Why is rubber the best kind of landing net? Plain and simple, landing nets are fantastic. For conservative-minded anglers, you can catch-and-release a fish much quicker and cause less harm. From another perspective, it means that dinner doesn’t get away. No offense “other perspective,” but we are going to tailor this article to...
In these hot summer months, I always turn to a hopper dropper rig. I remember when I was just starting to fly fish and in the late summer months, I'd tie on a foam hopper that I made up with some craft foam from the local craft shops. I'd make this...
Everyone loves “meat” flies. I’m no exception -- I love swingin’ meat to t-rex sized fish. When I first got into streamers, I loved the idea of going after those dino sized trout you can’t get with a 22 sized BWO. But now, let’s face it, it’s an addiction. Years ago,...
The Fly Crate members just got their July monthly fly package! It took us nearly 8 hours of packing and slapping labels, but we finally got it all done here at TFC HQ. From the start of July to the end of August, there are fewer and fewer fly hatches. There are...
By Colton Orbaker We know by your expression, hooting, and hollering, that you are excited about the fish you just landed. You must remember, however, to celebrate your pursuit in a way that is respectful and courteous to the fish. Trout are actually somewhat delicate you know! Here are some helpful tips on how...
By Colton Orbaker Ever try picking out the right fly? No, no, I get it. It’s tough. Conditions are always changing and it always seems nearly impossible to pick the perfect fly for the job. But, it can be so easy. I actually use a simple 3 step process to pick mine. In fact, 80% of...
Rarely do I hear fly anglers rave about soft hackle flies. That is partially due to the lack of fishermen that use them and I bet it has to with the lack of attractiveness in these flies. “Wait, are you telling me people don’t fish these just because they look plain...
Tippet rings are extremely useful but can be an extreme pain if you have clumsy fingers. For those of you who are not familiar with tippet rings, they are an excellent way to extend the life of your tapered leaders without compromising the strength or buoyancy of your leaders and line....
Did you know that over 33% of average landfills is made up of packaging materials? According to a study conducted by the EPA and a team at Yale's Center for Industrial Ecology, there are over 228 million metric tons of trash in landfills. Nearly anything and everything can be found in a...
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