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You’ve watched plenty of fishing shows on your direct sports channels and you’ve read all the latest in reel magazines but you’re itching for a great summer fishing trip and you’re not sure where to go. Here are a few suggestions for our favorite places to cast your reel this summer:
Yellowstone National Park: The obvious choice, Yellowstone is a fly fisher’s paradise. Unfortunately the Yellowstone River has recently been inundated by oil but there are still tons of great spots nearby in Montana and Wyoming that continue reading »

Posted by admin on 28 Jul 2011
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What a fisherman needs to make a fly depends on what sort of fly they want to make and what sort of fish they’re after. Some flies are dry, and float on the water, and some are wet, and sink below the surface. Some flies are made to represent aquatic insects or their larvae, or drowned adult insects. Some aren’t meant to be any particular insect, but to simply attract the fish.

One dramatic dry fly for trout is the Pont Audemer, which is used in continue reading »

Posted by admin on 23 Aug 2011
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Fly fishing is a fun sport, but can be frustrating if you are unsure of how to handle the fishing rod and reel. There are a few easy ways to get started with learning how to fly fish. Check with your local sporting goods store or bait shop to see if they offer any fly fishing classes. Usually these classes will be free or very inexpensive, as the classes are viewed as a promotional way to entice new customers into continue reading »

Posted by admin on 20 Aug 2011
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Fishing for Salmon can be tricky at times. Here are a few tips to take along the next big fishing trip, which will help catch “the big one”.

When the sun is shining on a bright day, Salmon love to hid in their holes, making fishing more challenging. Check the hook frequently, making sure that there is no seaweed attached and that the bait is still intact. The best type of bait to use is a very shinny scaled fish, such as a herring. The scales of the bait will attract continue reading »

Posted by admin on 17 Aug 2011
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Fishing excursions in the family vessel can be times to enjoy and remember fondly if some rules and procedures are followed.

1. All water craft are rated for a maximum number of occupants. Overloading a boat can bring with it dire consequences. Remember to observe the rated number of occupants for your boat and abide by the manufacturers rating.
2. All occupants of a boat should be wearing a Personal Flotation Device, commonly referred to as a “life preserver”. This is especially important for children under the age of six (6). PFD’s come in continue reading »

Posted by admin on 17 Jun 2011
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Today we will spend a little time talking about the equipment needed for basic fishers and your options. To start you will simply need a rod and reel, some line, a sinker, a bobber, a hook, and bait (tackle). There are many different types of each piece of equipment and you will have to decide what equipment you need depending on what you’re trying to catch. This blog post will focus on choosing a rod and reel, line, bait, continue reading »

Posted by admin on 25 May 2011
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Grandpa always had the best tips for life, but fishing tips were his specialty. Maybe a few of our tips can help you cast for your next great catch.

1. Patience: Learn to enjoy the wait. It helps makes the catch more fun.
2. Quiet: You don’t want to scare the fish away. Just like any other animal fish can “hear,” well feel your sound vibrations, so keep the noise level down.
3. Use the right tools: As in all sports you must know and use your equipment wisely.
4. Food for Fish: Like my kids, not all fish enjoy like the same continue reading »

Posted by admin on 20 May 2011
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