Fly Fishing in Windy Conditions
The Challenge of Windy Conditions Fly fishing in windy conditions can be a challenge, but with a few adjustments to your techniques and gear, you can still have a successful day on the water. Here are a few tips to help you navigate windy conditions as a fly angler: Six Tips for Windy Conditions Success […]
All About Fly Line Weights
Selecting the perfect fly line weight is an essential skill for all fly anglers. Here is a handy guide to each and when to use them.
Rainbow Trout Species Profile
Rainbow Trout Classification Rainbow trout, also known as Oncorhynchus mykiss, are a species of fish that belong to the salmon family. They are native to the Pacific coast of North America, but have been introduced to other parts of the world including Europe, South America, and New Zealand. Rainbow trout are a popular game fish […]
Curiosity Caught the Trout
With historic amounts of snow and precipitation, the weather of the west this year promises to provide epic fishing conditions throughout the season.
What is a Trophy Fish?
The Mythical Beast The Trophy Fish: a mythical beast that’s part Jaws, part Moby Dick, and part Loch Ness Monster. A finned leviathan that makes the heart thump like a drum solo at a rock concert and sends a shiver of excitement down the spine. So, what exactly is a Trophy Fish? According to the […]
Midge Profile
Midge Biology and Behavior Midges are a diverse group of small, two-winged flies in the order Diptera. They are found in a wide range of habitats, including freshwater, terrestrial, and marine environments. Some species are important as food for fish and birds, while others are pests of crops or vectors of diseases. The midge body […]
Why We Fish: Fishing with Dinosaurs
Shadow Casting for Show After bait and spinner fishing my whole life, I switched to fly fishing in my early college years. There’s a story I told my young sons about one of my early catches in the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains. Based on the excitement of having just learned to cast and watching the […]
Cutthroat Trout Species Profile
Cutthroat Trout Classification Cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii) are a type of freshwater fish native to the western United States and Canada. They are named for the distinctive red or orange markings under their lower jaw, which resemble a cut throat. Cutthroat trout belong to the genus Oncorhynchus, which includes several other species of Pacific salmon […]
Back into the Routine
With historic amounts of snow and precipitation, the weather of the west this year promises to provide epic fishing conditions throughout the season.
Angler Loyalty Program
Introducing the Angler Loyalty Program RareWaters is pleased to announce the launch of our ANGLER LOYALTY PROGRAM! If you’re among the vast majority of our anglers that come back for multiple trips, we want to reward all of you for your loyalty. We appreciate every angler that has entrusted us to provide a pristine location for their […]
Why We Fish: In Defense of Fishing
Fishing as Fulfillment The other day, I was at a coffee shop when a friend asked me why I liked fishing so much. “It takes so much time,” he said. “It just doesn’t seem worth it.” He’d just spent an hour and a half telling me why his life was so miserable and incomplete, and […]
Getting that Skunk Off
With historic amounts of snow and precipitation, the weather of the west this year promises to provide epic fishing conditions throughout the season.
