We’re counting down the months until we’re standing in a river with bugs hatching all around us with trout rising to them. Whether you find yourself fishing mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies, or another bug entirely we added many new dries to...
This is one of those patterns that is sure to cure trout fever during those long winter days where spring is just around the corner. These stoneflies are some of the first bugs to hatch for the year and this...
2023 is here, and we’ve been hard at work sourcing and designing new flies for you during the past 12 months. As euro nymphs prove to be increasingly effective for trout all over the world, we added a host of...
This article is the first in a series that will help serve as a guide when choosing a new fly rod. The goal here is to tackle a number of questions and considerations that we see here at TCO when...
The Pink Lively Legz Pheasant Tail came to life as I was prepping for the first day of trout season in April of 2021. I wanted to come up with a pattern that had the attractive qualities of the frenchie...
Most fishermen when they think of Lake Trout they think the only way to catch them is by trolling big plugs and spoons in very deep water. While that is true for most of year, Lake Trout can be caught...
The original UV scud was invented by author and guide, Pat Dorsey. I’ve varied some of the materials he used in his original pattern to come up with my own variation. The UV tan shrimp has been a staple in...
For this post I’ll be sharing an in-depth breakdown of my thoughts regarding the Scott Centric 10 ft 4 wt. I chose this specific rod to add to my lineup because I was looking for something that is purely versatile. Though I enjoy...
Olive Hot Spot Shrimp The olive hot spot shrimp is one of my most productive flies and one of my absolute favorite patterns to tie. It’s easy, effective, and quite durable. I fish this fly year round, but I...
