Comments on: Arizona Fly Fishing: Brown Trout

By: David

David — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 18:07:02 +0000

Fantastic Trout!! What you have done is accidentally designed the latest in lip rings!!

By: John oberdorf

John oberdorf — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:06:08 +0000

Beautiful Brown. And, that other
“fish” you hooked is a monster! That
is where expert knowlege of playing
and netting is essential!

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 21:59:54 +0000

In reply to blake. They are there. Just got to keep looking and hiking. When you find them, you'll want to keep them all to yourself too. Best of luck. Ben

By: blake

blake — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 16:29:14 +0000

Just wondered where all these good backwater fish are in az.. I am an avid fly fishermen and have been fly fishing since I was 8.. I strictly use barbless hooks and practice catch and release.. I have been to many places throughout rim country and flag and williams, but I have never seen areas like this…

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 02:40:36 +0000

In reply to David.

David,

Great to hear from you and nice to hear that you are going to be in AZ. Arizona has some excellent lake fishing with some big and beautiful fish. Becker Lake near Show Low fishes well in October and Silver Creek also in Show Low is one of the easiest creeks to access in Arizona. The Salt River right outside of Phoenix is quick access as well, but in my opinion the fishing can be spotty. If you have the time, Lees Ferry is one of the prettiest places to fish and Terry Gunn has a whole bunch of great guides there on the Colorado River. Shoot me an email as the time gets closer and I can help you out a little more. Best of luck.

Ben

By: David

David — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:50:18 +0000

Planning on our first trout fishing trip to AZ this October. I have been a fly fisherman here in the sunny South in the Panhandle of Florida for many years, but never trout fished. For an older man, where would you suggest to go for wade fishing for trout? My wife and I already have out gear, but we need pointers and probably a guide. I have been reading up on Oak Creek and the many streams in the White Mountains, but due to age and old legs, we need to know which ones are the most “senior citizen friendly”. Can you offer any advice?

By: Iain

Iain — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 04:02:33 +0000

Ben,

That is one beautiful AZ brown! The girth on that brute is impressive, and the fact that you fooled it on a dry. Nicely done. Sorry about the fly in the face, and with a barbed hook no less…ouch!

Iain

By: azwanderings

azwanderings — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:26:58 +0000

Thanks all for the kind words. I couldn’t have been happier, except for no fly in the face.

Ben

By: Ro

Ro — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 01:20:39 +0000

What a ripper!!! I’m really looking forward to summer fishing! It’s such a cold winter down here. Summer couldn’t come soon enough.

What a stunning catch Ben

By: Paul Freeman

Paul Freeman — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:22:50 +0000

Awesome fish Ben! Your hook scar will add character to that mug of yours, even though are already a character. Congrats!!!