Late summer fly fishing on Colorado’s Western Slope can mean low water, warm water, and at times, finicky trout don't let that stop you...
Patrick Perry
36 posts
In Part I of Techniques to Land More Fish, we discussed proper tips to land fish in relation to reading water, proper hook set, playing, and landing a fish, in Part II the focus will purely be on rigging tips to increase your chances of catching more fish. By properly […]
Often overshadowed by the Salmon Fly and Golden Stone hatch the Green Drake hatch is one of the most notary bug hatches in the west. Many anglers refer to Green Drakes as “trout candy,” because when these bugs begin to hatch, it triggers an all-out feeding frenzy. The trout key […]
“Gosh d**m it,” you scream as you just lost to what looked like the biggest trout you have ever seen (or so you think). Losing fish is just one of those things that is too common out on the water. Unfortunately, it’s part of fly fishing, you win some and […]
Let’s face it, travel for most anglers means trying to squeeze in some sort of fly fishing into the itinerary, whether it’s hiring a guide for a half-day or a couple of hours. For some reason, fly fishing a new piece of water is exhilarating, maybe due to the new […]
The iconic San Miguel Reel has made a triumphant return to the Ross Reels lineup! One of the most sought after trout reels for decades the San Miguel defines the ultimate class and finesse in a fly reel. About 20 years ago Ross Reels stopped producing the San Miguel, but […]
For many, fly fishing isn’t necessarily considered a dangerous hobby, there are typically no giant cliff drops, avalanches, motorized racing vehicles, or flesh-eating bacterias. But there is one uncontrolled variable that can lead to risky situations out there…water current. Every time you step foot into the river, you should take […]
The mighty Deschutes River is a must fish for every angler, located in the Eastern Cascades of Central Oregon. The “lower” river flows south to north from Pelton Dam near the town of Madras, Oregon. Where it passes through the arid and rugged high desert continuing through steep canyon walls […]
Last week the IFTD (International Fly Tackle Dealer Show) show wrapped up in Denver, Colorado. The show is a business to business show where fly shops, manufacturers, reps, new companies, etc. all have the chance to meet, showcase new products, and talk business. The show had a great turnout with […]
Belize is located on the Eastern Coast of Central America nestled between Mexico and Guatemala, the country is no bigger than the state of Massachusetts. It boasts the largest living barrier reef that spans the whole coastline and to the west are swathes of rainforest that make up most of […]
As stated in Part 1 of Rowing for Fly Fishing, “Basics for Safely Running Drift Boats or Rafts,” a poorly skilled oarsman will result in a not so productive fishing experience. The oarsman is the captain of the boat that helps anglers get into fish, a highly skilled captain can […]
For many anglers, using a boat to fly fish is a must. It opens more fishing opportunity whether it’s the ability to cover more water, avoid the crowds, or even utilize effective techniques to catch more fish with the boat. But, one thing is clear if the person rowing the […]