Fly Fishing Report: November 2020
Here we are on election day, something we’ve either been waiting on all year or silently dreading. I imagine for many folks it’s a mixture of both. 2020 has been a challenging time for too many people and I think most of the world will be content to see it behind us. There’s a vast […]
Fly Fishing Report: October 2020
Between the blinding smoke haze and impenetrable fog over the last several weeks it’s been a challenge to see what’s going on out there and in extreme cases, even safely get outside. Fortunately, there’ve been enough windows open here and there to enjoy a number of fine days on the water as summer passes the […]
Fly Fishing Report: September 2020
We get the sense that our weird, pandemic summer is winding down. Despite all the chaos erupting in the world at large, our time on the water has continued to feel about as normal and familiar as anything can be these days. Slouched on opposite sides of a fire ring, favorite cold beverages in hand, […]
The Complete Guide to Successful Chironomid Fishing by Jerry Buron
I had the pleasure of re-acquainting myself with Jerry Buron a couple of weeks ago when he stopped by the Confluence. Jerry is a longtime member of the Evergreen Fly Club and very accomplished stillwater fisherman. I’d seen Jerry give a couple of presentations to the Fourth Corner Fly Fishers several years ago and was […]
Fly Fishing Report: August 2020
It was worth the wait. After a rainy kick off, cool temps and lots of water cascading down our rivers through much of July, we’ve finally gotten a hearty dose of summer here in the Pacific Northwest and it looks like it may be here to stay for a while. While the pandemic continues to […]
Fly Fishing Report: July 2020
Well, we’ve blazed past the summer solstice and are a few weeks into summer. At least that’s what the calendar tells us. You wouldn’t necessarily know that by looking outside. I can only hope the cool weather and extra rain we’re getting now will prolong some of our fisheries during the hotter months of summer. […]