Fishing Lures and Flies

Pheasant Tail Nymph Review — North Cascades Alpine Review by Cole Hartman By Cole Hartman — former wildland firefighter, PCT section hiker, 15 years of Pacific Northwest backpacking experience — Portland, Oregon The Short Answer The Pheasant Tail Nymph is a versatile fly fishing tool that excels in the glacial rivers of the North Cascades…

Head-to-Head: Rapala Original Floating Minnow vs. Mepps Aglia Spinner The Short Answer Choosing between a topwater minnow and a spinnerbait isn’t just about personal preference; it’s about the specific water body you are fighting against and the time of day. I have fished both extensively in the Oregon Coast Range and the high alpine lakes…