Author Archives: Hill Brand

I love fishing from shore. Its simplicity causes you to slow down and enjoy a beautiful day. And sometimes it pays off Big TIME. Because of the late spring, my normal spot was fill with spawning steelhead. At the time, … Continue reading →

Jeff Schreiner, a tournament bass fisherman on the Great Lakes, sent in picture of a nice smallmouth he caught on an 1/8 oz black Scoby. He likes the realistic goby profile and contrasting flash. “You’re right on with the Scoby. … Continue reading →

Another great trip on the Pere Marquette with my long time friend Don, aka, “Donny 25” and “Sweet Chili” Steve Martinez. We fished all morning and hadn’t yet spotted a steelhead. I had tied a new pattern and was desperately … Continue reading →

This January I had the privilege of fishing with the legendary tyer and guide, Kevin Feenstra, who’s based on the Muskegon River in western Michigan. He invented some of my favorite streamer patterns. They are a true combination of a … Continue reading →

We’re really happy to announce that we’ve received our first in-print publication in the March/April 2013 edition of In-Fisherman Magazine. It’s on shelves now, so pick one up and check out page 16! A big thanks to Editor-in-Chief Doug Stange … Continue reading →

Last month I had the pleasure of meeting and fishing with one of my favorite fishing  journalists:  Matt Straw of In Fisherman magazine. I was shaking in my waders! It was like meeting Bono! And I didn’t make a fool … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago I hit the Pere Marquette with fishing pros Steve Martinez and Kevin Morlock of Indigo Guide Service. When it comes to fishing Hill Brand jigs for steelhead, they are the specialists. We had a great time … Continue reading →

I had a great time catching coho a few weekends ago on Elk River in Elk Rapids, MI. I was up at the cottage with my family and a few friends so I didn’t want to be overly serious about … Continue reading →

We recently sent a package out to Pat Campbell in Colorado. He did some fishing on the North Platte River and sent in a testimonial. Here it is in his words: Dear Gabe, I love to fly fish. However, what … Continue reading →