The Upper White River above Beaver Lake lacks the cold water necessary to support the White’s famous trout, but it makes up for that dearth every spring, when the white bass, hybrids, and stripers make their spawning run. Conventional wisdom says to “go when the dogwoods bloom,” but the run …
Today I’m announcing a new feature here on the site: The Itinerant Angler Google Earth. As many of you know, Google Earth is a free online mapping program. First, I’ll tell you how to get it, and then I’ll tell you what I hope to accomplish. To Download Google Earth, …
“PIRANHA” THE GUIDE SPAT, indicating that I should cast elsewhere. I had no regard for such misgivings: if the piranha were the only fish biting, then I was just thankful for something—anything—tugging at the end of my line. My companion, Cale, and I shared long-suffering looks, and then went back …
Totem Animal? The Itinerant Angler Podcast: Season Two Episode Four: The Angling Exploration Group Takes on the World 32:01 (Push play to …
This article originally ran in the November/December 2006 edition of American Angler and is reproduced here with permission. W RITERS AND ENTHUSIASTS …
Bo-ga, Bo-ga, Bo-ga! The Itinerant Angler Podcast: Season Two Episode Three: Mako Shark on the Fly with Conway Bowman 44:57 (Push play …
Giant Browns under a Million Feet! The Itinerant Angler Podcast: Season Two Episode Two: Secrets of the Smokies with Steve Moore 55:40 …
Kickin’ Season Two off right! The Itinerant Angler Podcast: Season Two Episode One: Dynamiting Beavers with Phil Monahan 52:15 (Push play to …
I F YOU’VE LOOKED AT THE STACK of fly-fishing catalogs on your bedstand lately, you’ve probably noticed a lot of recent growth. …
The balloon indicator is an excellent way to nymph at extreme distances, particularly with a spey rod. It is also unsinkable in …
I’ve had a number of requests for the location of Compadre Records’ “Let’s Step Outside” Album, which has supplied most of the …
Scott Graham with one of his enormous ‘poons. The Itinerant Angler Podcast Episode Eight: Texas Tarpon with Capt. Scott Graham 53:01 (Push …
An Edwards “Quad” is one of the more desirable pre-War rods. The Itinerant Angler Podcast Episode Seven: The Cane Mutiny with Sante …
Hey guys – New this week on MidCurrent Flyfishing, don’t miss my updated Top Ten Photography Tips article, Flyfishing Photography: How to …
Marshall Cutchin was one of the first wave of flyfishing guides in the Florida Keys. The Itinerant Angler Podcast Episode Six: Florida …
This article originally ran in the March 2006 edition of American Angler and is reproduced here with permission. AS THE NAME IMPLIES, …
This article originally ran in the January/February 2006 edition of American Angler and is reproduced here with permission. YOU’VE PROBABLY BEEN THERE. …
Bruce Richards built the lines used in Robert Redford’s “A River Runs Through It.” The Itinerant Angler Podcast Episode Five: Scientific Anglers …
Temple Fork Outfitters is the pre-eminent Far East manufacturer of fly rods, proving that rods can come from abroad and compete one …
The Great Falls of the Yellowstone and a Madison River brown. IT ISN’T OFTEN IN LIFE one finds oneself unencumbered enough to …
THE TRUTH IS, anybody can take excellent fishing photos. With modern point and shoot technology, such arcane concepts as “reciprocity of exposure” …
Arkansas guide and personality John Wilson strikes a pose. The Itinerant Angler Podcast Episode Three: Arkansas’ Giant Browns with John Wilson 49:39 …
ONE OF THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS raised by visitors to the southern tailwaters is “How do I know when to get out …
Trout speys can handle large fish on light tippet. Spey Fishing for Trout By Zach Matthews First Published January 29, 2005 You …
Did you know a Crazy Charlie will catch a carp? Screwball Looks, Lonely Places by Zach Matthews First Published September 18, 2004 …
