by Vickie Loftus | Oct 16, 2021 | Blog, Fishing Reports, Flies
Crittenden Reservoir, Nevada, Part 1 Crittenden is fed by springs and one of the few lakes I found in relatively good shape. Many lakes and reservoirs have been significantly impacted by a severe western drought. Although lake levels were 8-10 feet lower at Crittenden...
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 | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog, Flies
Dale Voeller with the Oregon Fishing Club sent me this comment this week: Your UV Midge Pupa was the hero of the show. I netted 9 – all but two were on the midge pupa. I started with the white in size 14, then switched to the black and silver in size 12. I picked up...
by Vickie Loftus | Aug 20, 2020 | Blog, Flies
Trout caught on Vickie’s Burnt Orange Predator Bugger at Pronghorn Lake, Oregon I cannot wait for fall fishing! I am dreaming about cooler waters of fall and catching tough, feisty trout that have grown even bigger over the summer. Before the fall season begins, I...
by Vickie Loftus | Aug 20, 2020 | Blog, Flies
When you order $75 worth of flies or fly assortments through Labor Day you will receive a midge 6-compartment fly box containing: (2) UV Midge Pupa (2) UV Midge (2) All Purpose Nymph #12 & #14 hook sizes (colors may vary) $18 value Orders through Labor...
by Vickie Loftus | Jun 28, 2020 | Blog, Flies
Vickie’s Olive UV Midge My UV Midge has succesfuly enticed trout everywhere I have fished it, proving it is a pattern that works. Trout caught using my Olive UV Midge It has been estimated there are 700 of species of midges in North America. Here is one example,...
