Fly Fishing for Smallmouth on a Gorgeous Day
Water is the key to most fly fishing success. I spend so much time each year watching gauges and trying to figure out what the weather is going to do over the next few days. On this night all factors were as near perfect as possible and I was able to slam the smallmouth. I […]
Spring Small Creek Fly Fishing for Rock Bass and Smallmouth
What I have found…and came to love about fly fishing is a simple truth; not every night out needs to be about catching tons of fish or big lunkers. Maybe that is a sign of maturity…which would surprise some folks in my life…or maybe it is a sign of how much I truly love nature. […]
Where To Fly Fish Out West With a Beginner
Hey fly-guys…take a look at this post from MidCurrent written by Skip Morris entitled “Where Should I Take a Beginner Out West?” This is a question and answer forum and Skip goes into detail on a few things to think about when heading out west and looking for a river to fish. This post is […]
Spring Fly Fishing on a Small Lake
I’m not sure about you but one of my very favorite things is to fly fish new water. Recently, in a very round-a-bout way I came across an opportunity to try out some new water. Once school was over I loaded up the truck and off I went. New water is like a big puzzle […]
Doc Willy’s Fly Fishing Collection
In the summer of 1986 I turned 24, got my first Master’s Degree and moved 1,275 miles from southern Indiana to Casper, Wyoming. I was going to be a special needs teacher in The Natrona County School District. Wyoming and I were a great fit as there was plenty to hunt and fish. As you […]