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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 ... |
We are still not allowed to reopen yet but hopefully will soon be able to get back to business . Thanks for your patience .
Stay safe :) !!
Stay safe :) !!
This is what an Elk River " Red Fog" Sulphur event looks like and this is why you need our #16 Sulphur Triple Twelve Pack in the box before heading to the Lady this coming May and June ! To not have the right stuff is simply not an option ...
#16 Sulphur Triple Twelve Pack
#16 Sulphur Triple Twelve Pack
New Waters Available for 2020 !
For 2020 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 have expanded our wild trout trips to include 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 2020 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 have expanded our wild trout trips to include 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 !