Simms Freestone Z Boot-foot Waders
Fly Fishing Specialties’ Roger Bloom recently put the Simms Freestone Z Bootfoot waders to the test out at Pyramid Lake and shared his thoughts on these waders. “These waders performed flawlessly and provided significantly better foot warmth than standard waders paired with wading boots. I upsized the boot to give additional room in the toe […]
Loon Outdoors Nocturnal Head Lamp Product Review
What Product is this Review for: Loon Nocturnal Headlamp How did you use the product? Early morning winter steelhead fishing. What were you impressed with about the product? The Loon Nocturnal Headlamp offers an extremely bright light that ensures excellent visibility, even in total darkness. Its lightweight design and easy adjustability mean you hardly notice […]
Winter Fly Tying Inspiration
Play Video Hook: Wapsi Super Jig Thread: White Flash: Minnow Belly Chenille: Tri Lobal Antron Chenille Red Under Body of fly: Buck Tail Olive Over Body: Flash and Slinky Olive Craft Fur: Extra Select Craft Fur Cream Under body: Steve Farrar SF Blend – UV White Play Video Hook: 16-22 Tiemco 2488 Bead: 2 – 1.5mm […]
Discovering New Fly Patterns
It’s usually around the beginning of the year when I start cleaning out my fly boxes. I spend most of my time sorting through my striped bass and spotted bass fly boxes. I would mention my trout boxes, but guiding with a motorized boat and running a trolling motor, instead of using oars, has significantly […]
Want to get a newbie into fly fishing?
Getting people “into” fly fishing or “sharing” fly fishing with someone in your life can be a great experience. As guides, many of us have seen this go well—and go poorly. I can think of many examples of both in my life and career as a fly-fishing guide. I’ve seen a father bring his 14-year-old […]
Float and Fly Fishing
There has been a lot of talk and publicity lately about fishing the “Float ‘n’ Fly” tactic on our valley and foothill reservoirs during the cold weather and water months. Cal Bass Union members Ryan Williams and Chuck Ragan are leaders in using this method and introducing it to Northern California fly fishermen. Ryan pioneered […]
