Selecting Fly Tying Materials (Get Exactly What You Need)
Confused about what tying materials to get started with? Lucky you, I’ve got some thoughts so you can make some wise buying and tying decisions. You’re going to see some strange stuff in some fly recipes. Almost like alchemy, but we call fly tying. Polly...
Amnesia for Fly Fishing – Sighter and Running Line for Salmon and Steelhead
Sighter lines are game-changers in the fly fishing industry; in fact, with the right sighters, you will never have to guess where your dry fly or nymph is at any given point when fishing. Instead, you will monitor your dry fly and track the movement of your leader...
How to Fly Fish with Midge Patterns
Fishing with midges is one way to all but guarantee yourself fish year-round. Unlike caddis, mayflies, or stoneflies, midges are consistently present in both nymph and dry forms throughout the year. Since they’re always around, trout are used to eating them. ...
11 Best Flies for Catching Pike (Plus a Setup Guide)
For northern anglers, pike are one of those fish that will always put a smile on our face. They’re not the cleanest, best tasting or best looking, but they fight and always put us in situations that stretch our abilities. Even if you aren’t a huge fan of these fish,...
FLY FISHING TACTICS – Approaching Fish
Angling success to a large degree depends on how you approach fish you hope to catch. This applies to the saltwater angler moving in on a school of tuna “busting” bait on the surface as well as to the fisherman sneaking up on a nervous trout hiding under a log in a...Looking for the Perfect Gift for a Fly Fisher?
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