Inside a Trout Guide’s Tactics: How I Rig, Fish & Tie Flies

To start off, each new day when I’m about to go hit the river, I like to check my leader. I use what’s called a micro leader in the Euro nymphing world. This type of leader is made up of light lines and is super sensitive. If there’s abrasions throughout the leader, I’ll just go ahead and trash it and put on a new leader. I like to make sure my setups don’t have any imperfections that could cause my leader to pop on a hook set. I most commonly am Euro nymphing, and my leader formula is typically…

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Prepare Like a Pro: 5 Essential Tips for Your Guided Fly Fishing Trip

As a full time guide for multiple species in multiple states throughout the year and a world traveling angler, I find it to the utmost importance that when you’re booking your fishing trip of a lifetime that you want to be prepared. Lack of preparation or unrealistic expectations can lead to dissatisfaction. The last thing you want to spend your time and hard-earned money on is the wrong experience, so I’m here with offer tips to help you find the one that fits your needs and gives you the experience you’re looking for. 

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