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Recently we discussed the tactics of landing large trout in freestone streams and these points apply well in most situations.  However, when we [...]

Strangely enough, ones chance to land that very large trout begins before the first cast is made.  You should be sure your hook [...]

Now that the smallmouth rivers are getting low and clear the large bass are becoming wary so I like to give myself any [...]

Last week we discussed fishing streamers around the river crossing ledges in many smallmouth rivers.  This week we’ll look at the way I [...]

In order to get natural drifts with small trout flies it helps to use fine leaders.  I regularly use 6X, 7X and even [...]

Yesterday when I was trout fishing my Shenk’s Cricket got caught on a tree limb on my back cast.  As I unhooked it [...]

On large streams you can often catch several large trout in the corner of a pool on streamers before you wade into it  [...]

The Hexagenia mayfly hatch brings on some of the most exciting smallmouth bass fishing one can find.  These duns hatch and the spinners [...]

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I believe the most critical property of a trout dry fly is the size of the fly.  For example, one morning on the [...]

Often when I’m fishing for smallmouth bass I see carp feeding in the shallows along the banks.  Sometimes I see them tailing and [...]

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When a large trout comes up and checks out a dry fly drifting on the surface of the stream but refuses it there [...]

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You just might catch your largest bass of the season by fishing at night.  Their affinity for this low light level and the [...]

In addition to our two-day “on the stream” smallmouth schools, this year we decided to do some half day lessons. These fly fishing [...]

Many years ago I designed these poppers, sliders, and chuggers to fish topwater for bass throughout the summer.  They seldom let me down.  [...]

One of my favorite forms of fly fishing is catching smallmouth bass along shaded banks on poppers. This becomes challenging as the interwoven [...]

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The trico mayflies start early in the summer and can last until October. The small size of these naturals prompt the trout to [...]

If you want a bonus fish when you are angling for smallmouth bass the carp is a winner. When I’m on a smallmouth [...]

On May 16th we covered the value of dead drift nymph fishing for the bass that feed in and just below the riffles. [...]

Smallmouth fly fisherman in Virginia are very fortunate to have five blue ribbon rivers from which to choose. Whenever you find yourself in [...]

Accurately reading a trout stream is the basic skill required in mastering all trout streams. Here are four steps which help me. 1. [...]

The Brown Drake mayfly nymphs are very active as they prepare to hatch shortly. As they move along the stream bottom they are [...]

It is sulphur mayfly time on the mountain trout streams and the trout feed heavily upon them. Normally the duns start coming off [...]

You would like to develop a new fly that will be more effective than any existing flies for a specific situation you have [...]

Since I know smallmouth have learned how to adjust their feeding to fairly high water levels I adjust my fly fishing to their [...]

You can get good trout fishing in mountain streams early in the season even if the streams are a little high. The easiest [...]

Frequently I catch some of my largest bass of the year early in the season. I believe this is because they are hungry [...]

Frequently when the mountain trout streams reach 45 degrees the aquatic insect hatches are in full swing and the trout feed heavily upon [...]

Many beginning brook trout anglers have trouble hooking trout on a dry fly strike. This is usually because they are striking too slowly. [...]

Here are the factors I consider for my trout rods from the most important features to the least important. 1. Accuracy 2. Delicacy [...]

During the winter I can usually keep my hands warm when fishing by using fingerless fleece gloves. Surgical gloves under these can help [...]

Personally I find entomology very interesting and it can help you catch more trout. However, don’t be afraid of it because many streams [...]

I use hip boots for all of my small stream trout fishing. I find these more comfortable to wear if I’m going to [...]

I use the Hardy Lightweight series of fly reels for all of my freshwater fly fishing for lines from one weight through eight [...]

Often in the cold, full streams of spring we need to fish our nymphs and streamers deeply in order to catch bass and [...]

I always keep a small duffel bag in my car with a complete change of clothes. This comes in good throughout the season [...]

Charlie Brooks was a very special friend and when we fished together he always wanted me to catch big trout. His favorite way [...]

Being able to bridge the fast currents in a small mountain trout stream is essential to getting a natural drag free drift with [...]