Stonefly Hatch
The little yellow stonefly is an important hatch in the Eastern mountain trout streams. Many years I’ll see the adults on the stream [...]
native brook trout fishing
Fly Fishing in May
Fly fishing for the smallmouth has really picked up over the last two weeks. The shallow gravel bars along the river banks hold [...]
Quill Gordon Hatch
The Quill Gordon is one of heaviest mayfly hatches in the East. In the mountain streams close to my fly shop in Edinburg, [...]
Fly Fishing in April
The hatches of three important mayflies and one caddisfly make fly fishing in April a favorite for many anglers. The Mr. Rapidan Dry [...]
Mountain Trout Fly Rod
If you want one fly rod to fish all smallmouth mountain trout streams, let’s consider the desirable features. I want accurate fly presentations, [...]
Solitude Trout Fishing
Trout Fishing in remote streams beyond the sight and sound of others is very rewarding. Often this includes visions of long hikes in [...]
Mountain Trout Fishing In March
By March, I am itching to do some mountain trout fishing. The nymphs are getting active and the trout will start actively feeding [...]
Fly Fishing in July
Many people like to hike, camp, and do a little fly fishing in the Shenandoah National Park during the summer. The little yellow [...]
Fly Fishing for Trout and Bass in June
June is a wonderful month for fly fishing in the native brook trout streams and the smallmouth bass rivers. The Sulphur mayfly hatch [...]
Trout Streams in the Shenandoah National Park
About 4 times a year in the winter months I conduct an in-person workshop on Trout Fishing in the Shenandoah National Park where [...]
March Fly Fishing in the Shenandoah National Park
By now most are us are getting cabin fever after a long winter and just want to experience some March fly fishing. The [...]
Fly Fishing in May
The water levels and hatches are ideal in May providing some excellent fly fishing on the native brook trout streams. There are good [...]