What is the Biggest Brown Trout Ever Caught? (with Maps and Tips)
Fly fishing for brown trout is often done in beautiful locations with few expectations of catching something massive. The act of being on the water targeting some of the prettiest fish in the world is enough for many. However, there is always a desire in the back of...
Flying with Fly Fishing Gear (Learn the Tricks)
The anticipation of a fly fishing trip puts a smile on any angler’s face. The days before the trip are spent organizing gear, planning out the days and hoping the weather holds. Depending on the destination, flying may be necessary. Flying with fishing gear can be...
11 Fly Fishing Tactics to Catch Selective Trout
As I make my way down the riverbank, I see a couple shadows flash and disappear. I curse myself for not being more wary. I start to think about what makes a trout selective, I’m sure we could get into the debate about how smart trout are, but I tend...![How to Nymph Fish in Rivers and Streams [Complete Guide]](https://guiderecommended.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Nymph-Fishing-Rivers-and-Streams-1080x675.jpg)
How to Nymph Fish in Rivers and Streams [Complete Guide]
Nymphing isn’t something I think about specifically, because it’s something that I don’t really set out to do when I go fishing. I fish a dry-dropper-dropper rig, with the intention not of nymphing, but of presenting trout with flies imitating various life cycle...![What are the Different Types of Flies in Fly Fishing [12 Proven Flies]](https://guiderecommended.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Types-of-Fly-for-Fly-Fishing-1080x675.jpg)
What are the Different Types of Flies in Fly Fishing [12 Proven Flies]
Choosing the proper fly for your time on the water is one of the most challenging aspects of fly fishing. You can have the nicest rod, reel, waders and every other accessory you might need to land fish, but continue to select the incorrect pattern. As a result, you...
Using Split Shot and Weighted Flies for Fly Fishing
High water and fast currents require a different mindset fly fishing. Heavy flies are needed, but the age-old question is how much weight and where to add it on your fly fishing rig. On a recently, I fished conditions that demanded I change things and go...
How to Fly Fish with a Woolly Bugger
Woolly Buggers are a prized possession for many fly anglers. These flies have been in existence for decades and continue to be as productive as they were when they were first introduced. My largest trout ever was caught on a Woolly Bugger and I always throw these when...
What is the Biggest Bluegill Ever Caught?
Ah yes, bluegills. Bluegills are one of the most common and sought-after fish in North America, and they can be found in essentially any body of water in the Continental United States. It’s the fish we catch as kids by simply casting out a bobber and a worm....
How to Fly Fish with Eggs (A Complete Guide)
Steelhead fly fishers know a valuable piece of trout lore more easterners are learning. I am one of those easterners, located in western Pennsylvania, far from any salt water and sea-run fish. I have, however, found good use of the westerns’ knowledge. Fly fishermen...Looking for the Perfect Gift for a Fly Fisher?
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