by Vickie Loftus | Sep 24, 2021 | Blog, Flies
A well-stocked fly box for the fall should include an assortment of bugger patterns. Bugger patterns are a mainstay of anglers especially in the late fall and early spring when aquatic insects are no longer hatching due to cool water conditions. Bugger patterns are...
by Vickie Loftus | Sep 18, 2021 | Blog, Presentation, Presentation Tactics
Want to increase your catch rate while trolling? As cooler temperatures beckon us back to our favorite fall fishing waters, try adding the following trolling tactics to your presentation strategies. These tactics have significantly improved my catch rate over the...
by Vickie Loftus | Sep 2, 2021 | Blog, Destinations
Crittenden Reservoir I continue to travel as well as host and guide anglers at many of my favorite fisheries. I am delighted to introduce anglers to the lakes where I guide whether they are just starting out or been fishing for years. If you seek the challenge of...
by Vickie Loftus | Sep 2, 2021 | Blog, Destinations
I was interviewed last week on the Northwest Outdoor Radio and podcast hosted by John Kruse. The show has been covering fishing, hunting, conservation, destinations, and outdoor recreation through the greater Northwest since 2008. To hear the podcast click here. For...
by Vickie Loftus | Aug 15, 2021 | Blog, Presentation, Tackle
This is a question all anglers face regardless of their experience on the water. It can be especially frustrating when other anglers are catching fish but your fly remains untouched. Our first assumption is that the fly is the culprit. We rifle through fly boxes...
by Vickie Loftus | Aug 8, 2021 | Blog, Fishing Reports, Presentation
Where to fish around Portland during the dog days of summer Many of the lakes I normally fish in Oregon have been closed due to low water levels, high temperatures, or risk from wildfires. Trout fishing has slowed down and transitioned to favor warm water species such...
