What a week! Does time feel weird to you right now? This one flew by, but somehow, it feels like we’ve been stuck in January for three months. What’s up with that?
Anyway, I’m hitting the water again tomorrow to fish some new spots. Lately, I’ve been exploring a bunch of spring-fed creeks and streams, and it’s been incredible. It’s so easy to fall into the habit of fishing the same rivers over and over, but this month, I’ve made a point to branch out. I can’t wait for warmer weather to explore even more mountain streams in the months ahead.
How’s your winter fishing been going?
Alright, enough about me—let’s dive into this week’s roundup. Here are some of my favorite stories, videos, and finds:
This cast is just flat-out impressive. It’s a short video clip, but it’s worth a watch. Now, do you need to be able to cast that far? Probably not. But damn, it sure looks cool!
And let’s be honest—everyone who can’t cast that far says you don’t need to. 😂
Beautiful Steelhead Fly Pattern
If you hang around Spey fishing folks long enough, you’ll hear the term “high confidence fly” thrown around. That’s because when you’re swinging for steelhead, you’re not presenting food—their digestive system essentially shuts down as they migrate hundreds of miles upriver. Instead, you’re trying to trigger a reaction—whether it’s curiosity, aggression, or just the right amount of irritation.
That’s why confidence in your fly matters. If you believe in it, you’ll fish it better. The real key is covering water until you find that one fish ready to crush it.
And this fly? I’d be more than happy to swing something like this. It was tied by Ken, a great fly tier I follow on Instagram. He learned the pattern from Jonathan Framer’s book, Chasing Chrome. Check them both out—you won’t be disappointed!
Fish or pig? 🐟 🐖
I still need to edit the video of catching this fish last week. It was… weird. Easily one of the easiest fish I’ve ever caught. I’ll be posting it on Instagram soon—keep an eye out!
That’s all for today! I hope you have a great weekend—let me know how your fishing adventures go.