Winter Steelheaders Dream

Bootfoot waders are the most valuable tool to winter steelheaders but the Dutch Tub runs a close 2nd. I'm packing one of these in my drift boat with a cord of wood for all my trips next season.

4-20 – Smelling the Flowers

It is easy to get caught up in the intensity of fly fishing. We fish hard and fast, we worry about who is fishing where and with what, and at our worst, we define ourselves and worth as anglers through numbers.  Combined, these tendencies can transform a sport that is ...

Fishing Rule #5 – Exhibit A

I decided to bring clarity to Rule #5 using a documented incident.  This incident clearly documents why it was necessary for me to exercise my right to invoke the rule. Here is the definition of Rule #5.  Its followed by exhibit A. Rule #5:  If angler should lose fish in the landing ...

Field Test Success No Surprise

Sig. Tier Ken Morrish headed North this fall with a box full of his creations.  Each angler that heads north hopes for good water conditions.  Kenny hit it right. The field testing was a success, no surprise.  Here are a few images from the trip. [caption id="attachment_6369" align="aligncenter" width="666" caption="Timmy! Large ...

Yet another “Occupy” gathering

There is an "Occupy" movement directly behind my house. Hundreds have gathered from near and far, some even from Canada.  I'm not sure why they're here, all they're doing is making noise and pooping all over, turning the field into a muddy mess. They communicate by honking (not tweeting).  Notice ...