Fishing – River Sports Magazine

Hanford Reach: The Monument, The River, The Region

Nigel Boney — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 16:22:32 +0000

With summer activities now in reach, the opportunities to get out and explore are out there. One area well worth discovering is the Hanford Reach in the eastern half of Washington State. Hanford Reach abounds with sights and activities along … Continue reading →

Fishing Guide For Beginners: Catching Your First Fish

Scott Hotaling — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 20:41:23 +0000

Fishing is a great hobby to get into, no matter the time. It’s inexpensive, easy to learn, and it gives you another fantastic reason to explore the great outdoors. Assuming you eat what you catch, fish can also provide you … Continue reading →

Salmon Culture of Murakami, Japan

Greg Goodmacher — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 03:09:30 +0000

Salmon have been swimming upstream to lay their eggs throughout the mountainous archipelago nation of Japan for thousands of years. The ruby-red eggs and succulent pink flesh of these powerful swimmers are more than just a source of delicious protein. … Continue reading →

Fly Fishing In Montana, Queen of the Golden West

John Soltys — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 06:40:39 +0000

I can’t remember any summer vacations growing up that weren’t spent in Montana. The family would rent a motorhome, and we’d drive from one river to another for the first two weeks in August. As flyfishermen, it was the ultimate … Continue reading →

The Best Places for Fly Fishing in the U.S.

Benjamin Roussey — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 07:59:31 +0000

When fly fishing began, fly fishers only went after trout. However, now enthusiastic fly fishers catch boneheads, tarpon, salmon, and other fish as well. There are many places where one can use one’s skills at presenting a fly or bait … Continue reading →

Salmon and Trout Fishing on and Around the River Ullapool

Nigel Boney — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 02:58:15 +0000

Ullapool on the shores of Loch Broom is one of the main tourist spots in Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands. It’s a popular haunt for hill walkers as the area close by is largely mountainous with some inspiring views. The … Continue reading →

Favorite Fall Patterns for Fly Fishing Western Streams in the U.S.

Luke Harris — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 00:47:46 +0000

Fall brings some of the years best fly fishing on western rivers. The cooler temperatures make for active and feisty trout. Carrying the right patterns will help prevent the frustration of going fishless and allow you to take full advantage … Continue reading →

America’s Foreign Country: Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin

Mary Syrett — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 03:38:05 +0000

For more than 18 miles, concrete and steel columns holding up Interstate 10 between Baton Rouge and Lafayette in Louisiana rise out of a swamp. Not just any wetland, but the Atchafalaya River Basin Swamp, which covers a third of … Continue reading →

Blakewell: Premier Fly Fishing in North Devon

Nigel Boney — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 21:45:10 +0000

Call me biased, but the climate in my home county of Devon is ideal for venturing into the great outdoors. There is also the added bonus of glorious scenery. On a peaceful summer afternoon, there are fewer pastimes more relaxing … Continue reading →

Gone Fishing, British Columbia

Nigel Boney — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 15:13:17 +0000

There’s no denying it. British Columbia yields some of the Pacific Northwest’s best areas to reel in that elusive catch. Whether saltwater or freshwater fishing, the region always comes up ahead. And while you wait for the fish to bite, … Continue reading →