Why Warmwater Fly Fishing Is Growing in Popularity
When people think of fly fishing, they usually picture small trout streams or wide-open flats. Anglers often target trout and tarpon in those types of water, but those aren’t the only species you can use your fly rod to go after. More anglers are picking up the fly rod for bass, carp, and muskie these […]
Fall Fly Fishing in Minnesota: Why It’s Underrated for Warmwater Species
Long days, warm water, dry flies at first light, that’s what fly fishing on the Mississippi in the summer is all about. But if you’re only fishing Minnesota in June and July, you’re missing out on some of the best days on the water all year. Those days come in the fall, and they don’t […]
4 Reasons a Guided Trip with The Ridge Fly Fishing Is Worth It
There’s a certain type of angler who hears “guided trip” and hears “training wheels.” Something you use until you know better, then leave behind. Float the Upper Mississippi for a day, and that idea doesn’t make it past the first bend. This isn’t water you figure out by eyeballing it from the bank. It’s big, […]
The Ridge Multi-Day Fly Fishing Trips: Why Immersion Improves Success and Enjoyment
Any day on the water is a great day, especially when you’ve booked a guided fly fishing trip and you’re excited to fish water you haven’t explored before or target a species you’ve always wanted to catch on the fly. But sometimes one day just isn’t enough. If you’re debating whether to book a single […]
The Ridge: Why Fly Fishing Is Good for More Than Just Catching Fish
Let’s be honest, life gets crazy. It doesn’t matter what season you’re in. Maybe you’ve got a newborn who hasn’t slept through the night yet. Maybe work has been throwing five things at you at once, and none of them are slowing down. The world just piles up sometimes, and it clogs up your brain. […]
Easy Ways to Practice Your Fly Cast Before Your Trip with The Ridge
Suppose you’ve got a trip booked with The Ridge Fly Fishing; first, lucky you. You’re about to fish some of the most underrated water in the country, where a single day can put you in front of smallmouth bass, muskie, carp, and buffalo, sometimes all four. But before you start picturing a muskie eating boatside, […]
Sight Fishing for Carp in Minnesota Rivers and Flats
When it comes to sight fishing, your brain goes straight to the clear water of the Caribbean, watching a permit or a tarpon move across the flats. We’ve all seen the videos, and when we’re planning what we want to do as anglers, that’s the image that comes to mind: a solid cast, good fly […]
Fly Fishing for Carp in Minnesota: The Hardest Fight You’re Not Taking Seriously
There’s a fish swimming in nearly every major river and lake system in Minnesota that most fly anglers walk right past. It’s big and spooky. It feeds selectively and roots at the bottom like a bonefish. When you hook one on the fly, it will make you question every life decision that led you to […]
Book That Trip Now with Ridge Fly Fishing
Why should anglers book guided fly fishing trips early? You’re on the couch right now. Maybe you are scrolling social media, watching a muskie on the fly roll just below the surface or seeing a smallmouth bass explode on a topwater popper in crystal-clear water. Maybe you have been reading about carp fly fishing and […]
Multi-Species Fly Fishing Trips on the Upper Mississippi
Smallmouth Bass: The Fighter That Earns Its Reputation Why are smallmouth bass so popular on the fly? Let’s be honest, when most people think about fly fishing, smallmouth bass usually do not come to mind first. But on the Upper Mississippi, they should. The river’s clear, tannic water and low angling pressure produce fish known […]