As trout rivers become more crowded and tackle developed to handle larger flies (and larger fish) warmwater fly fishing is becoming more popular and is the new frontier in fly fishing. When the boat launches on the famous trout streams look like a mall parking lot, you can still find solitude on warm water rivers and lakes nearby that offer stellar fishing.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Tim Jacobs(/) is a popular demonstration tier at various fishing shows including The Fly Fishing Show. He is a retired teacher and works as an instructor at the Michigan Youth Trout Camp each summer. He is an FFF certified casting instructor, guide, and member of the Whiting Farms Pro Team. His articles have appeared in Midwest Fly Fishing and other publications, and he was a contributor to Modern Terrestrials. He lives in New Castle, Colorado.