The Troutbitten You Don’t See: A Profile of Domenick SwentoskyÂ
Headwaters: The Origin of Troutbitten “Clyde knew I was a trout-bitten kid, obsessed with fishing, and that I fished…
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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 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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A Tajima Direct Review: Best Polarized Lenses for Fly Fishing
Why Vision is Your Most Critical Piece of Fly Fishing Gear I have never been much for brand loyalty….
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Top 10 Euro Nymphs: How to Streamline Your Fly Box
In fly fishing, we often get caught up in the imitative trap. We try to match every leg, antenna,…
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Why I Always Tie the France Fly in Three Unique Weights
The Single Most Important Lesson a Nymphing Fly Can Teach You If I had to narrow my fly box…
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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 Build a DIY Fly Fishing Gear Wall for Under $100
Tired of forgetting essential fishing gear? Discover how a simple DIY gear wall can keep your rods, waders, nets, and more organized and ready for every trip, all for about 100 dollars.
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Versatility Makes the X Caddis the X Factor
The X Caddis is a hackle-free dry fly that mimics an emerging caddis. Its design allows it to sit flush on the water’s surface with a trailing shuck, making it irresistible to trout feeding on emergers.
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How to Tie Egan’s GTI Caddis: A More Imitative Approach
When it comes to fly patterns, I generally lean toward attractors. I like flies, which are general representations of…
