http://scottflyrod.com/ Blog Feeds From Scottflyrod.com en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 21:14:21 +0000 Wed, 16 May 2012 21:14:21 +0000 hourly 1 UCMS http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/7402 Www.scottflyrod.com Wed, 2 May 2012 11:33:00 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/7402 Imagine broad, clear water meandering gently through open meadows ablaze with wildflowers harboring a host of nesting bird life. When copious hatches of aquatic insects and the presence of sizable rainbow trout are added to the picture, you arrive at the conventional perception of the Henry's Fork... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/1024 Www.scottflyrod.com Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:04:13 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/1024 At Scott we believe in rod design through real-world application and real-world testing, what you may not know is that we send off our employees for time on the water testing as well. Below you'll find an account of the time Scott's Ian Crabtree spent on the Henry's Fork with Rene' Harrop and a... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/881 Www.scottflyrod.com Wed, 5 May 2010 12:46:04 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/881 Observing the Henry's Fork through the winter of 2009/2010 has been vastly different from the previous two years. Comparatively modest snowfall and mild temperatures provided unusual comfort to all river dependent creatures both aquatic and otherwise. Wintering whitetail deer were not forced to... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/591 Www.scottflyrod.com Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:11:25 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/591 There is something bordering on sinister when a half dozen top Henry's fork guides are joined by still water master Gareth Jones from Wales and one of Japan's most aggressive and effective anglers, Masa Katsumata for a four day assault on a single body of water. But this was the picture in... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/471 Www.scottflyrod.com Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:52:12 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/471 While easy fishing is seldom associated with the Henry's Fork, a month long period beginning in mid June produced something that came pretty close. Green, Brown, and Gray Drakes are all size twelve or larger and the effect they have on trout is quite different than the usual insect fare on the... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/355 Www.scottflyrod.com Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:59:09 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/355 As the original fair weather fisherman, the Osprey's autumn departure from the Henry's Fork warns of winter's arrival. Always the first to leave with the approach of cold weather, Osprey do not return until winter storms become a memory and the hatches of spring bring trout into a position of... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/298 Www.scottflyrod.com Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:07:45 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/298 For more than a decade, members of the scientific community have attributed drought related trout mortality to inadequate water flows. If this assumption is correct, anglers should expect to see considerably improved trout numbers in the coldest months, and severe icing is less likely to occur when... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/297 Www.scottflyrod.com Mon, 9 Feb 2009 12:08:02 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/297 In the proper season, my thoughts and attention are dominated by the big rainbows of the upper Henry's Fork where copious hatches of great diversity dictate the refined application of a 3 or 4 weight rod. The constant disciplines of patience, concentration, and determination come into full play... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/294 Www.scottflyrod.com Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:34:37 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/294 Sitting on the ground, I was physically and mentally spent. Seriously depleted of electrolytes, food, and water, nearly every muscle in my body was sore and stiff as if I had just run a marathon or participated in some sort of iron man competition. Though not quite so extreme, the day's ordeal... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/265 Www.scottflyrod.com Tue, 9 Dec 2008 12:32:40 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/265 It was one of those chance meetings shank length. Tie in Mink, Rabbit or Pine Squirrel Zonker Strip and palmer tightly to lead eyes. Tie off and cement. Present to fish! http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/264 Www.scottflyrod.com Fri, 5 Dec 2008 11:37:55 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/264 The other day, while sitting on the can amidst deep thought I noticed a new book among the standard fly-fishing magazines and Men's Journals so common to a bachelor's bathroom. How to succeed in singles' bars- (For MEN Only!), was printed in big bold black letters across the top, with a final... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/249 Www.scottflyrod.com Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:43:09 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/249 "Fishing the Clock" By Rene' Harrop Although there are notable exceptions, trout streams within two hundred miles of Yellowstone National Park are considered large by most fly fishing standards. Typically, they flow through open terrain where wind is a daily factor. Add to this... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/247 Www.scottflyrod.com Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:55:34 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/247 I just returned home from three days fishing and camping in the Everglades National Park. This was my first trip of the season here in South Florida since returning from Cape Cod. I had the pleasure of fishing with Jason Lynn who is the manager of Boca Grande Outfitters on Gasparilla Island.... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/190 Www.scottflyrod.com Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:43:59 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/190 One of my favorite dry flies for searching small streams is this variation of the Au Sable Wulff. I first used this pattern with success in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales in the middle of a plague of small light coloured moths. Since then I have used this pattern regularly and it has now... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/189 Www.scottflyrod.com Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:07:20 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/189 This fall we had several weeks of great fishing for School Bluefin Tuna. These fish were averaging around 100 lbs. We had the opportunity to hook and land several on the Scott Bluewater 15 weight. This is the fourth season for me on these rods and they are still going strong. I had an angler... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/160 Www.scottflyrod.com Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:01:40 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/160 In fly tying, specific imitation is driven by observation and logic. During a mayfly hatch, close scrutiny of the water reveals a sizable portion of emerging duns that are not successful in completely freeing themselves from the nymphal shuck. In this crippled condition, they are incapable of... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/186 Www.scottflyrod.com Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:51:20 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/186 Greetings Fellow Scott-Heads and fly-fishers! I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome you to my Southeast Alaska Scott Pro blog area. Please take the time to venture through this area as I intend to use it to keep "you" up-to-date on various industry items as well as what's happening here, in... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/183 Www.scottflyrod.com Tue, 7 Oct 2008 15:00:16 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/183 In the accessory-rich world of fly tying there are all manner of whip finish tools. The best whip finish tool is your hand you can place a whip finish anywhere along the hook shank, and even use it to fashion a 'needle-less nail knot' to connect your leader to fly line. And you'll never have... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/182 Www.scottflyrod.com Tue, 7 Oct 2008 14:59:10 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/182 Eyes are an important feature of many fly patterns. Check out a baitfish next time you see one swimming past, and the pupil is usually most prominent. Many pre-painted or stick-on eyes have tiny pupils. Next time, try making them larger for better results. http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/181 Www.scottflyrod.com Tue, 7 Oct 2008 14:58:08 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/181 Stripping baskets are a necessity in a number of fishing situations. They allow you to get maximum casting distance, keep the line from tangling around your feet and keep your lines cleaner. No one basket will do it all, so check them out and find one that suits your style of fishing. What seems... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/180 Www.scottflyrod.com Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:20:36 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/180 Want more hook ups in salt water???? Try using a non slip loop knot. It is easy to tie, extremely strong, and allows the fly to have a lot more action. Flies tied with synthetic or natural materials (especially craft hair and rabbit fur) really perform well using this knot. The knot is... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/179 Www.scottflyrod.com Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:16:47 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/179 Start short. Use a rod and line combo that will load well in close. Try and keep as much line off the water as possible to eliminate drag. Keep your rod and arm high to assist. Remember to use your arm as an extension of the rod. I like to make 5-10 casts per pocket to search. On my river... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/178 Www.scottflyrod.com Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:14:15 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/178 Try and work upstream if possible (especially in low water). Map out a course (not unlike picking a line in skiing) to wade. If it's anything like the West Branch Ausable, and the wading is tough, try to economize your position and fish all vantage points from where you are at the time. The key... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/177 Www.scottflyrod.com Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:12:33 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/177 "DUDE, SWEET BACK CAST" Now, that is something you don't hear often when one is perusing the rivers of the Pacific Northwest. More along the terms of "just a little farther", mend it, and so on and so forth. Yet when it comes down to it, the perfect back cast is the single most important... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/176 Www.scottflyrod.com Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:34:02 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/176 I'm not afraid to learn from my anglers. One thing I noticed was how well good trout anglers controlled their lines in heavy current. Subsequently I now use reach casts and mends for line control in heavy current. I can dead drift the fly better, and I have no downstream belly in the line. That... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/175 Www.scottflyrod.com Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:33:08 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/175 Life as the Anti-Matcher of Hatch has served me well, and there¡ t truly believe in what you are throwing you might as well be matching the hatch. Capt. Bryan DiLeo Iowa Fortune Guide Service www.iowafortune.com http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/174 Www.scottflyrod.com Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:31:34 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/174 IT'S ALL IN THE RETRIEVE The striped bass is a predator, an eating machine that maims and then devours its prey. Whether fishing Clousers or whistlers for these trophy game fish I ask one thing of my clients: make sure you pause the fly. All my flies are weighted in the front so when we pause... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/173 Www.scottflyrod.com Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:30:11 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/173 CASTING THE HEAVY LINES You've just purchased that casting machine S4 9 Ft. 9 Wt. and now you have to cast a lead core shooting head that weights 375 grains and a huge black over chartreuse whistler fly that is nine inches long and weighs a whopping 110 grains to catch that lunker 30 pound... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/172 Www.scottflyrod.com Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:29:17 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/172 I have never met an angler that hasn't said out loud, or at least under his breath, "boy, I wish I had a good photograph of that HOG". You can get "lost" in a good photograph, but you don't have to be an expert photographer to take a compelling image. With a few tips in your vest pocket and a... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/171 Www.scottflyrod.com Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:27:29 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/171 Planning your trip Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures is a destination angling booking company that sends hundreds of anglers a year all over the world. Over the years of booking trips and fishing the world ourselves, we have learned one very important lesson about destination trips before... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/170 Www.scottflyrod.com Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:26:31 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/170 The Yellowstone is the classic western freestone river and the only major U.S. river to escape damming. It starts in the Teton Wilderness, a stones throw away from the Snake River, flows into Yellowstone Lake, through Yellowstone Park, and cuts through Montana before meeting the Missouri at the... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/169 Www.scottflyrod.com Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:25:45 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/169 I tie two epoxy sinking ant patterns, the TransparANT and the Attract-ANT, both of which are carried by Umpqua. They sink very slowly, usually only a few inches below the surface. I often fish them by themselves either to rising fish during a hatch or lightly weighted and with an indicator. What... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/168 Www.scottflyrod.com Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:24:53 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/168 CENTRAL TEXAS BASS FISHING If you enjoy wade fishing crystal clear streams with healthy populations of native fish and float fishing scenic rivers lined with lush vegetation, I have a wonderful place for you. Some of the waters are spring creeks with abundant aquatic life and dense hatches.... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/167 Www.scottflyrod.com Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:23:41 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/167 The last time she and I fished together I learned a new fishing strategy. I remember because she wore a bikini top in the bow when the sun came out, and I became distracted because that is one of those things I really like, bikini tops in the bow of fishing boats. I also remember this day... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/166 Www.scottflyrod.com Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:22:28 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/166 "Leave the stripping to the girls at Fred's Lounge- dead drift your wooly buggers" Well, I guess it's a little more complicated than that. But, I have never in fifteen years had a new client step in my boat that fully understood how I wanted them to fish a bugger, so I figured this might be a... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/165 Www.scottflyrod.com Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:21:29 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/165 "Double Haul Camp Coffee" AKA "Rotator Cuff Coffee" Ingredients needed: A little cold water, a lot of centrifugal force, and a splash of faith. Forget the eggshells, mule spit and all those other secret tricks that are said to settle the grounds in a pot of camp coffee! Get your calisthenics... http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/159 Www.scottflyrod.com Mon, 8 Sep 2008 17:10:46 +0000 http://scottflyrod.com/blog/view/159 Spey casting tip 1: Lining up your anchor Many Spey casters have difficulty getting the end of their line and leader to turn over properly. Some blame the design of their lines, others blame their leaders, still others blame their rods. Sometimes these much-maligned components of kit are the...