Fly Fishing for Beginners: Essential Guide to Get Started
Fly fishing for beginners can feel like learning a new language. There are many new terms, techniques, and gear to know about. However, it’s a rewarding hobby that connects you with nature. Every expert fly angler started somewhere. The key is to embrace the learning process. This guide will cover the basics of fly fishing […]
Best Fly Fishing Waders: Top Picks for Every Angler’s Needs
Are you on the hunt for the best fly fishing waders? Finding the right gear can be a game-changer for your fly fishing experience. The perfect waders will keep you dry and comfortable, letting you focus on the thrill of the catch. What Makes the Best Fly Fishing Waders? Before exploring recommendations, let’s discuss what […]
Essential Guide to Choosing the Best Fly Fishing Chest Pack
If you’re serious about fly fishing, you understand the importance of having the right gear. I’ve found that a fly fishing chest pack is a game changer. These packs keep your essential tools and flies within reach, so you can focus on the excitement of fishing instead of looking through pockets or gear bags. I […]
Top Fly Fishing Hats for Every Angler’s Adventure
Many experienced anglers know how vital polarized sunglasses and sunscreen are. But, they sometimes overlook the critical role of fly fishing hats in overall comfort and success on the water. A fly fishing hat is more than just something you put on your head. The right headwear can protect you from various weather conditions. Think […]
Spring Steelhead on the Feather River
Spring brings a lot to look forward to for fly fishers across Northern California. Warmer weather, active bugs, and longer days signal the approach of summer and the fly fishing adventures to come. There are many great fly fishing experiences to be had in the area during March and April, but as a steelhead junkie, […]
Loon Ergo Easy Cutter Product Review
What Product is this Review for: Loon Outdoors Ergo Easy Cutter Tool How did you use the product? Great product to have at the tying bench, cuts easily through thread, flashabou, or anything I tried to cut. Kept it right where I was tying, and used in place of scissors many times & it worked […]
Loon Curved Scissor Product Review
What were you impressed with about the product? As a 40-year-plus fly tier, let me first start off by saying that the sheer availability of excellent products like Loon’s curved hair scissors is truly remarkable compared to years past. I well remember the days of visiting fly shops in search of a new pair of […]
Loon Core Fly Tying Kit Product Review
How did you use the product? I used the Core flying kit at my home bench to tie various Steve Adachi Style Clouser patterns and Gurgler style Topwater patterns. What were you impressed with about the product? I found the Core Fly Tying Tool Kit had all the necessary tools to tie great flies & […]
Intro to Fly Fishing Lake Berryessa
Lake Berryessa in Napa County is an incredible spot for both seasoned anglers and beginners alike. Stretching 23 miles long with 165 miles of shoreline, the lake offers a wealth of fishing opportunities. As a local guide living just down the road in the small town of Winters and having grown up in Vacaville, this […]
Capt. Brian Clemens Report and Forecast
Capt. Brian Clemens Owner/Operator of Nor Cal Fly Guides Up until this recent crazy Pineapple Express, our rivers all over the state were fishing great. Whether dry fly fishing with skwala drys on the Yuba, bobber fishing on the Lower Sac for Trout, swinging steelhead on the Feather, Trinity or the Coast, things were fishing […]
