Entries by Fly Fishing Western Wyoming

Beads and Lead

Beads and Lead The myth says that you need beads and tons of lead to get flies down to where fish are. I believe this myth began because, during periods when there is no hatch, fish tend to lie near the bottom and conserve energy. The lead or bead built into a fly does make […]

Common Fly Myth Comment

Common Fly Myth Comment While there are many times a specific fly of a certain size, color, and design is the “best” fly, this isn’t always true. In Naples, Florida, most people believe a back and purple fly is the best for redfish, tarpon, and snook. I have my doubts. The fly catches lots of […]

Footwear

Preamble Before we get into the next myth, I’d like to discuss this year’s Wyoming snow pack and what it may mean for our Southwestern Wyoming fishing. As of Feb 1st, the Wyoming Range, which draws into both the Hams Fork and Smiths Fork, is at about 150% of normal snowpack. All it means at […]

Wader

Wader I hear people all the time who believe you need a $600 pair of Gortex waders. I hope this will clear up some of that perception and give you some ideas about how to pick your next set of waders. Like all of my posts, the conclusions here reflect my opinions and are meant […]

Hatches and Clouds

Hatches and Clouds Hatches are always better when it is cloudy and cool. I hear this often and, while it is true some of the time, I believe there are lots of factors that contribute to hatches being better on some days versus others. Many hatches I have encountered happen at a certain time of […]

Set The Hook Fast

Set The Hook Fast I hear, and see, this philosophy being practiced on a regular basis. I believe there are at least six distinct hookups needed to cover various situations. Nymph with Indicator: In this situation, an immediate and decisive hook set is usually required. The reason is that your indicator only moves after a fish has […]

Dry Fly Fishing

Dry Fly Fishing I like dry fly fishing best because I can see the fish take. I hear this all the time. It is marginally true on at least two counts. First, I can’t count the number of clients who don’t see the fish take their dry fly. The truth is there are many (maybe most) […]