Big Y Fly Fishing Blog

On the Water

Where to Fish in the Hood River area - Lost Lake
Lost Lake is one of the most photographed, iconic lakes in the country. There is a good reason for that. Mt Hood dominates the scenery, at least from a good chunk of the lake. The lake can be extremely busy during the summer, but there is a good reason for that too. Cold, clear water, good views, good fishing and the amenities of a resort allow the entire family to have a fun, safe day at the lake.

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On the Water

Where to Fish in the Hood River area - The Mighty Columbia River
The area between Bonneville and The Dalles dams has opportunities for some great fishing. Many anglers show up in town thinking that we are fly fishing for steelhead and salmon on the Columbia River, but that is typically not the case.

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belize, bonefish, On the Water, Saltwater, snook, tarpon, tropical

Belize Trip 2024 Reviewed
Sometime last fall, I was sitting on a mountain discussing the universe with my friend Jory. In the depths of that conversation came the reality that we are getting older quicker than we think, and all of these things we want to do in life are not going to manifest themselves. We are not going to see faraway exotic locations if we don't do anything to make it happen...

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Fishing Flies, On the Water

Top Ten Flies for Backcountry Lakes
There is nothing quite like hiking into a little, high elevation lake to seek out a little solitude and maybe a brook trout or two. High elevation lakes are scattered throughout the West, and they can vary widely in size, depth, temperature, and the propensity to grow trout large or...

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Biology, On the Water

Lake Trout Food Sources
To Shop Lake Flies Click Here This article will focus on food sources of lakes. While many of the same patterns that are used frequently in river fly fishing will also apply in lake fishing, there are some different areas of concentration for lakes.First of all, let me state that this...

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On the Water, Steelhead

Setting Up A Nympg Rig for Steelhead
Catching a steelhead is about the funnest thing one can do with a fishing rod, and using a nymph setup is arguably the most effective way to do it. There are a ton of ways to set up a nymph rig for steelhead. Here are a couple of basic methods...

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Fly Fishing Basics, On the Water

Seven Things You Need to Get Started Fly Fishing
Getting onto the water is the ultimate goal of any angler. There are tons of accessories, tools, gadgets and knickknacks that are available for you, but there are really only a few of them that are really necessary to go fishing. Rod/reel/line is step 1.1. Rod/Reel/Line. That one...

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Fly Fishing Gear, On the Water, Wading

Wet Wading Options
It's a great time of year for fishing. Long days, warm weather, trout eating dry flies. Sounds perfect? It often is, but one thing that can turn a hot day of fishing into a sweaty mess is a pair of heavy waders. Waders are great for about 9 months a...

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