Fly Fishing Simplified

03/12/2018

Here's a Monday diversion. Hope you enjoy it. http://www.flyfishingsimplified.com/single-post/2018/12/01/Dual-Streamers-Effective-technique-when-all-else-fails

I had written a post about a technique to fly fishing first used in the alpine lakes of Colorado in which a s treamer is trailed by a dry fly .  This has been t...

28/11/2018

Here's a technique to try when your regular approach to isn't working. http://www.flyfishingsimplified.com/single-post/2017/05/05/A-Killer-Setup-for-Stillwater-Trout

While fly fishing alpine lakes in Colorado an idea came to me that I hadn’t heard about from anyone in the past.  The more advanced fly fishers are familiar wit...

21/11/2018

http://castingacross.com/fly-fishing-gift-guide-2018-all-fly-rod-edition/

A rod is the iconic and quintessential piece of fly fishing gear. It only stands to reason that a new fly rod under the tree is the ultimate gift for the angler. Buying a fly rod is often a very personal experience. This makes buying one for someone a potentially daunting task. However, there are .....

16/11/2018

https://www.hatchmag.com/articles/how-drink-your-way-through-fishing-day-classic-catskills/7714721

With hatches tapering down instead of ramping up, autumn fishing in the Catskills isn’t the celebration of life that it is in, let’s say, May. Rather, it’s a celebration of another season in the books and preparation for a long winter of either chipping ice off your steelhead rod or warming up...

14/11/2018

http://castingacross.com/rising-fear-and-trout/ -3466 More good stuff from Matthew

The first half of this story can be read here on Casting Across. Immediately, the ascent was treacherous. I plodded up the loose forest floor in my wading boots, every step strengthening my resolve to get to the top while simultaneously increasing the force with which I asked myself “why?” Mind ...

12/11/2018

Something to ward off the Monday blues.
Fly Fishing Road Trip – Part III (West Virginia) http://www.flyfishingsimplified.com/single-post/2018/11/12/Fly-Fishing-Road-Trip-%E2%80%93-Part-III-West-Virginia

After spending the weekend with my daughter in Louisville it was time to start heading home.  My plan was to try fly fishing for bass in a couple of West Virgin...

12/11/2018

https://www.takemefishing.org/blog/november-2018/7-wader-safety-guidelines-you-should-know/

List of wader safety guidelines for anglers. Wader safety tips, importance of wading belts, which wader materials, how to navigate safely wearing waders

08/11/2018

Here's a quick tip to save you some money when http://www.flyfishingsimplified.com/single-post/2018/03/12/Making-your-own-fly-fishing-tippets

This tip is credited to my personal fly fishing guru Dan formerly of L.L. Bean and now at Orvis. He has helped me out throughout the years teaching me new knots...

08/11/2018

https://venturingangler.com/2018/11/08/video-fly-fishing-in-new-zealand-in-breaking-first-water/

Dawn Till Dusk presents, BREAKING FIRST WATER from DTD,Jakub Kanok on Vimeo. Giant...

06/11/2018

Here's something to take your mind of politics. More from my recent road trip. This time Kentucky. http://www.flyfishingsimplified.com/single-post/2018/11/06/Fly-Fishing-Road-Trip-%E2%80%93-Part-II-Kentucky

Having put a few bass in the net in Ohio and checking that state off my fly fishing list it was on to Kentucky.  My internet searching had turned up a couple of...

04/11/2018

https://www.postandcourier.com/tideline_magazine/fishing/you-could-catch-the-trout-of-a-lifetime-this-fall/article_8d414b0a-deb8-11e8-bc73-4f5f5c11224f.html

A mix of clouds and sun during the morning will give way to cloudy skies this afternoon. High 74F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph..

04/11/2018

https://www.carrollcountytimes.com/sports/outdoors/cc-sp-may-column-110418-story.html

The most common species in our area are bluegill/sunfish, shellcrackers, rock bass and crappie in fresh water, white perch and yellow perch in fresh and salt water, and white perch, hardheads and spot in salt water.

03/11/2018

http://www.yakangler.com/kayaks-and-gear/item/4011-five-kayak-fishing-shoes-to-keep-your-feet-protected

When it comes to kayak angling, as with any hobby, there are a lot of gear that is essential and some that are either luxuries or gimmicky. Depending...

03/11/2018

https://gearjunkie.com/fly-fishing-break-wyoming-fall-benjamin-kraushaar

Mountains, sky, and water converge in this brief, beautiful video of fall fly fishing in Montana.

02/11/2018

http://castingacross.com/last-cast-of-the-week-11-2-2018/ -3427

Every now and then, Fridays on Casting Across are devoted to other people’s contributions in the fly fishing community. Articles, pictures, social media accounts, videos, podcasts, products, and more are featured on The Last Cast of the Week. Today, I’m sharing items from: Casting Across – 3 Y...

02/11/2018

https://www.peaksflyfishing.com/articles/2018/10/31/4-reasons-you-should-start-tying-your-own-flies/

Fly tying is great fun and the feeling of catching a fish on flies you have tied yourself is truly rewarding. There are some other benefits of tying your own flies too. Fly tying is great fun and the feeling of catching a fish on flies you have tied yourself is truly rewarding. There are some oth

01/11/2018

https://venturingangler.com/2018/11/01/video-fly-fishing-for-atlantic-salmon/

Atlantic salmon on the fly! From the video maker: “Fly fishing for atlantic...

01/11/2018

http://www.yakangler.com/kayak-fishing-techniques/item/4010-kayak-fishing-etiquette

It doesn't matter what your outlook on kayak fishing is, there are a couple of spoken and unspoken rules that apply to everyone. Kayak angling is...

01/11/2018

https://theknow.denverpost.com/2018/10/30/big-thompson-river-fishing-floods/199874/

Five years after the 2013 floods, Highway 34 is permanently open again and homes are being rebuilt. But what about the Big Thompson River?

31/10/2018

http://www.flyfishingsimplified.com/single-post/2017/04/21/One-for-Dad-%E2%80%93-A-Day-Late

My father passed away 5 years ago but the pain of losing him still feels as sharp today as it did on the day he died.  His birthday is April 13th and this year ...

31/10/2018

http://castingacross.com/my-fly-fishing-journey-30-for-3/ -3423

Have you entered to win one of ten fly fishing packages from the latest Casting Across giveaway? If not, what are you waiting for? Click here to find out more! By nature, writing is introspective. It is nearly impossible to not insert yourself into what you write about. Words betray objectivity. Exp...

31/10/2018

https://www.hatchmag.com/articles/tips-tandem-flies/7714573

What do Batman and Robin, Jagger and Richards, Butch and Sundance, and Simon and Garfunkel all have in common? It’s simple. They’re famous collaborators where the sum of their partnership is greater than the individual parts. And that same symbiotic energy is evident in fly fishing, where two fl...

30/10/2018

https://www.tu.org/blog-posts/trout-tips-wait-for-it?utm_source=informz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=informz

A bonus for waiting and watching. Photo by Chris Hunt.I spent the weekend in Yellowstone National Park, catching the tail end of the fishing season and enjoying some glorious fall weather that, by late October, is usually only a memory for die-hard anglers who visit the park this time of year.

30/10/2018

https://www.tu.org/blog-posts/trout-tips-wait-for-it?utm_source=informz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=informz

A bonus for waiting and watching. Photo by Chris Hunt.I spent the weekend in Yellowstone National Park, catching the tail end of the fishing season and enjoying some glorious fall weather that, by late October, is usually only a memory for die-hard anglers who visit the park this time of year.

29/10/2018

Today marks three years of Casting Across! For three years I’ve been writing about the quarry of fly fishing: fish, rivers, and personal achievements. I’ve been writing about the culture of fly fishing: literature, podcasts, and gear. The people, places, and things are as much a part of Casting ...

29/10/2018

Some fun reading to clear a case of the Monday's

Earlier this year my daughter moved to Kentucky for her first job after graduating from college in May.  After helping her move in June, the thought was to give...

29/10/2018

$24.99 A wine tasting journal designed specifically to help develop your palate and take better notes! This pocket-sized journal is printed with the 4-step wine tasting method. Learn while you drink!

28/10/2018

First things first. If you’re a brand new fly fisherman, you might want to hold off on this piece. This is for folks who are already decent anglers, and who are willing to do everything possible to take things to the next level. If that describes you, and if you’re willing to put in the time, he...

28/10/2018

Ask the local angler their favorite season to fish, and most will sing songs of autumn’s splendor. Summer crowds have come and gone, but one thing has stayed consistent,

28/10/2018

The Cache la Poudre is one of Colorado's most precious rivers. Here's how you can enjoy some fishing on it when the snow flies.