Scott Sommerlatte

Scott Sommerlatte

Staying Connected: The Nail Knot, Part 1 of 2

It is hard to ask an individual that spent hundreds if not thousands on a great fly rod and reel...

Fly Talk

I want to talk this month about all the various flies that populate our fly boxes. But strangely, to do...

Clank!

Have you ever had one of those days? As a fly fishing guide, I have had so many that I...

Tools of the Tying Trade

Not too long ago I had a friend over for drinks. While talking fly-fishing, the subject of flies came up...

Big Ol’ Uglies

If there is one thing I have learned in nearly two decades of guiding–fly fishermen from the Lone Star State...

Lead the way!

One evening last week I was watching the serial television show, Buccaneers and Bones. This series is presented by the...

Recipe for Success

Earlier today I received a phone call from an individual interested in booking a day of guided fishing. After the...

One Last Fishing Trip

For those of you who have followed my column in this publication, you already know how fond I am of...

Gear Ideas for Fly Fisherman

After two decades of guiding I like to think I have it all figured out. But that of course is...

Fly Fishing: Version Four Point “Oh Sh&#!”

Since picking up my first fly rod back in the middle 1980s I have seen the sport of fly fishing...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.

Recipe of the month

Northwoods Fish Fry

We had the pleasure to visit Oak Lake Lodge in western Ontario last August and believe me the experience was...

Grilled Redfish and Shrimp with Cajun Cream Sauce

Hashbrown Crusted Crab-Spinach-Egg Casserole

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Reports & Forecasts: December 2025

Factors Influencing Winter Trout Patterns

More Shucks for Your Bucks: A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Oyster Restoration Strategies