The Aspen Times

On the fly: Don’t overlook the PMD hatch

BASALT – Famous Colorado fly tier and lover of the Fryingpan River, A.K. Best, refers to pale morning dun (PMD) mayflies as the “glamour hatch” of the fly-fishing world. These beautiful mayflies hatch ...
The Aspen Times

On the Fly: PMD mayhem

My favorite bug is starting to hatch on the Fryingpan tailwater. In a world where green drakes get all the attention, pale morning duns seem to get second billing. In my humble opinion, PMDs hatch ...
Vail Daily

Salomone: Mayflies are Julyflies too

Mayflies thrive in the fertile waters around Vail. Mayflies are quiet, unobtrusive insects that hatch and sail away out of sight. Unlike the clownish bouncing of the caddis moths or the spectacular ...
The Denver Post

Basics are key in stocking a good fly box, but presentation counts, too

If fly-fishing is so simple, how come it seems like every guide in Colorado carries 5,000 flies to the river? Good question. The reality is that most guides tend to use the same 15 or so flies all ...
Billings Gazette

Bighorn River, Rock Creek more manageable for wade anglers

Big Hole River: Light-colored streamers and sculpin patterns seem to be the ticket for streamer fishing. Fishing is still good in the morning with PMD, caddis, and yellow Sally imitations, while ...
Post Independent Citizen Telegram

On the Fly column: PMD mayhem

My favorite bug is starting to hatch on the Fryingpan tailwater. In a world where green drakes get all the attention, pale morning duns seem to get second billing. In my humble opinion, PMDs hatch ...