There’s a well-known motto amongst anglers, “Match the hatch.” Let’s back things up a bit, so even the new anglers...
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Flexibility is the key to any outdoor activities taking place during the shoulder seasons; weather becomes unpredictable, which necessitates last-minute...
Jupiter had seen better days. Another winter was behind him again though, thanks to the old quilt behind the woodstove...
The larger the food source we are trying to imitate, the more complex our fly patterns can become. For moving-water...
Skagit Style.
The Skagit style of Spey is one of the newer ways of Spey casting and fishing and is definitely the most asked about in fly shops. It's trendy, it's maybe easier to learn than some other methods—although that can be argued, and more importantly, it's fun.
What exactly is Skagit?
When it comes to incorporating natural materials such as pheasant tail or peacock, many tyers shy away, critical of these natural materials’ ability to survive the rigours of a busy day of fishing. Many tyers today, myself included, rely on synthetic-based patterns coated with layers of superglue, nail polish, UV...
It’s no secret that as fish grow, their desire for large, protein-rich food sources increases, protein that often comes in...
Shimano’s flagship spinning reel, the Stella FE, is loaded with high-end features. X-Ship makes the handle easier to turn with or without a load thus enabling the angler to feel the lightest of bites. A magnesium frame lets the reel be light yet tough and 14 ARB bearings help keep...
The Fishery Notices refer specifically to Management Areas and sub-areas.
Do you know which areas apply to your personal fishing?
Click here to see the full Pacific Region Management Area map.
With more of us using higher end camera and video equipment its even more important to have a great storage/travel case. The pelican 1450 is by far the best option in today's market.