Hoppers, Droppers and Oh, My.
Just to be clear, the following is just an excuse for me to daydream about last Sunday... On this beautiful June day, the hoppers were on, which is unusual for...Read more
Only in the Amazon and in Wyoming
I had been fishing with a hopper and it had been amazing. Big browns, and a few thick rainbows, had been eating in the style that is their species wont. The...Read more
My Job Is Awesome!
Peter and I were on a mission. We had been given the task of assessing the fishing potential of a small ranch on the west slope of the Big Horn Mountains. I...Read more
An Unexpected Day on Paintrock Creek
When Peter asked me if I wanted to join him and drive over the mountain to fish Paintrock Creek, I immediately agreed, but my expectations were well in check...Read more
Wyoming: The Lead-up to Runoff
Last Friday, I had a very interesting and entertaining Zoom conference call with Matt, Evan and Michael. One of the questions I was asked is, "What is it like...Read more
Stalking Trout in the Shadows of the Bighorns
Hundreds of thousands of miniscule midges hovered tight to the water's surface. It looked like smoke... or the early morning fog one sees wafting off a stream...Read more
Tying Instructions for Scott's Knockout
Here are the tying instructions for Scott's Knockout. The evolution of this pattern are detailed in the previous blog post here . STEP 1. Size 6 saltwater hook...Read more
Scott's Knockout
Most of us know about the Avalon Shrimp and it's success with permit. It's a great fly and its keel design has many advantages: it hits relatively softly, it...Read more
April in Wyoming
Last night. winter returned to Wyoming. On Saturday, it had been 63 degrees. While this snowfall adds to an already great snowpack (which the trout will love...Read more
Covid Crab
During this unique time in our nation's history, most of us are at home. Those of us that are fly-fishermen are sorting flies, readying gear or, in many cases...Read more
