I don’t know why but lately I have wanted to share a few tips that I have learned over the years. Last week I wrote about using a longer tippet and this week I want to briefly talk about the bugs in the river. I have fly fished for over 20 years, avidly doing it [...]
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long tippets = more fish
April 12, 2012
For the last few years I have changed how much tippet I tie on my leader. I usually have a 9ft 3x leader on and then tie on anywhere from 6 to 8ft of tippet and the diameter depends on situation. The main reason I started to switch years ago was I felt I could present a much better [...]
Fishing Edge Water
April 3, 2012
Fishing Edge Water by Lance Egan I saw this post about fishing the edges by Lance Egan the other day and wanted to share it. I have always told newer fly fisherman this tip along with fishing skinny water. I think many people would be very surprised to learn where fish hold in the river [...]
Do You Voodoo (Cast)?
February 26, 2012
Fly Casting Techniques Check out the cool vid with lots of sweet fly casting techniques and tips. Casting brought to you by Loop Tackle Design.
Stay Warm This Winter
January 11, 2012
I was thinking about how cold was the coldest day I have ever fished and then that made me think about what warm winter clothes I have and I really don’t have a lot. I do remember the coldest I have ever fished was on New Year’s Day 2011 when Dave Hancey and I went [...]
Working on the Short Casts
August 12, 2010
By Bryan Eldredge guide with Utah Fly Guides One of the keys to being a successful fly fishing guide is to understand the complexity of helping our guests learn how to become better fly fishers while helping them catch fish at the same time. The trick is in assessing what our guests can do and [...]
Saltwater Fly Fishing. How Crucial is Weight and Sink Rate?
March 8, 2010
Saltwater Fly Fishing When it comes to selecting the correct size for a bonefish or permit fly, a good general rule is the shallower the water, the smaller the fly. Regardless of the SIZE of the fly, however, the weight and sink rate is crucial. When fly fishing any saltwater flats destination, your permit and [...]
How to Properly Release a Fish
February 23, 2010
Safety First I believe that the longer someone has been fishing, the more that person is concerned with the safe release of the fish. However, I believe there are certain tips that fly fisherman forget every no and again when landing/releasing a fish. Here are some tips to remember. #1. Fish Barbless Hooks It’s easier [...]
Want to Get Started In Fly Fishing? 10 Easy Steps
January 15, 2010
Another awesome post from Travis “Dr” Gillespie. Visit his blog at XstreamOutdoors.com When some people think about fly fishing they think of a technical, elitist, and expensive sport. In some ways it can be, but if you take it step by step it can be as easy as learning how to ride a bike. Here [...]
Catch More Fish
August 9, 2009
We don’t really give a lot of tips or advice on the Frenzy due to the fact we really don’t think we know a ton about fishing we just like to fish a lot but here is a simple great tip to help catch more fish. “When fishing dry flies use two flies.” The last [...]
Dr Gillespie’s 2008 Big Fish List
March 22, 2009
Here is another great post from Travis “Dr” Gillespie from Xtstream Outdoors. This list is awesome and I am glad to have made it. ______________________________ There are many reasons why I choose the fish I do for my big fish list. Some are huge, others have a huge story and others are so beautiful they [...]
Get better at fly fishing without actually fishing?
January 14, 2009
Remember when Michael Jordan sank that game winning jump shot against the Utah Jazz to secure his sixth NBA Championship in 1998? (Yeah, he pushed off of Byron Russell, but that’s not the point here.) How about Tiger Woods’ domination at the ’97 masters? Or maybe Adam Vinatieri’s game winning field goal to propel the [...]
6 must dos for a better fly fishing experience
January 11, 2009
Hello fellow Frenzies and friends! As you are all aware, a group of us recently went fly fishing on the Provo River early on New Years day. After consuming large amounts of the “frenzy” health breakfast; Zingers and Energy Drinks, we set out for some great fishing. It also got me thinking about some fly-fishing [...]
Get Your Fly Fishing Gear On With the Best Deals of the Year
December 31, 2008
So, I have been searching for the best deals on Waders for the last month. I have been to fly shops, Cabelas, and online stores. I thought the journey of my research would be helpful to fellow frenziers on the Fly Fishing Frenzy. I have compiled my research and analysis below: I first started by [...]
Paying Your Dues
November 22, 2008
Taken from Xstream Outdoors. This is an issue I have been debating over the past year and fishing the Provo River last night finally has pushed me to share my thoughts on the issue. I grew up hearing all the quotes about working hard for what you get…”Practice makes perfect”, “Step by Step”, “If you [...]
The Spawn Is On!…Provo River
November 10, 2008
Right now the Brown trout are spawning on the Provo River. Last week on Friday afternoon I went up with Dr. Gillispie and fished it for a couple hours as well as this morning for about an hour. I know I have talked about this before but the biggest thing fisherman need to watch out [...]









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