Peering out our windows at the 3rd snowstorm to hit Virginia in the past few weeks, I smiled while recalling that but a few weeks
I’ve just read an extremely enjoyable and engaging book, “Headwaters” by Dylan Tomine, published by Patagonia https://capitaloneshopping.com/s/patagonia.com/coupon The book is best described as a warm, feel-good,
In part one of “What is the Future of US Trout Fisheries”, I discussed the role played by fishery managers, the “Restore the Natives” programs,
I find it difficult to contemplate the future of US trout fisheries. Several years ago, Chris Wood, president of Trout Unlimited (https://www.tu.org) raised a red flag
This August, fishing buddy Reid and I decided to go to the St. Joe River in the Idaho panhandle. I had previously read about the
Montana’s Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), has documented a steady decline of trout numbers in its famous southwest streams since 2011. Hardest hit
Many (? most) fly fishers obsess over their fly selection. They carry more than a few boxes of flies at all times, and spend a
Judged by blogs and books, it seems that most anglers are obsessed with catching a trophy trout. But what exactly is a trophy trout? Although
While “to tightline or suspension nymph” may at first appear to be a binary question, it is not intended to be so. Each of these
We’ve done our research, come to the stream, looked about, maybe looked at some streambed stones, tied on our fly(s), and waded in. But after
It is increasingly difficult to find solitude on many of our trout streams. When I began fly fishing 60 years ago, fly fishing was a little
Let me make it clear at the outset that I am a dyed-in-the-wool wade-fisherman. For some time now, I have spent most or all of
Perhaps best known for his later work, “Nymphs and the Trout” (1958), I recently found Sawyer’s first book, “Keeper of the Stream” (1952). He grew
This summer, fishing buddy Reid and I decided to explore the waters of western Wyoming. We couldn’t go until late-September, and therefore knew that the
I have just published the 2nd edition of my book, “The Ramblings of an Aging Angler, Lessons Learned While Fly Fishing for Trout”. It
The West is in the midst of an unprecedented heatwave, with daily ambient temperatures running 10-15 degrees above normal. In addition, the winter snowpack was
I noticed a change last year, 2019, when fishing my home water in Montana, the Madison River. There were fewer fish, especially larger fish. So
Hikers often carry a Camelbak or water bottles to maintain hydration, but why should anglers? We’re standing in or floating on water all day long,
I just returned from a week fly fishing in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, a long sought adventure. “The Bob”, as it is affectionately known by
Winter is nearing its end here in Montana, although begrudgingly. One day it’s sunny and nearly 70 degrees, and the next it’s 30 degrees with
The weather in Virginia had been horrible. Snow, snow, snow, and cold, cold, cold! Then came the sudden change of warm weather, with snow melt,
For many first-time anglers, the journey begins in a drift boat, on a big western stream. Captivated by their experience, I’m often asked what one
I just returned from a trip, fly fishing for brown trout in Nelson NZ. Roughly twelve years ago, I visited the Taupo Region of the
I think that Leonard Wright Jr. is one of the twentieth century’s most overlooked fly fishing authors. Well known to his contemporaries, his works have
Orvis acquired Scientific Anglers several years ago. Since that acquisition, the Orvis lines have undergone a complete overhaul. The most recent line upgrade was recently
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