In the previous article (chapter), we talked about how traditional nymphing techniques are centered around presenting one or more nymph flies much like you would a dry fly by making an upstream cast with a series of mends to maintain a drag-free drift. But before we get into how to fish a traditional nymph rig, …
Nymph flies are relatively basic in design and most are quite drab ? nothing special to look at. But the techniques used to fish these buggy concoctions of fur and feather can get wildly complex in a hurry. However, when you’re just kicking off your nymph fishing journey, there’s no need to complicate things. Simply …
Nymph Fishing Styles Explained: Traditional, Indicator, Euro & Chuck-and-Duck Tactics Read More »
Fly fishing isn’t a very risky sport, but wading a river to find fish can be tricky. The rocks are slippery, the footing is awkward and potentially dangerous, and you have to cope with the fatigue brought on by standing up all day. But with the right pair of wading boots, navigating your favorite river …
Frequent and thorough washing goes a long way toward keeping your waders in top condition. But there’s more to wader maintenance than a little soap and water. Use the following tips and advice to get the most life out of your waders and learn how to fix them if they bust on you. Store and …
The short answer is yes, use a landing net. But if you aren’t convinced, here are a few reasons why adding a landing net to your gear arsenal is one of the smartest, most responsible things you can do as an angler. With a Net, You’ll Avoid Last-Second Break-Offs When you try to land a …
Nymphing: The act of fishing with artificial flies that imitate aquatic insects in their juvenile, larval state or other sub-aquatic lifeforms including worms and crustaceans that trout find irresistible. In other words, a fly fishing technique to catch lots and lots of fish in practically any body of water, any month of the year, and …
What is Nymphing? An Introduction to the World of Subsurface Fly Fishing Read More »
What makes a great fly line Every angler may have a different answer to this question based on their casting proficiency, target species, and the conditions in which they fish. Setting differences in opinion aside, we feel that for a fly line to be the “best of the best” ? especially for catching trout it …
Among the many bags and packs available for carrying fly fishing gear while on the water, the time-tested fly fishing vest remains one of the best all-around options. And in this article, we introduce you the three of the best fly fishing vests for the money available in 2017. 1. Redington FIRST RUN Fly Fishing …
Just because you’re fly fishing doesn’t mean every presentation you make needs to be delicate or subtle. Sometimes you have to chuck big, nasty streamers to target and catch the largest fish in the river. The problem is, toting heavy-duty streamers can be a bit cumbersome. Luckily, there are fly boxes made specifically for the …
A high-quality fly fishing vest is a huge asset whether you’re fishing for an hour or all day. But if you don’t take the time to organize your vest in a logical way, you might end up spending more time searching for gear than casting to fish. To help you get started, here are a …