Summertime Smiles, Smallmouth Bass, and Floating Rivers in Iowa
Fly fishing in Iowa during the summer of 2024 has been full of rain events, full rivers, and good fishing.
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Ryan Koch
Jul 23
Fly Fishing for Rainbow Trout and Bowfin in Iowa: Backwater Bows
There are plenty of fishing opportunities in Iowa, including lots of opportunities to pursue trout in Northeast Iowa . Stocked rainbow...
Ryan Koch
Apr 26
Pond Fly Fishing Tactics: Largemouth Bass and Bluegill
While Iowa isn't known for having thousands of lakes like its neighbor state to the north, it is quickly becoming a great place for those...
Ryan Koch
Oct 20, 2023
Fall Fly Fishing in Iowa
Fall is an incredible time to be outside. The cool, fresh air is welcomed after a hot, humid summer season. October is one of our...
Ryan Koch
Jun 11, 2023
Floating and Fly Fishing the Midwest: Iowa Style
If you've ever been on a fly fishing trip on a raft or a drift boat, you know how transformative it is to your fly fishing experience....
Ryan Koch
May 23, 2023
Central Iowa Fly Fishing: The Time is Now!
It's probably one of the best times to fly fish of the entire year in central Iowa. Water temperatures are great, fish are starting to...
Ryan Koch
Apr 30, 2023
Des Moines Fly Fishing
The Des Moines metro area holds more fishing opportunities than people realize. When I first set foot in Iowa in 2013, I was not...
Ryan Koch
Sep 25, 2022
Getting Started: Fly Fishing Iowa
One of the best ways to start fly fishing in the Midwest: targeting panfish in urban ponds When you think back to the first fish that you...
Ryan Koch
Aug 27, 2022
Cats and Flies: Fly Fishing Catfish
Have you ever thought about chasing kitties on the fly rod? Iowa waters are known for their catfish. Many anglers in the state...
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