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A Small Stonefly Nymph is a Good Choice Early In the Season Stonefly nymphs are around all year, and trout can key on them in the early season. (more)

Adult Stoneflies are showing up in Oregon and other western rivers Nothing beats a blow up under a big bug that you can see from 40 feet away. Throw this thing up under trees where the big ones are waiting. (more)

Warmer weather means Caddis tend to start out smaller - and get bigger as the season progresses. They also come in lots of colors. Make sure you have a selection. (more)

Mercer's Micro Mayfly is a Great Early Season Mayfly Nymph Mike Mercer has some great patterns, and this is one of them. Fish this early or when small mayflies are around. (more)

Double Handed Rods on the Rio Grande

Like swing fishing for steelhead, the spey rod is a major advantage on the Rio Grande.(more)

Tips & Trivia

KNOTS AND LINES Loop knots will allow you fly to move more naturally than clinch type knots.(more)

Dorado and the Rio Clouser Fly Line
If you want to test a saltwater fly line in extreme conditions - its hard to beat a school of fired-up Dorado on a windy day.(more)

Truckee River Smallmouth Bass
Truckee River Smallmouth Bass They're Heeeeeeeer!

About 8 years ago some Neanderthal planted smallmouth bass in Prosser and Stampede Reservoirs.(more)

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