…
Read MoreBreaking News-Fishing from a Floating Device Prohibited on Washington Coast
Yesterday, in an effort to protect dwindling steelhead populations, fishery managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced that fishing from a floating device is now prohibited in rivers throughout the Washington coast. This restriction will begin Dec. 14, is expected to last through April 30, and will affect all sportfishing in…
Read MoreSingle-Handed Spey and the “Right Cross/Left Hook/Right Cross” Combination
Casting is all about problem solving, and wading on greasy substrate up to your elbows in heavy current, with a 30 mph crosswind, presents ample problems. “Which run do you want to fish first?” asked Rich, my old friend and host. My answer was quick and unwavering. “The Fly Water.” The lie, like an aptly…
Read More“The February Room” podcast, Episode 21, Brad Sperry and Gar on the Fly
In Episode 21 of the “February Room” an Ohio angler shares his experience targeting modern-day dinosaurs. Here’s a little beta for gar on the fly A prehistoric, toothy critter found in lakes, rivers, ponds and backwaters throughout the Midwest, South, and Northeast, longnose gar are well-equipped to thrive in just about any puddle. In addition…
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