Flies for Muddy Water
In the upper Laguna Madre, dirty-water redfish flies need a readable outline, a controlled sink, and room to work near the bottom.
Saltwater · Redfish · Summer · Fly selection
September 19, 2026A journal of Texas fly fishing
Warm water, salt water, and the reasoning behind the cast
Redfish on the flats, trout on a grass line at daybreak, bass in a stock tank behind a gate. Technique, and why it works.
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Reading a Redfish Tail
A tailing fish tells you where it is looking, how fast it is moving, and whether it is worth a cast.
Saltwater · Redfish · Fall · Sight fishing
September 14, 2026The Case for Fishing Slower Than You Want To
Most fly anglers move a fly at the speed of their own impatience. Bigger fish rarely eat at that speed.
Saltwater · Speckled Trout · Winter · Retrieve
September 8, 2026Stock Tanks
The best largemouth fishing in Texas is behind a gate, and it is mostly a matter of asking.
Freshwater · Largemouth Bass · Spring · Small water
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New writing, three times a week. Freshwater and salt.