Where Did the Big Browns Go?
Every summer on my favorite Pennsylvania limestone rivers, the smaller trout run the show. They seem to dominate the…
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Cory Cuje: The Teacher Behind Old Dominion Trout Bum
For years, I had followed Cory’s videos through his Old Dominion Trout Bum YouTube channel. Like many anglers, I was initially drawn to the unique perspective created by the chest-mounted camera he used while fishing. The viewer wasn’t simply watching someone catch trout. You felt like you were standing in the river alongside him. And, of course, there always seemed to be a cigar clenched between his teeth. It became as much a part of his on-stream persona as the fly rod in his hand.
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What Happened When I Finally Stopped Nymphing
A personal story about stepping away from nymphing and what dry fly fishing taught me about patience, observation, and becoming a better angler.
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What You’re Missing When You Skip the Local Fly Shop
It’s easy to order everything online, but something gets lost when you do. A visit to a small local fly shop shows what still matters.
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Commentary | Stories | Tactics
Not Catching Fish? The Truth About Fly Fishing Versatility
Angler versatility is supposed to make us better. We spend years learning new rigs, new retrieves, and new ways…
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What Happened When I Returned to a Drought Stricken River
After months of drought and watching the gauges bottom out, I finally returned to one of my home rivers. This commentary explores how I prepared for two days of fishing in extreme low water, the tactical changes I made, and the quiet surprises the river still offered.
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Low Water Fly Fishing: Meeting the River Where It Stands
The rivers are still at historic lows, but I have waited long enough. This trip will require a different mindset and a lighter touch, and I am preparing for two days that will stretch me as an angler. I am adjusting my setup, reshaping my expectations, and heading out anyway. I will let you know how it goes once I return to the water.
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When A River (No Longer) Runs Through It
When rivers go dry, anglers learn patience in its purest form. This essay reflects on a season of extremes in Pennsylvania with floods, drought, and the quiet hope that nature will balance itself again. Fly fishing teaches timing, but droughts teach humility. The river will return, and so will we.
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How to Save Money on Fluorocarbon | What We Learned from the Conversation
Recently, I released a video titled Stop Buying Fly Shop Fluorocarbon | Make Euro Nymphing & Tightline Nymphing More…
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Why Your Confidence Flies are Better than Mine
Every angler has their trusted flies—the ones we instinctively turn to because they’ve earned our confidence on the water….
