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Mi - Manistee - 001

Manistee National Forest in March is quite the test in preparedness. This past fishing trip we were met with Snow, Sunshine, and then rain! When not dealing with unpredictable elements, we were eit...

Fishy TailsEye of the Cicada… Unlocking the Secrets of Cicada Fly Fishing: A Review of 'Cicada Madness' by Dave Zielinski

Eye of the Cicada… Unlocking the Secrets of Cicada Fly Fishing: A Review of 'Cicada Madness' by Dave Zielinski

Steffen Brothers fly rods reviews the book "Cicada Madness". In "Cicada Madness" by Dave Zielinski, readers are taken on an insightful journey into the world of cicada fly fishing. Zielinski, a cic...

Fishy TailsThe green rod and fishing with dad

The green rod and fishing with dad

It has always been my favorite rod, one those rods that just melt into your hand and casts beautifully, I’m sure we all have a fly rod that gives us that feeling! For me that Steffen Brothers 4wt p...

Fishy TailsIt made little sense to cast a #6 salmon fly to a 20”+ brown with a 3 weight rod.

It made little sense to cast a #6 salmon fly to a 20”+ brown with a 3 weight rod.

A small world and fishy tails. I’ve fished that little Steffen rod many times over the years, and I never string it up without remembering that great fish and my unlikely success the first time out.

ConclaveNY - Catskills - 000

NY - Catskills - 000

I keep reminding myself of the rigidity and pickiness of well fished trout. They made for quite the crucible to humble my fly fishing prowess. It’s an experience, IMO, deserved to be had by any asp...