8 Tricks with Scissors, Clamps and Hemostats for Fly Fishing
Being prepared in life is a key facet of being successful. To be successful as a fly angler, time needs to be put in off the water organizing flies, rods, reels and the minor accessories. Too often, I get to the water and realize I forgot one or two things. One of the...
The Best Rods, Reels & Line for Nymph Fishing
Before we dive into the specifics of what makes the best fly rod, reel, and line for nymph fishing, a quick note of encouragement: You can fish nymphs successfully with practically any fly rod. Just because we get into the technical aspects of nymph fishing gear,...
17 Favorite Fishing Quotes
There is certainly something in angling that tends to produce a serenity of the mind. ~Washington Irving if it was so easy they’d call it fly catching There is no greater fan of fly fishing than the worm. ~Patrick F. McManus Fishing is a… discipline...
Fly Fishing with Hoppers (Tips, Tricks and a Quick Tie)
There’s nothing like a warm, summer evening on the water. Every angler knows that late summer means terrestrial season. I will always remember my first time fishing with a hopper pattern. It took less than 10 seconds and I had a massive brown take my fly. From then...
How to Select the Best Wading Staff (A Guides View)
There are few parts of fly fishing that are truly frightening, but the idea of wading sets many anglers on edge. The first time I waded into the Boulder River in Montana taught me about the power of water and that no fish was worth the risk of serious injury. It’s...
How Fly Fishing Reels Work
Are you wondering how the fly fishing reels work? After all, unlike the spinning reels, which are all-round fishing gear used for a wide range of purposes, fly fishing reel is only used to cast artificial flies. And with fly fishing dealing with casting the line with...
The Blues of Summer (Fly Fishing for Summertime Bluegills)
Last summer my bluegill fishing was definitely weird. The fish wouldn’t hit anything, shallow or deep, cork, rubber or feather. They just weren’t interested. I followed the same time patterns as previous years. Late afternoon outings that have proven...
Can You Fly Fish in A Lake? I Find Out!
Generally, the 11 types of lakes found on the planet can be grouped into three classes depending on their biological productivity level. And if you have never caught trout in these different groups of lakes, then I am sure you wonder, can you fly fish in a lake? Well,...
What to Wear Wet Wading (Fly Fishing Gear Guide)
When it comes to what’s on the forefront of a fly angler’s mind before a day on the water, what to wear is usually low on the list. Flies, rod and reel choice and the ideal fishing spot is what most of us focus on before we go. We likely have a trusty pair of waders...Looking for the Perfect Gift for a Fly Fisher?
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