Among the obvious necessities for fly fishing —  a rod, reel and fly — the next items of importance often include some type ...

There are few feelings that ruin your day faster than water in your waders. You just hiked into your favorite spot, stepped out to hit that first juicy run, and get hit with that cold sting on your ...

The water levels are dropping. Soon the Eagle River will be a wade fishing-only river. But anglers on their feet are already looking across the river. It always looks nice on the other side. For the ...

One of the best parts of summer fly fishing is being able to leave your waders at home. Walking through a trout stream unencumbered by chest waders is a game-changer – you realize that you’re not ...

Most trout anglers make mistakes when wading the stream that can put them in danger and scare trout. In this article I decided to write about the four common mistakes I have observed during 70 years ...

I view a good wading jacket as a tool that keeps you dry, comfortable, and allows you to fly fish longer. That’s what you’re buying — a technical layer that lets you fish through rain, waves, and ...

The Pros of Fly Fishing in Felt Boots For decades, felt-soled wading boots were considered the best—and usually the only—choice for fishermen. Comfortable enough to wear all day, felt soles can grip ...

Going with the flow is my preferred mode of travel. Especially when it comes to wading in rivers. Even though upstream wading is often safer - the current will push you out of trouble rather than ...