Perhaps the most overlooked part of a good carrying system is the wading belt. Anglers love their gear. We all do. But how can we keep our stuff with us, make it easily accessible and not be slowed down or fatigued by the extra weight? Answer: Carry the heavy things...
The snow is coming on hard now, and given the accurate forecast to this point, I trust that these big, wet snowflakes will turn to rain in an hour or so. With two inches of rain predicted by the end of the day, I know this is my last shot to fish decent flows this...
Today's article is a favorite from the Troutbitten archives. You can find it here: Upper Honey Enjoy the day. Domenick Swentosky T R O U T B I T T E N domenick@troutbitten.com
I love this career, because building the Troutbitten media company is a daily reward, in so many ways. Because learning from other anglers and paying it forward is a great way to lead a fishing life. I aim to build something that lasts, with each branch of the...
A good fight starts with a solid hookset. We want it fast, sharp and — here’s the key — downstream, as much as possible . . .
Trout eat the fly or they don’t. Remember, it’s tough to convince a trout that has already said no. Don’t force it. Just fish it.
The Fish With Friends series continues with Josh and Trevor on a night fishing trip, a few big wild trout and the Bad Mother Night Fly recipe . . .
What’s the best way to carry your gear? Should you use a vest, a chest pack, hip pack, sling pack or something else? We have more choices than ever before, but it pays to think about efficiency when selecting a carrying system. Because a big part of being versatile on the water is having easy access to whatever you need, right when you need it . . .
All anglers must make decisions about tippet every day. What size and strength? What type of tippet? And how long should the tippet section be? Because, what might seem like a small decision, can have a big impact on the presentation of the fly, leading to failure or success . . .
We fish small streams for the adventure, for the exploration and the experience. We fish smalls streams in search of wild trout in wild places. And we fish small streams because the challenges of fly fishing these waters teaches us everything we ever need to know about fishing bigger rivers . . .