by Vickie Loftus | May 25, 2020 | Blog, Fishing Reports
Pronghorn Conditions on Day 2 Pronghorn Lake offers a fishing experience which fills the senses. Watching eagles dive to catch their share of fish, hearing the sand cranes call to each other, marveling at the night the sky filled with sparking jewels of the...
by Vickie Loftus | May 24, 2020 | Blog, Flies
Black UV Emerger When trout are feeding just below the surface and/or keying on emerging insects, my UV Emerger is the perfect choice. It sports a burnt orange thorax and a soft hackle to catch the eye of feeding trout. UV materials in the tail, abdomen, and thorax...
by Vickie Loftus | May 19, 2020 | Blog, Flies
Brown Caddis AP Nymph My All-Purpose Nymph sports a sleek and slender profile imitating the immature stage of a wide variety of aquatic insects including caddis pupae, callibaetis, and damselfly nymphs. Trout caught on a Gray All-Purpose Nymph during a...
by Vickie Loftus | May 19, 2020 | Blog, Presentation Tactics
Reader Richard C. sent in this excellent question: “One thing I hope you can help me and probably many other stillwater fisher people, is the proper technique(s) to net larger trout from a float tube. I have lost a few fish trying to bring them to the net while...
by Vickie Loftus | May 19, 2020 | Blog, Destinations, Fishing Reports
I just got back from a couple fishing trips in Oregon and Nevada and am happy to report that fishing is excellent! Here are my reports on three private lakes I fished this month. Hyde Lake, Oregon, May 5 – 6 Feisty jumping trout at Hyde Lake The opportunity to catch...
by Vickie Loftus | May 11, 2020 | Blog, Flies
I am excited to introduce an amazing fly: my UV Midge. This fly has been a staple in my fly box for the past five years. My UV Midge’s slim profile and distinctive glossy sheen, created by reflective UV materials, create the perfect combination attracting even...
