Thomas Walsh 
When I’m out trout fishing, one of my favorite distractions is exploring the streamside vegetation in search of delicious wild berries and fruit. In certain areas, these berries grow abundantly, providing a bountiful supply of sweet treats for both fishermen and wildlife to enjoy. While most wild berries are irresistible with their sugary sweetness, occasionally, … Read more
The largest brown trout caught on a fly rod weighed 36′ 6 oz (16.5kg) . It was caught by angler Hans-Peter Schaar in the Möll River Austria. It was caught on a purple lucky diver streamer and was landedthe on 2nd of July 2007. On a hot day in June, Hans-peter caught a glimpse of … Read more
I was on the bank of my local river the other day, searching for willow sawfly infestations for a previous article. While I did not find any sawflies, what filled me with excitement was the unmistakable clicks of a cicada. So, I decided this is a good time to write about my favorite time of … Read more
I want to pay some respect to the willow tree and how their presence can really benefit the health of trout streams. While there are 400 species of willows, for the most part, I will be referring to the common crack willow. An invasive hybridize species, native to Europe and Asia but which has been … Read more
If you look at any suggested fly list, or best fly list the bee pattern will never be on them. But they are a surprisingly common pattern. Often found fulling the fly boxes of fishermen new to the sport. Their coloration also makes them very eye catching, I suspect they do a good job at … Read more
I often see things that annoy me while out trout fishing. In this post, I will discuss 9 of the most annoying things I see other fishermen do. 1) Handling and treating fish badly One of the worst things I see out fishing is mishandling of fish. It does not matter if you plan on … Read more
Mouse flies are fun, and fishing them is fun. Watching a trout smash a large dry for the surface is exhilarating. This is why I do it. But are mice flies really that effective of a pattern? Time and time again, I read articles that suggest the secret to catching big trout at night is … Read more
When fly fishing, indicators get lost all of the time. On some popular trout streams, the banks seem to be littered with little round balls of foam and especially the stick on foam pads. There is already enough plastic waste littering our rivers and lakes, and I always prefer a more environmentally friendly product than … Read more
I personally feel that a well-presented worm will out fish a plastic worm in most situations. This difference in effectiveness is most apparent when fishing is hard, maybe due to high or low water temperatures. With that said, presentation is still key, a well-presented plastic worm will likely be grabbed before a badly presented natural. … Read more
There is no need to purchase expensive or dedicated saltwater flies for saltwater fishing. For occasional use traitional freshwater trout streamers are just as effective in fooling saltwater pelgaics and reef fish as they are in catching that wary brown trout. I have been saltwater fly fishing nearly as long as I have been a … Read more
