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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 ... |
Waters Available for 2021 !
For 2021 we are offering a far wider range of guided trips/waters than ever before . We are of course still offering trips on Elk and Slaty but we are ever expanding our list to include both the North Fork of the South Branch and the main stem of the South Branch of the Potomac River . Big water , Big fish :) ...
We are also expanding our list of streams offering true wild trout trips on the very best of the Potomac drainage wild trout waters . These waters are classic eastern freestone streams , full of fish (native brookies , wild rainbows and wild browns ) and provide a far less crowded fishing experience . Wild trout fishing , in a wilderness setting , may well be the best therapy ever developed for dealing with life's trials . Give us a call at 304-567-3674 to schedule your trip .
For 2021 we are offering a far wider range of guided trips/waters than ever before . We are of course still offering trips on Elk and Slaty but we are ever expanding our list to include both the North Fork of the South Branch and the main stem of the South Branch of the Potomac River . Big water , Big fish :) ...
We are also expanding our list of streams offering true wild trout trips on the very best of the Potomac drainage wild trout waters . These waters are classic eastern freestone streams , full of fish (native brookies , wild rainbows and wild browns ) and provide a far less crowded fishing experience . Wild trout fishing , in a wilderness setting , may well be the best therapy ever developed for dealing with life's trials . Give us a call at 304-567-3674 to schedule your trip .
Looking For a Better Dry Fly / Active Emerger ?
Meet the "UnUsual" :) ...
These CDC duns/active emergers take the fish catching properties of the original snowshoe miracle , the Usual to another level ! If you enjoy pulling a Usual under then letting it "pop" back up to the surface , eliciting violent takes , then the "Unusual" is really going to put a smile on your face :) ! You can order them Here !
Meet the "UnUsual" :) ...
These CDC duns/active emergers take the fish catching properties of the original snowshoe miracle , the Usual to another level ! If you enjoy pulling a Usual under then letting it "pop" back up to the surface , eliciting violent takes , then the "Unusual" is really going to put a smile on your face :) ! You can order them Here !
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 !