In an effort to “match the hatch,” fly tiers have developed fly patterns to imitate just about every variation of insect a trout might eat. Why settle for a generic mayfly nymph when you can have a more precise imitation of hexagenia limbata. The problem with this, however, is that there are now thousands upon …
Filling a Well-Rounded Nymph Fly Box to Catch Fish in Any Situation Read More »
Many casts you make while nymphing are very short so short your fly line may never make it past your rod tip. Other times, especially while traditional or indicator nymphing, longer casts are needed to reach the fish, but you have to keep your line in check so it doesn’t cause your flies to drag. …
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 …
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 …
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 »
If you don’t want to rely on store-bought fly fishing leaders, why not take the DIY route and tie your own. Here’s how to get started. Building a leader specifically to your needs can improve fly turn-over, delicacy of presentation and depth of nymph. Please read through these instructions they work great with the video …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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. …