The season’s ending is just weeks away. Most of the streams I visited fished well into mid August. Cooler than normal temperatures slowed things down. Hopper activity on certain streams could be had but was limited to a smaller window of time. Yet we carry on. The clock is ticking.  Currently, under sunny skies and…

 July was a tough fish. Not surprised. With the lack of any real hatches, combined with hot weather and rising stream temperatures, trout on streams I fished were not very active. I adjusted when I fished, often going out by mid-morning and stopping by early afternoon. On a few occasions, under cloudy skies and somewhat…

Couldn’t resist a ‘Crickets on the edge

June, days are warmer, longer. It’s soup time, bug soup that is. During the evenings, on the streams I fish, one can see as many as four or five different insect species, all of them taking their turn at tempting the trout to feed. The fish have become accustomed to this evening parade of delectables…

May, the color green is exploding everywhere you look.  The chance of snow, almost none. Geese are on their nest, letting you know with no uncertainty that you’re too close. Goldfinch and Baltimore Orioles compete with the other birds at the feeders. Possums and raccoons now add to the road kill numbers. Sunshine and warmth…

Days, weeks, and months have passed. The first three months of the season, for me, means lots of streamer fishing with a little nymph action on the side. While nymph fishing bores me, I do enjoy swinging streamers, but the time does come when I look forward to fishing on top. I’ve had a few…

Finally, even if just occasionally, Spring-like weather has given us a sneak peek into what lies ahead.  Numerous Robins have returned to the yard, Cranes are standing in the surrounding fields.  The streams I fish are low and clear. The sun feels amazing but can make the fishing tough. The trout are skittish and scatter…

March, the stoke is real. With each day, hope grows for improving weather, improved fishing. The days grow longer. The temps, air, and water slowly climb. Sure, there will be setbacks, but things are looking up. My fishing intensifies, I’m a bit more wired. I expect the fish to increase their feeding, as a larger…

Wintertime fishing is always a challenge, but I really do enjoy it. When there’s snow on the ground but the temps aren’t brutal you can have your favorite runs pretty much to yourself. Also, you can actually see the footprints of anyone who  has been there before you and how long ago they were there.…

The first half of January provided decent day-to-day streamer fishing. It was nice to have the opportunity to return to so many favorite stretches of water. All areas provided action, some better than others. As usual, leech patterns in black and olive were the top producers. I was glad to see several year classes of…