Welcome to another installment of, Jeff Faulkner Presents, where we explore the exciting world of fly fishing topics and usually with some humor. In this blog post, we’re going to dive into a topic that every angler should be familiar with: fly rod action. If you’re new to the sport, […]
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Spring is one of the most exciting times to be an angler in the Intermountain West. Waters are warming and trout are becoming more active. The first hatches of the year are starting to appear. Snow and ice are melting, as many of our favorite lakes and rivers become accessible. […]
It should come as no surprise that 2023 has been a year full of rain, snow and ice. If Johnny Cash sang about the city, it’s wet there. Well, I am not too sure about “Tocapillo, Baranquilla, and Perdilla.”, but everywhere else got some real precipitation. As of February 2023, […]
Rescue insurance is a unique, modern day invention. While previous generations of explorers set off in to the wilderness with the knowledge that a medical emergency or injury may be life ending, today we have the ability to seek rescue with the push of a button on a satellite communication […]
“On a warm summers evenin’ on a train bound for nowhere” a wise philosopher once said, “You got to know when to hold ’em, Know when to fold ’em, Know when to walk away, And know when to run.” Breaking a rod on the water can be frustrating, but it […]
As much as I would like to be a professional in the fly fishing industry, I will likely always be a mere doctor who fly fishes a lot. I am a physician with a specialty in emergency medicine. I also do a lot of international trips that combine fly fishing […]
Preface: You can skip this whole post by listening th “50 ways to leave your lover” by the great Paul Simon. That guy gives fantastic advice on ending relationships, fishing or otherwise. Fortunately, I have not had to date anyone other than my wife for the last two decades. From […]
Peacock bass are not actually bass, but rather, they are cichlids. Related to African cichlids, peacock bass share a family tree with these African species that evolved alongside their ancestors on the super-continent of Gondwanaland before it began to break apart about 150 million years ago. Although they appear similar […]
If you look in to the Latin and Greek roots of fish scientific names, you’ll find some pretty cool examples. However, perhaps none paint a more apt description of their species than Hydrolycus armatus. The Armored Water Wolf. The Payara. The largest, meanest, most imposing member of a fish grouping […]
Now I am not a stranger to angling travel, or steelhead fishing. However, going into this latest adventure, I knew there was going to be a learning curve. Steelhead fishing in British Columbia (A.K.A: BC) is an amazing experience, and fishing later into the season is no different. However, it […]
Here in the mountain west, the transition from large terrestrials and other dry flies to size 20-24 nymphs can be disheartening. In order to make the switch easier, let’s talk about streamer fishing. It is a fun way to get on the water, feel big takes, and be able to […]
To me, redfish (reds) are one of the top species to chase on the fly. Reds can either be a master class; testing every single skill you have developed, or overly aggressive and eager to eat whatever gets in front of their face. There is seemingly no in-between. Growing up […]