Musings on minutia – timing, tides, moon phase, weather and wind
As far as full and dark moons, it’s a matter of light, along with the higher water . . . and corresponding increased current - that spring tides produce. [...]
As far as full and dark moons, it’s a matter of light, along with the higher water . . . and corresponding increased current - that spring tides produce. [...]
Who says it's the Best Ten? We could all make our own list of best ten flies, destinations, game fish, artists, fly rods... I did [...]
Anglers Journal is a four year old print subscription magazine. It's already attained award status for editorial content and aesthetic design. It's all pro, no cons [...]
Lefty Kreh, father of modern day fly fishing, is also one of the most approachable and likable "celebrities" of our sport. He was born to teach and clearly enjoys sharing. [...]
When a new client arrives at the dock with his rod/s still in their tubes fly fishing guides have a saying when witnessing such an arrival. “This guy is an idiot and I’m in for a long day.” [...]
The best benefits of the inflatables we profile, as I see it, are ease of getting into and out of; portability to, from and out of the water, and gear stowage. [...]
Knotless tapered leaders are made for average everything, average casting distance and average size flies. However, that’s not the real world, and a little adjusting makes all the difference [...]
A canoe might be worth a revisit if you only have angling on your mind. Think access, fishing from a higher perch, hauling more gear with no draft penalty, and easy in and out. [...]
The grass carp is actually one of the largest members of the minnow family. [...]
The best techniques for nymphing are simple. A two fly rig has a near the bottom nymph and the dropper 16-to 18-inches above that to catch trout targeting emergers. [...]