Blogs

Trout in the South. Can a native Northwesterner find happiness fly fishing in the Southland? Can he avoid the local bias? Uncle Fuzzy travels to North Carolina.  11/19/2009 by Uncle Fuzzy

The Problem with August. What do you do when fly fishing for steelhead feels like a Quentin Tarantino movie? 08/24/2009 by Scott Richmond

Alaska Part 7--More Pike and Wrap Up. There's more to Alaska than the coast, and there's more to fly fish for than trout and salmon. More details on Rainbow River Lodge 07/04/2009 by Scott Richmond

Having It All. Sometimes you wonder what you did to deserve a day like this. Grayling on the Kijik. 06/22/2009 by Scott Richmond

When Fishing Is a Drag. When it's a drag, fishing is best. The secret of Mrs. Fuzzy's success.  06/21/2009 by Scott Richmond

Left Handed Compliments. Under the threat of death or dismemberment, Uncle Fuzzy develops new skills.  06/18/2009 by Scott Richmond

Alaska III--When Beavers Have Wings. A three-stop day in remote lakes. Big fish, and big weather.  06/17/2009 by Scott Richmond

Explode-A-Fish. Remember when you used to throw cherry bombs in the water just to watch the explosion? 06/17/2009 by Scott Richmond

Alaska Diary, Part One--The Great Challenge. In which we take on the greatest challenge known to Alaska fly anglers. 06/14/2009 by Scott Richmond

An Ugly Incident. Dave Hughes joins the Westfly blogosphere. In his first blog, he tells of an Ugly incident . . . an reveals a great midge pattern. 06/02/2009 by Dave Hughes

Lessons from Hell. Uncle Fuzzy goes to Hell and learns a few things about history, geology, fly fishing, carp, bass, and jet boats. And that Hell is cool.  05/29/2009 by Scott Richmond

BC Salmon Farming--Part Two. In part two, an opposing view of salmon farming that advocates reform. 05/06/2009 by Scott Richmond

BC Salmon Farming--Part One. Audio blog about salmon farming in British Columbia. This is a controversial subject, and many fly fishing devotees have strong opinions about it. Westfly brings you both sides of the issue. First, the salmon farmer's point of view. 05/04/2009 by Scott Richmond

Fishing the North Umpqua with Frank Moore. An audio blog. Famed angler Frank Moore talks about the North Umpqua and protecting wild, native steelhead. 04/19/2009 by Scott Richmond

Owning the Water. It wasn't my favorite piece of water, but when a guy came into it with a gill net, I wasn't too happy. 04/11/2009 by Scott Richmond

Warning! This Blog Contains Offensive Material!. Uncle Fuzzy temporarily abandons fly fishing. The horror! The horror! 03/24/2009 by Scott Richmond

Be Prepared--It's Going to Be God-Awful. Uncle Fuzzy, prophet of fly fishing doom. 03/08/2009 by Scott Richmond

Why This Will Be a Great Week for Steelhead. The stars and planets are aligned for good winter steelhead fly fishing. Know why? 02/28/2009 by Scott Richmond

My Winter Fly Fishing Strategy. It was a very logical plan. Then came reality. "Filler fishing" anyone? 01/28/2009 by Scott Richmond

Punditto. Do you know the difference between a pundit and a punditto? 01/21/2009 by Scott Richmond

Deschutes Steelhead/Winter Fishing. Fly fishing for Deschutes summer steelhead in winter conditions. And a few tips for the coming winter season 11/26/2008 by Scott Richmond

Part III--Knight of the Peacock Sword. In which our hero encounters the Grand Wizard . . .  10/31/2008 by Scott Richmond

Part II--Passions of Olivia. A steaming brew of marabou . .  10/31/2008 by Scott Richmond

Part I--Blood on the Saddle. Fly tying and Louis L'Amour merge with sleep deprivation. 10/31/2008 by Scott Richmond

Why I'm So Ticked. Uncle Fuzzy is kicking butts and taking name. And the first (and only) name is . . .  10/24/2008 by Scott Richmond

Saltwater Fly Fishing on Puget Sound. Chasing sea-run cutthroat in saltwater. 10/15/2008 by Scott Richmond

Darwin Says You're All a Bunch of Liars. Fly fishing stories have a lot in common with antelopes and cheetahs. That's why none of you can be believed.  09/21/2008 by Scott Richmond

Deschutes Wild Steelhead. Fly fishing for wild steelhead on the Deschutes. And how you have helped to make it better. 09/12/2008 by Scott Richmond

The Fishing Trip from Hell?. Uncle Fuzzy is up S*** Creek without a pedal.  08/14/2008 by Scott Richmond

Five Things To Do When You're Not Catching Fish. Five tips for dealing with fishless days. 07/26/2008 by Scott Richmond

Getting Goosed. A return to an old nemesis brings up unsettling feelings inadequacy. 07/15/2008 by Scott Richmond

The Winter of Discontent. How quickly can winter change to summer? With one good rise to a dry fly! 06/26/2008 by Scott Richmond