My fly fishing beginnings were with soggy cheap tennis shoes, where every hidden rock and slippery log was a lesson learned the hard way. Those early days were marked by makeshift gear and the youthful belief that any footwear could double as wading boots. But as I slowly upgraded my gear and waded into more …
No other insect hatch brings more trout to the surface than a July, August Trico hatch. The Tricorythodes is one of the smallest mayfly species around and is one of the trout’s most beloved meals. While experiencing the Trico hatch and the boiling waters around you can also lead to some of the most frustrating fishing …
10 Best Trico Patterns (Nymphs, Dries with an Easy Fly to Tie) Read More »
Hook sizing can be a confusing part of any fishing. Newbies to the sport of fly fishing may think that bass needs big hooks to catch them. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In the same sense, hooks that are too small will also not help you catch more fish and may even contribute …
The humbling chase for returning salmon has kept anglers enthralled for decades. The earliest recorded evidence of fly fishing for salmon goes back some 200 years. The beauty of targeting these beasts is that it takes skill, understanding, and sheer persistence to come close to hooking one. Hook Type Recommended Size Single Hook #2 to …
The hook size or fly size is a great conversation to have and a very interesting one at that. What size fly to fish and why is important to know. This can mean the difference between a good day and a great day on the water. Before we discuss this any further, I can only …
The Best Hook Size for Trout (Catch More: Size Matters) Read More »
The color discussion has always interested me. I’m one for understanding something to grasp it best and try to learn as much as I can on a topic to make sure I can use it to my advantage. Understanding the color spectrum and how they are seen by trout is very interesting to me. Knowing …
Fly fishing with hoppers can be some of the best days on the water. The visual aspect of this method is what does it for me. Being able to see that large hopper drift down the run only to be smashed by a lurking trout, nothing gets much better than that. As I write this …
8 Best Grasshopper Patterns for Fly Fishing (Plus an Easy Tie) Read More »
The Blue Winged Olive Mayfly (BWO) is a remarkable insect tied to fly fishing. Its unique hatch generates a special response from fish, standing out among other species. The BWO, a member of the Baetis genus and Baetidae family, has its hatch during the warmer months and forms a substantial part of a trout’s diet. …
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The humble caddisfly. This has to be one of the fly patterns that has been taken for granted for decades. Why would I say this? Simply put, they are everywhere, in every life stage, and form a large part of trout’s diet. We tend to forget about these insects and focus more on the bwo …
11 Best Caddisfly Patterns for the Fly Fisher (Nymphs, Dries with an Easy Fly to Tie) Read More »
Very few things can get the blood boiling more than a dry fly that sinks at the most crucial time. This happens to all of us, and so it should. A dry fly that floats like a cork just wouldn’t seem right. Your dry will sink for several reasons: a bad drift, poor dry fly …