The Two Best Wet Wading Shoes
These Shoes Keep the Gravel Out! About ten years ago I was fishing the Railroad Ranch section of the…
Is Czech Nymphing With Mono Fly Fishing?
Its Effectiveness Can’t Be Denied! The question of whether or not Czech nymphing is really fly fishing is an…
Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker
An Ultralight Tent Perfect for Stargazing! Imagine yourself high-up in the mountains, at 10,000 feet, surrounded by mountains rising…
10 Ways Fly Fisherman Can Lighten Their Packs
Conserve Strength for the Fishing! When I first started backpacking my pack typically would weigh-in between 45 and 50…
10 Ideas for Fly Fishing Solitude
How to Avoid the Crowds! We’ve probably all had this experience at one time or another. We’re wade-fishing a…
Holly Hopper
My Go-To Hopper Pattern! I have always enjoyed the craftmanship that goes into each and every fly pattern. Even…
Fly Fishing Gear Checklist
Thorough, Detailed, Prepared! The question of what fly fishing equipment to take on a backpacking trip is an interesting…
Backpacking Apparel Checklist
Comfortable, Functional, Dependable, Ultralight! Those are the four traits I’m looking for when deciding what apparel to take with…
Backpacking Gear Checklist
Strategically Ultralight! Typically, the ultralight backpacker’s goal is to have their pack weigh as little as possible. That’s pretty…
Hardy Narrow Spool Perfect
The Best Fly Reel Money Can Buy! The Hardy Narrow Spool Perfect is my favorite reel that I’ve ever…