One of the greatest parts of the fishing calendar is upon us: hopper season! It always baffles me that the same streams packed bank to bank with anglers during stonefly season are nearly devoid of people during hopper season, although the fishing is remarkably similar. Big surface eats, large fish, […]
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Chad Agy, Fishwest Ambassador and his friend Brian set off on a remote float trip adventure last August. One that not only made memories for a lifetime, but one that left them with a startling experience. Enjoy reading their experience in, The Alaska Chronicles – A Guest in Grizzly Country. […]
I am not trying to pretend this is anything like the original dry flies that were used in the Catskill Mountains, but it’s something I like to tie that is kind of close. This isn’t even going after any one bug in particular, but lucky for me the fish in […]
“There’s gold for those who seek it,” The old-timer whispered as he walked away with his farm dog. What does that mean? Should I bring a pan instead of my fly rod? Last spring, my girlfriend and I took an afternoon to find some deer sheds outside of Gunnison. We […]
If your a visual learner or still struggling to dial in your Wally Wing pattern this is for you…Fishwest Ambassador Dana has been gracious enough to provide us with a follow-up video. Enjoy and thanks for watching!!! Materials: Hooks Mallard Flank Grizzly Hackle Dubbing
By Dave S Materials: Hook – Daiichi 1770 Swimming Nymph Hook Size 12 Egg Sack – Veevus 10/0 Chartruse Thread – Veevus 10/0 Brown Body – Turkey Biot Quill – Mahogany Thorax – Hairline Micro Fine Dry Fly Dubbing Rusty Wing – Hareline CDC natural Dun Post – McFlyon Red […]
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