[ad_1] “While in the backcountry with my best friend and coworker Aiden Lofgren, we witnessed something truly special. We were fishing for Cutthroat Trout in a pool that looked very promising. The weird thing was, we weren’t getting any hits. After about 5 minutes, we knew something was up. Since the fish were being tricky, we decided to downsize our…
[ad_1] The International Fly Tying Symposium is the country’s largest consumer show dedicated to the art of tying flies, featuring more than 100 celebrity tiers. Astonishingly, Tom Rosenbauer has never participated because of scheduling conflicts, but this year, he will be teaching two classes–“Nymphs and Soft Hackles” and “Dry Flies”–PLUS he will be doing live tie-offs with Tim Flagler of…
[ad_1] Tailwater fisheries are among the most productive–and most challenging–options available to trout anglers. Their trademark mix of clear water and big, educated fish makes it easy to spot trout, yet hard to catch them, a combination that keeps many fly anglers coming back in spite of relatively low success rates. In this tutorial video from Trouts Fly Fishing in…
[ad_1] The folks over at Bajio Sunglasses announced that they’ve partnered with Captains for Clean Water to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricane Ian. To raise the money, Bajio is auctioning off original artwork from Casey Anderson and Drew Wilson. All proceeds go to the Captains for Clean Water Emergency Disaster Relief Fund. Bidding ends October 10 at 11:59…
[ad_1] The State of Maryland became the first in the country to release an official statewide fly fishing trail. The trail features 48 stops, with two in each county in Maryland. Each area of the trail focuses on fly fishing opportunities unique to that area of the state, ranging from wild brook trout to striped bass. You can learn more…
[ad_1] Written by: Dave Jensen, Jensen Fly Fishing When you’re fishing clear water in times of prolonged drought, trout are very likely to have seen pressure. Typically, anglers use larger flies that cause enough surface disturbance that trout quickly notice. If it’s terrestrial or stonefly season, it might be okay to encroach on their personal space, but even at the…
[ad_1] The 1,000th completion of the Utah Cutthroat Slam took place on Sept. 12, marking a huge milestone for the fishing challenge that helps fund conservation efforts for native cutthroat trout in Utah. To celebrate the 1,000 slams that have been completed, the DWR and Trout Unlimited will be releasing four new cutthroat medallions in the coming years. The medallions…
[ad_1] In May of 2006, a like-minded posse formed. Reel Pure, a grassroots lifestyle fly fishing brand, and Moldy Chum, an industry intoxicated media channel, got into bed. And an irreverently serious voice was born. We appreciate every last follower and hope you enjoy the ride, If you’d like to chew the fat, shoot us a note at contact@moldychum.com.…
[ad_1] In May of 2006, a like-minded posse formed. Reel Pure, a grassroots lifestyle fly fishing brand, and Moldy Chum, an industry intoxicated media channel, got into bed. And an irreverently serious voice was born. We appreciate every last follower and hope you enjoy the ride, If you’d like to chew the fat, shoot us a note at contact@moldychum.com.…
[ad_1] In this week’s “How to Tie” video feature, InTheRiffle ties an all purpose stone that will become your best friend on the river, Kaufmann’s Stone. Learn About This Fly: Difficulty: Intermediate Stoneflies are a resilient insect that can live nearly anywhere the water is oxygenated and unpolluted. In terms of food, they are a candy bar for…