A gusty wind howled through pond-side treetops and flattened emergent vegetation. The thought of fly fishing in those conditions seemed insane. Fortunately, I was able to ignore them.  7 wt. was pieced together and by kneeling at the water’s Continue reading →

Redington CTRS4 8 1/2 ft. 4 pc. 4 wt. in rod bag and original Cordura covered case.

This is a high-quality preowned but little used fly rod capable of long casts and delicate presentations. Now priced at only $175 plus Continue reading →

The white bass spawning run is well underway. Rivers that flow into reservoirs host this aggressive and strong gamefish. The low light parts of the day are most productive. I prefer a 6-wt. rod, intermediate sinking line and 4 to Continue reading →

The 9 ft. 3 wt., 2 piece Sage RPL+ has found a new home, but two high-quality pre-owned rods remain for sale: A 8-1/2 ft. 6 wt., 2 piece Sage RPL + which comes in a rod bag and its Continue reading →

Our rivers are still high which prompted a mid-afternoon trip to our club’s pond. The water was still cool but the warming sun drew bluegills to within a couple of feet of the surface. They were widely scattered over deep Continue reading →

I have acquired more fly rods than I have room to store. As a result, I’m offering three lightly used, high-quality rods for sale. Select “FLY RODS” in the banner to see them. If you have any questions, email us.

When warmer weather finally begins to warm the water and rains increase the streams’ volume, smallmouth bass will be on the move and so should anglers. Fan cast rock-studded pools, including their heads and tailouts then quickly move to the Continue reading →

Some mistakenly believe that the movements of bass and bluegills into the shallows is related to the spawn. Instead, they are drawn to the degree or two of increased warmth that the shallows afford. This hikes the fish’s metabolism which Continue reading →

Pond fishing requires decisions. Are you fishing for bass, bluegills or some other species? That decision determines your fly choices. Large bass prefer a sizeable meal followed by days of fasting. Bluegills feed regularly but due to their Continue reading →

Fishing has again been postponed by daily rollercoaster temperatures that prompted a visit to the regional office of our state’s conservation department. Armed with their pamphlets and maps identifying state-owned stream accesses and conservation areas have led to several Continue reading →