Entries by Chuck Hawkins

Upcoming Fly Tying Demo’s

Ed McCoy will be at Nomad Anglers Jan 26th Russ Maddin will be also tying at Nomad Anglers on Feb 15th Jon Ray will be tying Pike and Muskie patterns at Muskegon River Fly Shop Feb 19th Any questions about location or time, feel free to contact us and we will do our best to […]

Dragonfly Hatch

Dragonfly Hatch Tips and Techniques for fly fishing in Patagonia!   On my recent tip to Rio Manso Lodge in Patagonia near San Carlos de Bariloche, I had some eye opening experiences. I learned a lot about the dragonfly hatch. I learned some tips and techniques from the guides there that showed me ways to […]

January Newsletter

Check out the Latest Newsletter if you didn’t receive it yet.  If you would like to sign up go here, we will be making an effort to have “new information” this year.  New Patterns, New Articles, and New Videos. Thank you, let us know what we can do better.  Feel free to contact us or […]

Fly Fishing lakes in Patagonia

Fly Fishing lakes in Patagonia Tips and Techniques I’ve been lucky enough to fly fish many lakes for trout in Patagonia. Lago Tromen, Fonck, Hess, and Rocca to name a few. All three species, Brook, Rainbow and Brown Trout are available is these lakes in Patagonia. The trout, in spring and fall, are in the […]

Flash Monkey Fly Pattern

Flash Monkey Flash Monkey by Russ Maddin from Mangled Fly Media on Vimeo. The Flash Monkey Fly Pattern by Russ Maddin, is the latest streamer pattern from the creator of the popular Circus Peanut, Mad Pup, and South Bound Trucker. As in the past, Russ continues to push the evolution of fly tying – this […]

Dropping Water and December Chrome

Check out the New Fishing Report Here. Water is dropping and clearing while some new fish have entered the system.  The 10 day forecast is still looking to be unseasonably warm don’t miss out on the extended swing season! Also if your looking for a few Holiday Gift Ideas, Mangled Fly has put together a […]

Nymphs and Streamers

New Manistee River Trout fishing report has just been updated.  Nymphs and Streamers are on the menu.  As low angling pressure and beautiful fall colors, make for a great day on the water. Brown trout have start to spawn, so please let them be if you come across an active spawning bed.  Let them spawn […]

2015 Garden River Fly Fishing Recap

Garden River Recap 2015 Garden River fly fishing for King and Pink salmon in Sault St Marie, Canada is some of the best in the Midwest Region. Garden River fly Fishing for Salmon on the  First Nation is the best in the Midwest. Why? Privacy is the reason. We fish very close to the mouth […]