Sardinia is a rather remote Italian island in the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Not many fly fishermen know about Sardinia and the fish species encountered there, but with fishing possibilities both inland and offshore – and loads to do and see - it’s a destination that ought to be on more people’s bucket lists.…
Many aspects contribute to a great day on the water. The scenery, the company, whether or not the fish cooperate – the list goes on and on. However, one of the most commonly overlooked aspects arguably plays the most important role in the quality of your day – gear. Think about it. If one of…
There has never been a higher mortality rate in Norwegian fish farming, and the challenges for fish health and animal welfare are piling up. Veterinarians are calling for stricter regulations that can ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act also for farmed fish. At the same time, closed net pens at sea are designated as…
Trey Combs’ latest book, Flies For Atlantic Salmon & Steelhead, is vintage Combs: it’s a must read. At first glance, the book is an instant eye-catcher. The design, imagery and presentation are stunning. In this case, it falls in line with books that are published by Wild River Press. It’s classic Tom Pero. So, there’s…
“Did you remember the thermos?” My son Grant, performing one final check, can’t find the coffee in our pickup truck. Giving up the search, he gently slams the muddy door. “You know it”, I answered back, cinching down a chest strap. “It’s in my pack”
BY JOHN SADUSKY
We are about to begin a rugged one…
Seatrout generally love big protein-rich prey items so, when targeting them, you shouldn’t be afraid of using big flies. Especially from late spring throughout the summer months and well into fall, seatrout feed ferociously on prey fish such as herring, sprattus, gobius, stickleback and sandeel. And the latter are typically found along relatively shallow coastal…
You’ve probably heard of Lago Strobel – or Jurassic Lake – as it is most commonly referred to. The lake is world-famous for its massive rainbow trout, but did you know that you can catch these explosive and hard-fighting fish on dry flies?
Imagine a remote atoll delimited by pearly-white, palm-strewn beaches; a secluded and wondrous getaway surrounded by flickering azure blue water and set amidst a seemingly endless excess of alluring flats bathed in warm sunlight. Now, add to that a vast number of powerful fish species randomly revealing their ghost-like shadows along the edges of these…
There are plenty of prey items along the coastal shores and – not least – plenty of flies that imitate them effectively. At certain times of the year, gobius are among the most prevalent prey items – and, at the same time, one of the seatrout’s most favoured. Here’s a simple but proven neo-classic pattern…