The Best Fly Fishing Attire for Comfort and Flexibility
I’ve always said being comfortable will help you catch more fish. Being warm wading or protected from the sun gives you a chance to relax. Being relaxed lets you get into the right...
Can You Catch Pike on a Fly? (I Find Out)
I think it’s the teeth. When I was a kid, for fun whenever I caught a pike I’d keep it and cut the head off. Then I’d put the head on one of those ant piles you see. If other...
What is the Best Fishing Multi-Tool? (I’ve Got 5 That Are All Great)
The success of any fishing trip can be determined by numerous factors, with the main one being the quality of the tools you use for tackling lots of small tasks on the boat. Unfortunately, carrying...
Best Fly Fishing Reel for Bass
Most fly anglers leave bass fishing up to those with the fancy bass boats and thousands of dollars in spin fishing gear. As a result, they miss out on hours of fun targeting a fish that’s easily...
What Is a Large Arbor Fly Reel? Let’s Find Out!
How fast can you crank a reel handle? That hot steelhead has decided to play a trick on you and run toward you at a speed that defines a silver bullet. Slack line and a jump usually results in...
Best Fly Fishing Reel for Salmon
When it comes to salmon fishing, many anglers put quite a bit of their money and worry into their rod. Yes, your rod is making the cast and bringing in the fish, but your reel is the unsung hero of...
3 Great Trout Flies to Try and Tie
What make a good fly for trout? Simple the right silhouette used at the right time. Below are three examples that WILL put fish in the net. What’s even better is that these flies...
How To Fly Fish in the Winter (Flies, Setup and More)
Is Fly Fishing Good in the Winter? If finding solitude with a fly rod is how you relax, winter is the time. Here in Michigan tossing a fly in the winter can be pretty cold, but with some...
FLY FISHING TACTICS – Learn the Art of Presentation
One of my favorite fly fishing tactics to share is understanding how to present the fly and matching the hatch. Fly fishing will provide you with a lifetime of learning and enjoyment. You will learn...
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,...
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...
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...