Posts by Pat Dorsey

As you travel down river the crystal-clear Kvichak River (kwee-JACK) about 4 miles from majestic Lake Iliamna, Alaska’s largest lake, you will find Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge nestled intimately upon the ridge overlooking this vast pristine wilderness of south western Alaska. This area is known throughout the world as the pinnacle of sport fishing for the…

Fly fishing aficionados consider autumn to be one of the most magical times of the year. The change of season brings solitude, consistent flows, dependable hatches, opportunistic trout, and spectacular landscapes filled with magnificent colors. With the days getting shorter, and the end of the season in sight, anglers often feel a sense of urgency…

Shane Stalcup’s CDC Biot Trico Comparadun is my favorite Trico imitation. It can be fished as a dun, spinner, or drown spinner imitation. I typically tie it in sizes 20-24 to match the Trico hatches that occur throughout the Western United States. Here is the recipe, tie a few up, you’ll be happy you did!…

Tricos produce a feeding frenzy that is unequaled to any other mayfly emergence during the summer season. This fabled hatch is often dubbed the “white-winged curse” because it will bring the best (or worst) out of any serious dry fly angler. Female duns begins hatching around 7 a.m., mating swarms develop by 9 a.m., and…

Pale morning duns, or PMD’s (a nickname derived from the initials of it’s common name), provide anglers with reliable dry fly fishing during the summer months. Their widespread population, convenient hatching times, and willingness to hatch in beautiful weather, makes them one of the most popular aquatic insects. Daily emergences can last for a few…