When looking across a trout stream or river, you might glimpse a trout or two feeding in the shallows or the occasional raise out wide. What we experience from the surface is only a tiny fraction of the fish life underwater. There are deep pools I blindly fish. I float dries and nymphs along the…
A fly-fishing strike indicator needs to perform three roles. It must be buoyant, easily visible, and not spook wary fish. Ideally, it will also be durable, and easy to attach while minimizing drag both during the cast and on the water surface. I have been fly fishing for over twenty years and have been writing…
The Simm G4 and the Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition are two of the best premium waders on the market today. Fishermen often have strong preferences towards either brand, and that is what they will wear. But for anyone on the fence it can be tough choosing between the options. I have used both sets of waders…
Many people see fly fishing as an elitist sport, popularized by the British nobility who drive their latest model land-rovers to their private chalk streams. This extravagant cost is far from reality even in England and certainly not in America. The belief fly fishing is expensive is a common misconception. While it is certainly possible…
Every autumn sea run brown trout enter large rivers and estuaries. My local rivers are blessed with sizeable runs of sea run brown trout. Every spring they chase baitfish into the estuaries and the lower pools of the rivers. They are hungry and trying to recover condition lost over the harsh winter months. In the…
Welcome to our guide, to help you find the best wading boot for your needs. Over the last few seasons, I have been in the fortunate position to wear and test many wading boots. I have also been in contact with several full-time fishing guides who basically live in their wading boots for much of…
