Cats aren't the only predators who like to prey on mice. Bass, pike and trout will also gladly attack and wolf down these furry little rodents. And even though they are terrestrial creatures by…
It has happened to all of us as fly fisherman. We spot a big fish rising to the surface across the stream, inhaling a struggling insect drifting in the current. The excitement of seeing the trophy…
Nymphing is a fun and productive method for catching trout in general, but with steelhead, this special technique can be one of the most effective ways to hook up consistently. Learning how to…
Although the Northern Midwest is known for countless miles of pristine trout streams and lakes, every year anglers are discovering how fun and exciting spring pike fishing can be. Fly anglers need…
A friend and I spent time on a small, rough and tumble creek fishing for rainbow trout one morning into the afternoon. Between us we caught sevent nice rainbows measuring between 18 and 26 inches.…
As spring works its way into the many rivers and lakes that make up northern Wisconsin, the thought of casting large streamers to pike and smallmouth excites most anglers. At one point or another,…
Stoneflies can produce some fantastic nymph fishing, especially in the cold flows associated with the spring months. These big tantalizing insects are prolific in most cold, clean streams found…
Other than trout, it would be hard to imagine a freshwater quarry better suited for the fly rod than smallmouths, particularly those inhabiting rivers and large streams. The reason they are such a…
"I own it." That statement has been the catalyst for countless serious debates about the finer points of the perfect trout rod. Fly fishermen are passionate folks and those participating in the…
Most of the fly anglers that I have fished with over the years have only ever tried adult dry fly patterns. Yes, there is a time and place for Caddis dries, but fishing emergers and nymphs will make…
You've heard about the simplicity and effectiveness of fishing with a tenkara fly rod and decided to give it a try. After reading a few stories about this traditional Japanese method of fishing, it…
Several things related to fly fishing can be confusing to a beginner. Rod action is one of them. Here's an in-depth look at fly rod actions and their advantages and disadvantages.
The term action…
