Streamer flies can mimic a variety of forage, but none is more common than baitfish. Unlike dry flies that match floating insects, and nymphs that look like aquatic insects in their larval stages, ...

To the uninitiated, choosing the right type of fly fishing line can be rather daunting. Unlike conventional rods and reels, which rely on the weight of the lure or rig to cast effectively, a fly rod ...

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 ...

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me: a brown trout in a cedar tree. Translation: my wife signed off on a pre-Christmas streamer trip. I love winter fly fishing for trout. It’s ...

Two holes or 200 holes? Float fishing is the best way to cover the most amount of water in the least amount of time. You are able to access areas that are otherwise private and tend to have fish that ...

The wedged head of a Drunk & Disorderly creates an action that puts trout in kill mode. (Photo: Joe Cermele) The first time I ever fished a Drunk & Disorderly, I hated the fly. A friend had given the ...

The mountains are showing fall colors everywhere you look. Vail is spectacular now with the aspens in perfect unison. The recent weather has felt like autumn. Trout are presenting opportunities for ...

Two holes or 200 holes? With float fishing, you are able to access areas that are otherwise private and tend to have fish that don’t see the amount of pressure fish see on public waters. From a boat, ...

The streamer bite is there as brown trout start to run and position themselves for the fall spawn. Recommended streamers include The Grinch, Sparkle Minnows, Crystal Flash Buggers or the intimidating ...

Fall is officially here and that means less daylight to fish and more time to tie flies. Every winter I plan on filling the voids created in my numerous fly boxes over the year. Yet, come spring, many ...

Autumn begins today, and as the seasons switch anglers are once again having success bank fishing at their favorite reservoir. For some this is the prime time because it isn’t too hot nor too cold, ...