Tips & Tutorials
You know it's a good fish before you ever get a clear look at it. It's easy to get cautious with a big trout on, and giving a fish all the room in the world can turn a manageable fight into a long one. How to set up before the fight, let the first run happen, steer with side pressure, use the river, and get the fish in the net and back in the water quickly.
Cold water demands precision. This winter fly fishing guide breaks down 10 proven confidence patterns—midges, small mayfly nymphs, and anchor flies—plus how to fish them effectively when trout hug the bottom and every drift counts.
