Streamers are particularly effective in high, stained water and in low light conditions. When visibility drops, a trout relies heavily on its lateral line system to find food. Streamers create ...
Swinging streamers is a criminally underrated method of fishing for trout, and when it comes to brown trout, it can be a total game changer. Brown trout are inherently aggressive eaters, and they’re ...
The first time I ever fished a Drunk & Disorderly, I hated the fly. A friend had given the streamer to me in 2015, swearing it was a next-level ringer. All I knew about it was that the unique head, ...
Streamer fishing has a special place in the hearts and minds of many guides and seasoned anglers. There are also countless anglers that just don’t understand the enjoyment and pleasure of throwing ...
Getting started in fly fishing can feel overwhelming. With the endless number of flies, gear, and techniques, just figuring out where to begin can be daunting. Luckily, we’ve been there and understand ...
The Season That Slips Away: Making Every Fall Day on the Water Count There is a particular cruelty to autumn on a trout ...
The hopper-dropper wasn’t working. Not like it should have been. We picked up a few trout—most on small sparkly nymphs suspended under finger-thick foam grasshopper flies—but the water should have ...
In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the other end.
Anglers who desire to throw streamer flies can leave the large meat box in the closet. Right now is the prime time for small streamers. There is a predominance of little fish in the river now coming ...
With the end of summer in sight, it’s time to stock those streamer boxes with larger flies that imitate baitfish, sculpin, and fry. Here is our list of don’t-leave-home-without fall flies for ...