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Thanks for the correction and update. You are right, I am fishing with a guide on Rock Creek and they told me the last day they could fish was end of June, of course they didn't mention it was still...

Hard river to get to...hiking can be tough. Bring a GPS so you can find the car on the way back. I paid The Fly Shop for specific beats. No pressure, no one else there. Hiking along the river can...

If I remember right, Rock Creek closes last day in June. I'm fishing that this year and the Big Black Foot. The Ruby is crowded and has restrictions for out-of-staters. Check the regs. Big Hole...

I have fished Battle Creek, but ditto...I used the The Fly Shop to book my beats. Little pressure, no one else there. The hiking down to the river was an adventure. Bring a GPS...you can't see the...

How is the Fall River Fishing? How are the flows? Best in morning and evening still? Best flies?
Thanks ~magic

In my humble opinion... they all leak. I have tried and used them all. I fly fish about 50-60 days a year. I purchased the SIMMS G4 just 14 months ago and they are leaking just above where the...

Thanks all for the input. However, I am not familiar with the water coachman fly. Is that another name for Royal Coachman?
I wish Bob Quigley was still with us...he would a blast to fish this...

Anyone fish the new Sage Method rods? What do you like or dislike? I'm looking for fast action rod.
Magic

I'm planning to fish the Fall River this weekend....has anyone fished it recently? How is the fishing, best flies, and flows. This river is my nemesis...I always have to work for fish here. Tips...

I know the Stan pretty well....not many fish left. Don't know if the salmon restoration project or low flows have had an effect on the fish. Hard to find fish. Not too long ago, we met a guide...

BTW, the auto inflation won't go off in the rain or with a big splash...I have worn it in both situations. Check out the Mustang website...it will only inflate with water pressure. They show on the...

I have been using a pfd for years...currently I use the Mustang pfd with auto inflation. They come in several colors, etc. You can buy from many places including Bass Pro Shop and Amazon. They get...

I fished the Stan last weekend below dam/Knights Ferry and only got ONE hit all day and it was small guy. The fish have disappeared...my buddy fished it this week and only a few hits. We saw some...

I fished the local streams last weekend and was actually one of the better days...flows were low, bugs came off early am, and the fishing was one of my better days. I saw the moon in the sky at 7am....

Has anyone flown into Oakland (on the water and estuaries) or SFO (on the water) and all the other runways on the water. I don't think this is a bird hazard.

I fish the Fall every October..was going this weekend but last minute cancellation. However, I have success mostly in the morning using BWO dry with a small #20 beatis dropper (slim body) or even...

Thanks for the note Bob...that made me feel a lot better. I do make my fair share of mistakes. My wife was a lot more upset than the warden. :)

Well, after 20 years fly fishing I finally did it. I screwed up and fished a closed river....the Calaveras. One morning in April I was headed to my usual river but noted the flows were too high so...

Funny thing, my company HQS is in Redmond too. I am up there 1-2x per month. Traffic is bad, especially around Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, areas. Housing is very expensive too in these areas. ...

I have the Watermaster or Water Strider. Top quality ...now on my 15th year. Worth the price if it fits in your budget.

I have heard very good things about them. Read the review from Aaron Jasper (professional) on the TroutPredator forum. He swears by them. I use the Simms Alumni-Bite and Star Cleat combo. I think...

I fished the Moke last weekend and got skunked! I guess it happens. Any advise for this angler? I fished out of the fish hatchery park. Flows seemed good and I saw some bait casters (spinners)...

Looking for your favorite top 5 go to flies.
Winter is here. I am looking to tie some new top flies for the new year. Any suggestions on your favorite Nymphs for the winter months? My favorites...

Glad to see the new website! Well done.
~magic

Bring a Sherpa!
I recently fished Battle Creek (private water from The Fly Shop). Beautiful area. But like the name says it all..it is a Battle to find the River once you get there and down a steep...