Olympic Peninsula Steelhead - Todd Moen

Montana Trout

Montana Spey from scumliner media on Vimeo.

Two handed trout fishing with Mike McCune.

Wild Fish Works: Oregon Coast Video

Redington "'Find Your Water'' Series

How to Improve Composite Loops in Fly Tying - OPST

Jerry French explains the key components of a composite loop, some of his favorite materials, the difference between a shoulder and a hackle, and how to make your loops better. Using the newest synthetic materials as well as OPST dotted ostrich, and OPST's fantastic new dubbing spinner, Jerry ties two composite loops: a rear shoulder and a forward composite shoulder/hackle.

What's In The Vise??

When you sit down to a few of the same pattern do you prep things out a head of time or just tie one at a time without prepping hooks and materials?

When I sit down to tie stinger style flies like pictured above I will prep things a head of time to help me crank them out faster. Sometimes when I try to force myself to tie when I'm not on the mood or tired after being on the water I will prep some cut shank style flies instead of tying actual flies to have on hand for when I need them.

Winter Steelhead Guiding Special

 

Paul's Guide Service is offering a Winter Steelhead Special - From Now thru February 28th, Two nights lodging at the Tailwater Lodge for two, hot breakfast and two days of guided float trips on the Salmon River for $875. That's $235 off the normal price. One day guiding and lodging package also available. To discuss a trip click here for contact information.

Wild Steelhead United - Myers

Wild Steelheaders United- Myers from Trout Unlimited on Vimeo.

Wild Steelheaders United was established to educate and mobilize the numerous wild steelhead advocates wanting to engage in the Initiative. It is a place where anglers can become more informed about wild steelhead biology and ecology, keep abreast policy issues, and learn about Trout Unlimited's conservation work. We may not always agree. We may not always have the answers. But we steelheaders share a common vision and for the future of wild steelhead. Together, we are a community with strength. With millions of dollars invested on the ground, Trout Unlimited supports this vision through the Wild Steelhead Initiative. Learn more at wildsteelheaders.org and tu.org

It's Almost Time

It's almost time to breakout the long rods and start swinging. There has been a decent number of steelhead caught swinging on the Salmon River already. Get away from the crowds and hit the fast water.

Spey Nation - Next Weekend

Spey Nation June 21, 2014 Pineville, NY 8:30 AM to 4 PM Spey Nation offers the unique opportunity for enthusiasts and manufacturers of 2 handed rods to gather in a streamside setting. The Location is the Pineville Boat Launch on the Salmon River in Pineville, NY.

Swinging On The Salmon River

Swinging on the Salmon River right now is fire. Leave those heavy sink tips home and fish high in the water column for some incredible grabs. Looking for a guided trip before the season is over?? Checkout Paul's Guide Service for a great day on the river.

Need A Fly Fishing Guide on the Salmon River??

Looking for a spey or fly fishing guide on the Salmon River in Pulaski, NY?? Checkout Paul's Guide Service new website. Lot's of information on the fishery and a blog with the latest SR reports, fly tying, local news and of course some fish porn.

Don't Wade Deep To Cast Farther

Don’t think that wading deep is the answer to getting a little extra distance on the cast. A deep wading position decreases the vertical distance from the rod tip (while in the firing position) to your anchor (the place where the line hits the water at the bottom of the D loop).  The couple of feet you may gain by wading out further will often be lost in the cast, as wading reduces the height of the D loop and negatively impacts its shape and size.  In most cases, wading to knee deep not beyond is the ideal. I see clients all the time slowly start creeping out deeper and deeper with each cast, Guides call them "Creepers" - don't be a creeper.

Recent Warm Up

Anyone manage to get out over the recent "warm up" over the weekend and do a little swinging?? 

Simms G3 Guide Bootfoot

"Lady Gaga" works her magic on the swing.

In the past 2 days this Lady Gaga variation has gotten slammed by 7 steelhead in the lower Salmon River.  Tied on a 45mm cut-shank the front & rear marabou stations are supported by spun deer and Artic Fox tail.   They can't seem to resist it as it swings slowly past them.

Holiday Season

Santa's Elves have been recently spotted fishing a few runs before the big day.  What's on you (gear) I mean Christmas list???

Speycasting in Slow Motion with Eoin Fairgrieve

Current or Classic??




Photo by Brad Loperfido


Which do you prefer?  Current reels like a Ross or the classic's like a Hardy Perfect???


Swing The Fly Magazine

                 The first issue of Swing The Fly is out.  If you haven't checked it out, you need too.  Great coverage from the West Coast to the East Coast.