Shafer’s Flies – Shafer’s Tricky Bug – Part 2
The Shafer’s Flies series are all my flies that I have created over the years that I use day in and day out on the water. It has taken many guide trips and days out on the water fly fishing…
Shafer’s Flies – Shafer’s Thin Blue Midge – Part 1
The Shafer's Flies series are all my flies that I have created over the years that I use day in and day out on the water. It has taken many guide trips and days out on the water fly fishing…
South Platte River – Cheesman Canyon – January 2018
Thought I would start off the new year with a quick fishing report, although it may not be that short so bare with me. I have spent a lot of time in Cheesman, love the damn place. I'm a morning…
Must Have Bugs – Video 4 – UV Juju Baetis
This will be a quick four part series on bugs I carry with me at all times. Must Have bugs in my opinion are flies that work anywhere you go at any time and these four flies are my top…
Must Have Bugs – Video 3 – Bubble Back Midge
This will be a quick four part series on bugs I carry with me at all times. Must Have bugs in my opinion are flies that work anywhere you go at any time and these four flies are my top…
Must Have Bugs – Video 2 – Chocolate Foam Emerger
This will be a quick four part series on bugs I carry with me at all times. Must Have bugs in my opinion are flies that work anywhere you go at any time and these four flies are my top…
Must Have Bugs – Video 1 – Jig Hook Bead head Flash Back Hairs Ear
This will be a quick four part series on bugs I carry with me at all times. Must Have bugs in my opinion are flies that work anywhere you go at any time and these four flies are my top…
Rigging – Setting Up A Streamer Rig For Pike
In this video I will show you a little different way to set up a streamer rig for toothy fish. This is my standard Pike setup that I have used for years and have talked about at my speaking engagements.…
Fly Tying – Floss Worm
The Floss worm is a great tail water pattern that mimics micro aquatic worms. This is quickly becoming a go to pattern for me when fish are really educated and picky. The movement of the Life Flex Material makes this…
Fly Tying – Simple Pats Rubber Legs
The Pickle and The Turd, are just a couple nicknames for this pretty effective bug. This fly is mostly used to imitate Stone Flies but it's a great crossover pattern that can imitate other bug life in the water. I…