New Mexico offers a wide variety of trout fly fishing experiences for anglers of all levels. From pristine alpine lakes to meandering rivers, this beautiful state is home to numerous species of fish waiting to be caught. Its National Forests offer countless opportunities to fly fish New Mexico and it's...
The Woolly Bugger or Wooly Bugger is one of the most simple, versatile, and effective flies in fly fishing history. Trout, panfish, bass, carp, redfish, bonefish; you name it, it will eat a bugger. With that said, the woolly bugger is essential for all fly fishers, especially beginners. In this...
Georgia is not known for having large insect hatches like many of the Western states are known for, but does offer unique fly fishing opportunities 12 months of the year. From the small blue line freestone streams high in the Appalachian Mountains to the larger tailwaters found in the foothills,...
Fishing knots can either make your life easier or make your life harder. The difference is whether you know when and how to use them. In the world of fly fishing, there are a select number of fishing knots that are designed for very specific purposes, which can improve how...
Table Of ContentsTips for the SummerCaddis FliesPale Morning Duns (PMDs)TricosMidgesStonefliesBlue-Winged Olives (BWOs)Tips for Summer Fly FishingGo Early or Stay Late: Best fishing occurs early in the morning with the Trico spinner fall and nymphing. Or, in the late afternoon and evening with more mayflies, caddis flies, and stoneflies.Start With Nymphs,...
Whether you're shopping for gifts to give a fly angler, to start your own fly fishing journey, or restock your own fly box, there are hundreds of fly fishing assortments to choose from. Our ranking is based on multiple factors. First, we took a look at whether or not...
In a world full of predators, trout scatter in the presence of unnatural movement. And for good reason, it keeps them alive. A slight hesitation could mean being in the beak of a great blue heron or the jaws of a mink.Now you can understand how an aggressive cast can...
You’ll be able to use this system to slide your dry fly up or down based on the depth of the water, which will either bring your dropper fly up higher or lower within the water column.Table of ContentsWhat is an adjustable dropper system?How do I make a perfection loop?How...
Spring is one of the best times of the year to fly fish. In an effort to prepare you for the upcoming season, we’ve compiled some of the most important things to know from what flies to use and the key hatches to target.Table of ContentsWhat is hatching in the...
There are thousands of different flies available to beginners, but which are going to perform the best regardless of where you go? Over the last 6 years, we've compiled a list of trout flies to answer that exact question, "what are the best flies for beginners?" In no particular order,...
