I fell asleep on the couch the other day, and dreamed myself into a post-apocalyptic world where the fly-rod police knocked on my door…
The rule of thumb for casting stroke length is this: short line, short stroke. Longer line, longer stroke.
Dry-fly fishing can be surprisingly simple–completely accessible–and when everything comes together, it’s pretty much top of the game.
Look carefully at a riseform. Small waves are created by the movement of the fish. These waves are not uniform in height across the riseform…
Let’s be honest. When you’re nymph fishing with a bobber all you’re really doing is hanging onto the water tube handles.
Some say maintaining a boat is hard work. Well, that can be true, but it also depends on the boat. I actually enjoy washing my boat at the end of a good fishing day...
You’re headed out this summer to float your favorite river–don’t forget these essential gear items that could make or break the trip.
Spending time on the river can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences. But while fishing rivers offers freedom, fun and opportunity, it also presents real risks.
Tim and Heather Patterson own and operate RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service in Ridgway, CO. They sat down for a conversation.
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