Spring creeks, whether in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area or Montana’s Paradise Valley are notoriously tricky to fish. Clear, glassy water shows the fish your every move and with an abundance and variety of natural food, spring creek trout tend to be highly selective. But just like trout in freestones and tailwaters, trout in spring creeks do […]
Nymphing Strategies for Technical Spring Creeks Read More »
The nymphing techniques and strategies covered in this series are mostly geared toward catching trout in rivers. But let’s not forget that trout also thrive in stillwater lakes and ponds of all sizes. And since lake-bound trout do the majority of their feeding on aquatic insects subsurface just like stream trout nymphing is often the
A Complete Guide to Stillwater Nymphing Read More »
When it comes to fly fishing, there’s always something up for debate. One question that can spark a heated back-and-forth is what is the best way to carry fly fishing gear? While sling bags, chest packs, and lumbar bags have seen a surge in popularity in recent years, we feel that the humble fly fishing
What are the Benefits of a Fly Fishing Vest? Read More »
Exploring new streams is one of the most exciting aspects of fly fishing. Every run, pool, and riffle presents a new puzzle that must be pieced together in order to find the fish and catch them. And while there are many stream factors that should inform your rig choices, fly selections, and presentations, the current
Coping with Current: How to Fish Nymphs in Slow, Medium, and Fast Water Read More »
Finding the perfect leader length is one of the fly angler’s ongoing battles. Chances are, just when you feel like you have your leader dialed in and casting great, a head wind will kick up and you’ll be forced to start from scratch. So How Long Should a Fly Fishing Leader Fly fishing leaders range
How Long Should a Fly Fishing Leader Be? Read More »
You get to a new river and have a basic idea of the style of nymphing you want to try. You think, today feels like a great day to work on indicator nymphing. So you build your leader, tie on your flies, and set your indicator to what you feel is a good starting depth.
Reading Water for Nymph Fishing Read More »
If you want to fish for migratory species like salmon and steelhead with a fly rod, adding chuck-and-duck tactics to your tool bag can help you succeed when more traditional fly fishing methods fail. In “Nymph Styles Explained,” we went over the basics of why chuck-and-duck works so well in high, dirty water. We also
How to Rig and Fish Nymphs Chuck-and-Duck Style Read More »
Felt wading boot soles offer amazing grip on the slimiest, slipperiest rocks. But unfortunately, felt soles don’t last forever and will eventually wear out. However, if you’re willing to play cobbler for a few hours, worn out felt soles can be replaced. Follow these steps to give new life to your favorite wading boots! 1.
How to Replace the Felt on a Wading Boot Read More »
A landing net is an indispensable tool that benefits fly anglers and fish alike. For anglers, using a net means more fish landed, fewer tangled lines and last-second break-offs, and more time to stage the perfect fish photo. For the fish, a net means minimized stress upon landing, faster hook removal, and less damage to
The Best Fly Fishing Landing Net Read More »
In “Nymph Fishing Styles Explained,” we touched on the benefits of fishing nymphs with an indicator which include exceptional depth control, strike indication, and drag detection. Now it’s time to learn how to tie and fish the ever-effective nymph indicator rig to start catching fish. The instructions that follow are for tying a two-fly nymph
How to Tie and Fish a Basic Nymph Indicator Rig Read More »