The mechanics of casting a fly rod is fairly simple: weighted fly line is used to create momentum through false casting. That momentum is used to bend the fly rod, which propels the fly forward and onto the water when the fisherman decides to actually cast. But, while...

What I love about fly fishing is that it is the perfect "Add On" to any trip. Im planning on passing through Kentucky this year, and I have a day available to toss a fly. Being a northern boy, I thought it might be tough to find some cold-water to hunt trout in...

If someone asked me what is the best state to fly fish I'd say Michigan. Yes, I'm bias Michigan is my home state, but with 1000s of miles of water front and awesome public access, I could spend a lifetime fly fishing here and never fish it all.Michigan has a...

There are so many different tools you can use to be more successful with fly fishing, and a strike indicator is one of them. However, the first few year of fly fishing I knew nothing about strike indicators. What is a Strike Indicator in Fly Fishing; A Strike...

In the course of a single summer I destroyed 3 smartphones by dropping them into the river. On phone #2, I was on a remote fishing trip in northern Michigan. I had to leave my fish camp and drive 2 hours to find a Verizon dealer. Being the "smart guy" that I am, I...

In the fish world, age is just a number. Fish don't care that the greased line fly fishing method is well over a hundred years old. They still fall for the presentation and it always leads to an eventful experience on the water. What is Greased Line Fly Fishing? The...

I don't gamble much, but we've all heard the term "Doubling Down". Fly fishing with a dropper is a lot like doubling down, you get to cover two water columns with every cast. So How Do You Setup a Fly Fishing Dropper? Observation, once at the water spend a moment or...

All these crazy terms used in fly fishing. No wonder less people are flinging flies every year. This article is going to simplify one of those mystery terms. What is a DUN in fly fishing? A fly fishing DUN is the stage of the mayfly between a nymph and adult mayfly....

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. This quote, often used in athletics, leaves out perhaps the most important aspect of these insects; their development. This is where fly fishing can take the reigns. In the development stages, these insects are known as pupae...

A fly line is typically broken up into 5 sections.  TipFront TaperBody or bellyRear Taper Running line, Which I'll define in this article. The quick answer to WHAT IS RUNNING LINE IN FLY FISHING?  The running line is a thinly coated section of fly line...

Fly fishing requires a lot of planning and gear that could make life stressful. It looks like fun, but is fly fishing relaxing? The Quick Answer to Is Fly Fishing Relaxing There are several ways to look at fly fishing as a leisure sport. The purpose and reward or lack...

To get in as much fishing as possible to satisfy my obsession, I've found that I can't let the weather stop me from heading to the river. This mentality has led me to stand in some of the coldest water imaginable in the dead of winter, swinging my humble fly with...

You always see fly fishermen with all their specialized gear such as the rod and reel, vest, net, pliers, and flies. So, is fly fishing really expensive? The Quick Answer to Is Fly Fishing Expensive Fly fishing can be expensive if you go all out, but it doesn't have...

Fly fishing looks more like a beautiful dance than fishing at times, but there could be hidden dangers.  Is fly fishing dangerous? The Quick Answer to Is Fly Fishing Dangerous Fly fishing can be surprisingly dangerous if you are not careful. The biggest risks are...

Everybody wants to catch more fish when fly fishing, but is a tippet really that important? The Quick Answer to What is Fly Fishing Tippet? A fly fishing tippet is a monofilament line attached to the end of the leader. It is a specific gauge, and you tie your fly on...

Fly fishing is loads of fun and quite relaxing, but there are so many confusing products and accessories to buy and use.? What about Floatant? The Short Answer to What is Fly Fishing Floatant Dry fly floatant is a combination of a wax and carrier in a liquid state.?...

Picture this, you?ve hooked into an amazing fish?.and it?s peeling off fly line.? You look down at your fly reel and ask yourself - do I have enough line? What is fly line backing ? the short answer Fly line backing is a line that extends the total length of line on...

So, you want to bring teach your kids how to fly fish.? We all have this vision of those perfect moments of you being with your child reeling that first fish on a fly rod.? Detailed below are the steps to teaching your kids how to be a fishing partner for life.? But...