I have been itching to try an little winter fly fishing for bluegills. Looks like I have to wait a little longer.
Looking forward to soft water...
brrr...
Tenkara Angler Winter 2016-17 Edition
The Winter 2016-17 Edition of Tenkara Angler is live. I have an article on fishing for landlocked salmon inside. I know, it's a bit of a stretch from the world of panfish, but this edition does include some warm-water topics including articles on smallmouth bass and nice top water fly from Texas that will be perfect for bass and panfish. Check it out!
The Red Tag
Red Tag Wet Fly
Many years ago I stumbled across a very popular fly pattern from England called the Red Tag.
Read moreThe Summer Doldrums Are Over
They are looking up again!
Summer in my part of the northeast was particularly hot and dry this year. It was just too damn hot to enjoy a day's fishing.
Read moreYallar Hammar Nymph
Panfish version of the Yellar Hammar
I am always intriqued by local fly patterns and my search for authentic southern Appalachian trout flies soon uncovered an interesting nymph called a Yallar Hammar. This fly, like many southern Appalachian patterns, really stood out from the traditional nymphs in my fly box.
Read more