
I just received the most recent installment (issue #4) of CATCH Magazine a new “online visual experience illustrating the best fly fishing on the planet.” Brian O’Keefe and Todd Moen have set a new standard for fly fishing online content. The photography, slide shows, video and essays are artistic, fresh, entertaining and inspiring. Even the [...]
October 2, 2008 – 8:00 pm 
First Published in California Fly Fisher Magazine, April 2008. I believe in magic. Deceiving a fish with an artificial fly is all the evidence required and I consider fly rods the wands that allow anglers to perform this bit of magic. Some rods are best suited for performing particular magical acts. Rods with smooth classic [...]
By Craig Nielsen | Also posted in Articles, Equipment, Techniques | Tagged casting, Fishing, Flies, Fly Fishing, Guide Service, Northern California, switch rod, technique, trout | September 28, 2008 – 8:00 pm 
Craig draws upon 10 years of research to put together a comprehensive list of Mt. Shasta’s finest eateries. A must read for anyone planning a visit to the area, the list includes restaurant reviews, typical prices, hours, locations, and contact info.
By Craig Nielsen | Also posted in Articles, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged breakfast, dining, dinner, favorites, local, lunch, Mt. Shasta, popular, Restaurants, Reviews, Travel | September 2, 2008 – 9:12 pm 
First published in California Fly Fisher, February 2007 “Boys and their toys,” Jerri said as I hung up the phone. “How many Spey rods do you own?” Uh oh, I hadn’t realized my wife was listening. “Five,” I offered weakly, “but one is for sale and two are actually switch rods.” “Switch rods?” she asked. [...]
By Craig Nielsen | Also posted in Articles, Equipment, Techniques | Tagged casting, Equipment, Fishing, Flies, Fly Fishing, Guide Service, Northern California, rods, switch rod, technique |