Category Archives: Flies
Eastern Idaho Carp Classic 7
Big fun, big fish on Idaho’s Blackfoot Reservoir. Wanted to let all of you know that an event is taking place in eastern Idaho that shouts-out to all who love warmwater fishing
Zero 2 Hero in Musky Country: Brad Bohen’s stars
Musky Advice from the Experts. Ok, here’s part of the deal. To be open and fair I have to tell you this: In January, Brad Bohen drove me home from the Hilltop Bar in Sacramento and safely deposited me at whatever … Continue reading
Columbia River Steelhead Run to be Average in 2011
Note: Here’s a recent report as posted on Columbia Basin Bulletin. Recent years have provided record-breaking steelhead returns to the Columbia Basin tributaries, but 2011 isn’t expected to be as phenomenal as past years. In fact, it’s supposed to be
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Steelhead and Rainbows May Closer Than We Think
NOTE: I found this fascinating (and surprising) article on Columbia Basin Bulletin, which covers a lot of fish issues in the West. I’ve posted part of the article here. If you’d like to read more, and I suggest you do … Continue reading
Andy Carlson’s Purple Haze
A western trout killer on the Bitterroot and every other stream A few years ago I got a call from a friend who was living in a yelllow bus on the banks of the BIg Hole River near Dewey, Montana. … Continue reading
Skwala Stonefly Hatch
The Spring Skwala Hatch, Montana’s Bitterroot River and Beyond. I used to think that the presence of skwala stoneflies was limited to western Montana, with an epicenter being the Bitterroot River. But over time I learned that they are present on … Continue reading
Joe Sowerby’s Gonzo Streamer
Joe Sowerby and Montana Fly Fishing Connection’s Gonzo Streamer The Gonzo is Missoula outfitter Joe Sowerby’s favorite streamer, his go-to bug when the water starts to cloud during spring. But these take fish during winter, too. So, if you have … Continue reading
Tying and Fishing the Brassie
Long-lived pattern that still gets ’em. I understand why so many of us are always trying to create the next greatest fly pattern—tying flies is a lot of fun and the possibility of creating something that fools fish and allows … Continue reading
Parachute Adams
The classic killer, P-Chute Adams Probably more western trout have been caught on a Parachute Adams than any other fly. The reason: this pattern matches most western and eastern mayfly duns, and it floats like a cork making is easy … Continue reading
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Mustad, Dai-Riki or Gamakatsu Hooks
Bad day with Dai Riki Sat down at the vice and banged out a few GIE’s the other day. Had a few completed and then I noticed an issue. The Dai-Riki hooks weren’t one piece. They had a gap at the … Continue reading
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