Few things are more embarrassing than asking an angler on their way up from the water what flies to use and not being able to understand their answer. Chances are you won’t have signal to Google the fly so you nod your head and move along. Different areas of the world...

Anglers can all recant tales of days that nothing in their tackle box worked. The conditions seemed perfect to catch fish. Whether it was a beautiful hatch right at sunrise or dropping temperatures at dusk, optimism was through the roof. The fish are flying out of the...

Someone once told me that the best time of day to fish is whenever the fish decide to bite. And this is true. Fish will feed all day long, but there are certain times of day when it’s easier to get them to fall for an artificial bait. If you opt to go in the middle of...

More often than not, parents refuse to answer what child they love most. There are days, however, when one becomes the clear favorite. One too many temper tantrums may push parents to consider putting one up for adoption. Fly anglers have a similar relationship with...

If Luke Bryan taught us anything in his 2010 his country song, it’s that “Rain is a Good Thing”. According to Mr. Bryan, rain wets the dirt roads for mudding, makes the corn grow and also helps women fall into his arms. Can You Fly Fishing in the Rain? YES - most...

I love fly fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, but having the right gear makes all the difference. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are hard hitting, tough fighting fish that can be caught from Texas to Nebraska and Washington to Florida. You can find them in...

The feeling that many women have while wearing no makeup is similar to what an angler feels like when they forget their hat. They left a little piece of themselves at home. Anglers need to feel comfortable when they’re on the water. Fishing is frustrating enough so a...

A quality fly line is easily one of the most important components to a successful fly fishing outfit. You can cast like a pro with an inexpensive fly rod and a great fly line. With the cost of a fly line approaching $130 you’ve got to ask how long does a fly line...

I have been fly fishing for bass for 30 years, but the sheer fury with which they strike a fly still takes my breath away. I have tried every fly from Parachute Adams to eight-inch-long articulated streamers, and after 30 years I have compiled this list of my favorite...