Month: October 2023
Why Should I Learn to Tie Flies?
Fly tying is an exciting extension to an already exciting sport. It allows the use of natural and synthetic materials to construct flies that have the potential of attracting fish and allowing you to hook up for great sport. Materials Many of the materials used for fly tying are natural materials that may be the …...
Breaking Out of the Summer Doldrums
The last few weeks of summer brought little rain to the Carolina mountains. Streams withered and water warmed. Trout hunkered down in deep pools and only anglers without a conscience were bothering them. I passed some time tying flies, sorting fly boxes, and looking ahead to fall fishing. Then I got the chance to change …...
Virginia is for (Fly-Fishing) Lovers
Interview with Wesley Hodges of Wesley Hodges Fly Fishing Guide Service Introduction: Wesley Hodges, Owner of Wesley Hodges Fly Fishing, is a Texas native turned mountain guide and operating in northwestern Virginia. Wesley is an army veteran, lodge owner, fly fishing river guide, and upland bird guide. Wes’s passion for the outdoors...
The One That Got Away
The day on Dry Creek began with a wish and a lie, and at the time I didn’t know the difference. I wished, again, for the big one I had seen earlier, and I lied to myself, again, that this time would be different. I would land that 18-inch rainbow trout that seemed to glide …...
Females on the Fly: Women Wine & Waders
There’s just something about fly fishing that inspires passion and obsession. Perhaps this is because of the intricacies and finesse of tricking a fish with a few feathers tied to a hook, the lore and tradition behind the sport, or the way a properly balanced fly rod feels in one’s hand when trying to make …...
Spiders are Deadly for Bream
If you are planning to fish for bream, and possibly catch a bass as a bonus, look no further than the rubber legged spider. As a dedicated fly fisherman, I have included rubber legged spiders in my arsenal of tactics. In years past, I purchased foam spiders, but more recently I have tied spiders with …...
How to Fly Fish for Redeye Bass
Tips and Tricks from Will Mundhenke Introduction: “You don’t have to be a Hunter to care about Wildlife, but you have to be a Fisherman to care about Fish.” This quote is from my friend Will Mundhenke of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and Chair of the South Carolina Native Fish Coalition. For …...
Free Fly Apparel’s New Fall Men’s Bamboo Flex Hoodie
Finally, a hoodie that meets all the craziness of Fall temperatures. I had ordered this hoodie with intentions to wear it as an undershirt in late fall when temps dip nightly into the 30’s. I was totally wrong. I recently wore this cozy hoodie by itself on a float trip in the north Georgia mountains …...
NIGHT FRIGHT
It was almost dark when the nose of my kayak touched the muddy river’s edge at the informal takeout along the lower Susquehanna. Dodging protruding boulders between the barely submerged ones dotting the way back to shore was a challenge, especially in the low light. Once on land, the relief was overwhelming as I resisted …...
PALMETTO CREEK is an entertaining mixture of characters, critters and craziness
Riversandfeathers Publishers note… On behalf of the staff at RIversandfeathers.com, we are excited to support Larry Chesney and his new book, Palmetto Creek. Even though this maybe a hunting book, one can get a taste of his excellent writing style and understand why we are excited to have him support our writer and staff at …...
