
What is the Biggest Brook Trout Ever Caught? (With Maps and Tips)
For fly anglers, brook trout are what many consider to be the creme dela creme. These are a prized possession within the world of fly fishing. Brook trout are a challenge to locate and happen to...

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...

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...

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...
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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Where to Find Trout in a River and Stream (Mystery Solved)
This might sound familiar: you’ve gathered all your gear, made the effort to drive to the water, set up your rig and finally start making some casts. After an hour or two, you’ve caught zero fish...

7 Ways to Use Hemostats Fly Fishing (With Video)
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,...

How to Fly Fish for Steelhead in Small Streams
My favorite way to chase steelhead is in small rivers and streams. One of my nameless rivers is a small stream by Western standards, especially in its upper reaches. There, following a narrow...