nymphing Featured Nymphing vs Turbulence The nymphing angler is locked in a perennial quest to fish deeper because rivers fight back...
behind the scenes Behind the Scenes Unveiling the creative process from idea to ink for Due West Angler's distinctive articles on fly fishing + science + conservation
skunked The Skunk Set Me Free Getting skunked, catching nothing, was never an acceptable outcome.... until I realized different
Members only big fish 5 Tips for Landing Those Big Fish To be a true angler you need to experience the heartbreak of losing a big fish. Here's how to stack the odds in your favor so that doesn't happen...
indicator nymphing More Indicator Secrets Have you ever felt like your indicator rig was moving too fast? As if sliding over the water's surface and preventing your flies from presenting deeper?
pattern hangover Fish Memory and Pattern Hangover You missed the big hatch, but if you know a little about how trout brains work you might know that you're window of opportunity hasn't fully closed yet...
Members only secret season Featured Winter Nymphing: The Dropshot Rig Fly fishing for winter trout is all about low and slow. Implement the dropshot rig to nymph more effectively with midges and bwos during the secret season. These tactics work great whether euro-nymphing or indicator nymphing.
rigging Field Testing the Right Angle Leader We tested out the effectiveness of the right angle leader when fly fishing for rainbow trout and brown trout…we weren’t disappointed
stillwater Why Don't We See More Chartreuse in Stillwater Trout Flies? Do you recall any chartreuse flies for trout when shopping at your average fly shop?
fly tying Weird Flies That Work: Slovakian Super Heavy Nymph Fly tying: Slovak Super Heavy nymphs are not messing around when it comes to getting deep.