I was recently asked if I had to go out on the water with only ten flies (god forbid!) what would they be. I gave it some thought, and this list is what I came up with. So without any further delay, I present the Panfish On The Fly Top Ten Bluegill Flies.
Read moreThe Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast
I had the pleasure of being interviewed on the Orvis Fly Fishing Guide Podcast with Tom Rosenbauer. The podcast went live on Friday, March 9, 2018. If you are a fly fisherman chances are your familiar with this show.
Read moreCrappies - A Fish Of Spring
An early springtime crappie caught on a brightly colored soft hackle
When the trees begin to bud out, and winter finally releases its grip on the landscape, my thoughts start drifting towards springtime crappie fishing.
Read moreThe Teeny Nymph
The Teeny Nymph is a simple but effective fly created out of pheasant tail fibers.
What makes this fly unique is that it is constructed with only one material. It is made entirely of the fibers off the tail of a ringneck pheasant. It is a very simple fly to tie. The hardest part of the process is gauging the length of the pheasant tail fibers.
Read moreTips for Winter Fly Fishing for Panfish
Even though we are often plagued with “hard water” during the winter, things will eventually thaw out, and our lakes and ponds will become soft again. Is it possible to catch bluegill and other panfish on the fly during the winter? Absolutely!
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