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Big Y Fly Fishing Blog

  • Where to Fish in the Hood River area- Eagle Creek (near Cascade Locks, OR)
    On the Water

    Where to Fish in the Hood River area- Eagle Creek (near Cascade Locks, OR)

    Eagle Creek is one of the prettiest creeks you will ever see.  A famous waterfall called Punchbowl Falls (a different Punchbowl than the one on the Hood River) lies about 3.5 miles upstream, accessed by a popular trail that follows the creek.  The trail allows some excellent access to the creek, plenty to keep someone busy for a day.  Eagle Creek drains out of Whatum Lake, which is also a favorite mountain lake in the Hood River area.

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  • Where to Fish in the Hood River area - Lowland Trout Lakes of the Gorge
    On the Water

    Where to Fish in the Hood River area - Lowland Trout Lakes of the Gorge

    Part of our series on fishing locally in the Hood River/Columbia Gorge area.  Species:  Rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, perch, bream   Seasons:  Check regs, there are 2 different states, but typically it something similar to this:       4th Saturday in April - October 31,  AND:      Friday after...

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  • Where to Fish in the Hood River area - Lost Lake
    On the Water

    Where to Fish in the Hood River area - Lost Lake

    Lost Lake is one of the most photographed, iconic lakes in the country.   There is a good reason for that.  Mt Hood dominates the scenery, at least from a good chunk of the lake.  The lake can be extremely busy during the summer, but there is a good reason for that too.  Cold, clear water, good views, good fishing and the amenities of a resort allow the entire family to have a fun, safe day at the lake. 
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  • Belize Trip 2024 Reviewed
    belize, bonefish, On the Water, Saltwater, snook, tarpon, tropical

    Belize Trip 2024 Reviewed

    Sometime last fall, I was sitting on a mountain discussing the universe with my friend Jory.  In the depths of that conversation came the reality that we are getting older quicker than we think, and all of these things we want to do in life are not going to manifest themselves.  We are not going to see faraway exotic locations if we don't do anything to make it happen... 
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  • Top Ten Flies for Backcountry Lakes
    Fishing Flies, On the Water

    Top Ten Flies for Backcountry Lakes

    There is nothing quite like hiking into a little, high elevation lake to seek out a little solitude and maybe a brook trout or two.  High elevation lakes are scattered throughout the West, and they can vary widely in size, depth, temperature, and the propensity to grow trout large or...

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  • Lake Trout Food Sources
    Biology, On the Water

    Lake Trout Food Sources

    To Shop Lake Flies Click Here   This article will focus on food sources of lakes. While many of the same patterns that are used frequently in river fly fishing will also apply in lake fishing, there are some different areas of concentration for lakes.First of all, let me state that this...

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  • Setting Up A Nympg Rig for Steelhead
    On the Water, Steelhead

    Setting Up A Nympg Rig for Steelhead

    Catching a steelhead is about the funnest thing one can do with a fishing rod, and using a nymph setup is arguably the most effective way to do it.  There are a ton of ways to set up a nymph rig for steelhead.  Here are a couple of basic methods...

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  • Seven Things You Need to Get Started Fly Fishing
    Fly Fishing Basics, On the Water

    Seven Things You Need to Get Started Fly Fishing

    Getting onto the water is the ultimate goal of any angler.  There are tons of accessories, tools, gadgets and knickknacks that are available for you, but there are really only a few of them that are really necessary to go fishing.      Rod/reel/line is step 1.1.  Rod/Reel/Line.  That one...

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  • Wet Wading Options
    Fly Fishing Gear, On the Water, Wading

    Wet Wading Options

    It's a great time of year for fishing.  Long days, warm weather, trout eating dry flies.  Sounds perfect?  It often is, but one thing that can turn a hot day of fishing into a sweaty mess is a pair of heavy waders.   Waders are great for about 9 months a...

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