By L. Woodrow Ross To use an analogy put forth by Forrest Gump, Fly Rods and Kayaks go together like “peas and carrots”. If you love fly rod fishing, you will find that kayaks will enhance your enjoyment and success greatly. Seasonal Influences As much as I enjoy trout fishing, warmer weather turns my thoughts …...

This article, although fictional, was inspired by the memory of my late uncle Vester Boyter. He was a river fisherman extraordinaire. He was not exclusively a trout fisherman, but kept records of his catch with details such as location, weather conditions, size, species, previous catch, and any other pertinent information. At least once,...

Some times it seems the trout are frustratingly selective. We tie on more and more different patterns and nothing seems to work. We finally give up, pack our gear away and head home. That has happened too many times to me, but there is often a solution to the problem that we overlook. Here is …...

We are all fascinated by the desire to catch bigger fish. If I had to consider this statement and think back to some of the most memorable fishing adventures, that might not always be true. The Early Days When I was a young child, I was fascinated with fishing. Any and every fishing trip was …...

What does the fly-fisherman do when his fly floats seductively on the surface, but the fish do not react? That is a weighty topic and the answer is to add weight and penetrate the water column where the fish are holding. Rejection We have all experienced that time when the fish seemed to have lockjaw. …...

A recent article of mine extolled the merits of delayed harvest and catch and release regulations. I hope that many of you are considering the benefits offered by them. A few more pertinent details are outlined below showing the availabilities and opportunities. Resources In order to take advantage of the many opportunities that these...

The late Gary LaFontaine was a remarkable fly-fisherman, fly-tyer and innovator in the sport. He was adamant that good flies have “triggers” that tempt trout to strike. A discussion of what this means is outlined below. I look to my library and see three of his books that are a treasure-trove of information: Trout Flies, …...

Author and fly fisherman extraordinaire Lee Wulff was once quoted as saying some of the most profound words related to fly fishing. At the risk of restating the obvious here are two of his most famous. “Game fish are too valuable to only be caught once.” The other is, “the fish released may be a …...

Some previous articles have delved into the subject of fly rod selection. After some consideration, this is a topic that deserves a deeper look into what type of rod suits a particular situation or prey. Wade Fishing versus Kayak Fishing If you are a fly fisherman who enjoys both wade fishing for cold-water species as …...