Every year I say to myself, “This year I am going to do it; I am going to fill my fly boxes before summer.” Unfortunately, only rarely do I follow through. But I should, and if you do much fishing, you might want to as well. A great fly selection is one of the best [...]
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Pete Wood
Pete Wood has been a guide at Silver Creek in Ketchum, Idaho, for eight years. A native of Gooding, the 30-year-old began working at a fly shop in Twin Falls when he was 14. Since then, he’s traveled and fished in Argentina, Belize, Mexico, Bahamas, New Zealand and much of the United States. He has a bachelor’s degree in U.S. history from Boise State University.
Recent Posts
Fly fishing the “pay-hole” at Buhl’s Clear Lake Country Club is an ancient tradition among Magic Valley anglers. Nevertheless, some of the region’s more experienced fishermen often sneer at those frequenting the place. Conversely, less experienced fishermen too often boast about their angling prowess following an outing at the pond. In my view, both are [...]
Falling snow usually means one thing for Idaho anglers: Time to case the rod and unpack the decoys. However, if you have had your fill of 4 a.m. wake-up calls, sky-busting poor sportsman, and nasty “river-liver” dinners you pretend to enjoy but truthfully only suffer through out of guilt, there is an alternative. Winter fly-fishing [...]
