Tailgate Talks: Line Care
It's not rocket science, but it is helpful to have someone explain the why, how, when, and what-to-use when taking care of fly lines. Check out this Tailgate Talk for a quick rundown on the best way to clean and care for your fly line, resulting in longer and more accurate casts.
What Guides Use: Chuck Ragan
At certain times you will find me in a jet boat running for resident striper or steelhead in our California Valley Rivers while other times of the year I'll be behind the sticks rowing for res or migratory trout and steelhead in the same rivers and when not doing either I'll be in the prop boat stalking Spotted, Smallmouth or Largemouth Bass in our lakes, reservoirs or The California Delta.
The River Brings Everything
Between 1918 and 1965 five dams were built on the Klamath River, cutting off access to the upstream spawning habitat for Steelhead, lamprey and five species of Pacific Salmon. Now, they are getting ready to be removed.
The Land Down Under
Turning 40 is a great excuse to go fishing…Well, actually making good on a small kitchen remodel and turning 40 allowed a couple of family guys to fulfil a dream of chasing big browns in the backcountry of New Zealand.
Tailgate Talks: How To Set Up A Nymph Rig
As any seasoned trout angler will tell you, fishing subsurface is a far more effective way of putting flies in front of feeding fish. Watch and learn how to set up an effective nymph rig.
3 Go To Flies For Fall
It’s that time of the year when the days get shorter and colder and we tend to look towards winter hibernation, but the fact is that fall can be some of the best fishing of the year. Here are three go-to flies for your fall fishing adventures.
What Guides Use: Paul McDonald
Paul is a native Kiwi, splits his time guiding in Southern Oregon and New Zealand and one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.