Isn't it time you experienced
The Lady as seen through the eyes of the guy that named her that ? There is nobody that knows West Virginia's Elk River better or has patterns that work better on the Elk then Dave Breitmeier aka the Elkfisher . The reason for this is simple .... There is no one alive that has spent more time fishing & guiding on the river then Dave has ! His knowledge of the river is legendary .Dave's patterns and tactics have been written about in the Washington Post , Fly Fish America , Field & Stream , Woods & Waters , Midge Magic , Focus on the Fly and many others ... |
Guided Trip Certificate Christmas Sale !
Our annual 20% off on all Guided Trip Certificates sale starts November 25th and runs through Christmas Day ! This is an opportunity to get in on some great wild trout fishing at a great price . From big upper Elk River butter and bows to "off the beaten path" native brookies we can get you away from the crowds to experience wild trout fishing the way it was meant to be ... They can be purchased here ... Guided Trip Certificate
To get the discount simply enter the coupon code Christmas at checkout .
Our annual 20% off on all Guided Trip Certificates sale starts November 25th and runs through Christmas Day ! This is an opportunity to get in on some great wild trout fishing at a great price . From big upper Elk River butter and bows to "off the beaten path" native brookies we can get you away from the crowds to experience wild trout fishing the way it was meant to be ... They can be purchased here ... Guided Trip Certificate
To get the discount simply enter the coupon code Christmas at checkout .
Guided TripsWe of course are offering Guided Fly Fishing Trips on both The Main Elk , & the Slaty Fork section . We are also offering guided small stream trips for native brookies and wild browns .
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This is my blog . It is the place to go for stories about the Elk River , fly fishing life etc ... or it could also be viewed , I guess , as a collection of random thoughts or even the ramblings of a mad man . You be the judge ....
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Visit Our Online Store !!Tired of searching in vain for size 28, 30 & 32 midges ? We have some good news , your search is over !! We have the micro patterns you need in stock :) .
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River Conditions & Fishing Reports
Thinking about a visit to the Lady and need the real scoop on what's happening ? Look nowhere else ! On our River Conditions page you will get the real scoop , a fish tale or 2 and pictures that let you know what different sections of the river look (and are fishing like ) . This is not a "Mill Pool Cam" it's a slightly more comprehensive look ;) .....
Thinking about a visit to the Lady and need the real scoop on what's happening ? Look nowhere else ! On our River Conditions page you will get the real scoop , a fish tale or 2 and pictures that let you know what different sections of the river look (and are fishing like ) . This is not a "Mill Pool Cam" it's a slightly more comprehensive look ;) .....
How Do I Do That ?
This page is where you can go to pick up some Elk River Wv tips & tricks .
We will be talking about things like reading riseforms , flyfishing in muddy water ( when the river looks like it does in the picture) , fishing through a hatch , etc .... From advice that can save your trip to the little things that I hope will have you going "I never would have tried that but I am glad I did " this is the place to visit .
This page is my way of saying thank you to all of you who have supported my madness and kept me on the river doing "research" all these years . You have literally changed my life and there is no way to truly repay the debt I owe you for that but maybe at least I can help you put a few more fish in the net .
This page is dediated to Ken "the old man" Yufer , my mentor . Had Ken not been willing to share so much with me I wouldn't have much to write about . His love of and dedication to the river are legendary and he has for decades fought her battles , taught all of us here to do the same and freely shared his knowledge , flies , strategies and for many years a plastic cup or 2 with anyone willing to help with the cause .
These are the REAL DEAL , tied correctly by me . This is the 1st time in years that my actual ties have been available . There is a difference between these and the clones others are tying , a big one , trust me ;) .... They can be purchased here !
This is also where you go to learn how to tie them . There are complete recipes ,with pictures , so you can have a go at tying them yourself !
This is also where you go to learn how to tie them . There are complete recipes ,with pictures , so you can have a go at tying them yourself !
Take a walk with me on Wv's finest :) ! Here you will get aquainted with this beautiful piece of limestone trout water . Starting at the springs we will work our way down river ...
Click here to pay a visit to "the home church" of West Virginia fly fishing ! Wvangler.com is the go to place for information about fly fishing here in the mountain state !