by Vickie Loftus | Nov 29, 2021 | Blog, Presentation
Trout caught in March using Vickie’s UV Crystal Pupa When fishing during winter months, consider how cold-water conditions affect trout feeding behavior. Water temperatures of 38-45 degrees F slow trout metabolism. The cold water reduces their need to aggressively...
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 | 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...
by Vickie Loftus | May 15, 2021 | Blog, Presentation, Presentation Tactics
Successfully catching trout requires not just knowing where they are feeding, but also when. That may sound like a simple proposition – that is until you understand what it might demand of you to be on the water when the fish are feeding. Taking advantage of natural...
by Vickie Loftus | Apr 21, 2021 | Blog, Presentation
What is the most essential tool anglers should never go without, that informs your choice of line, where and when to fish, presentation approach, retrieval style, and fly selection? Answer: water thermometer Using a water thermometer and understanding how water...
