Fly fishing has so many different techniques and skills to learn, but, by far one of the most effective at catching fish is nymphing. Nymphing is essential to every fly angler so we dedicated this entire article to answer the most common questions we get. Table Of Contents What does nymphing...
Yes, fly fishing can be an expensive hobby if you plan on buying top-shelf gear and tools. There is a common misconception that fly fishing is only for those with trust funds and fat wallets. Like in all hobbies, there are small circles where this can be true but fly...
1. Hot Head Nymph (Sizes 12-16) Something about bright orange beads sets fish off in a certain way. It could simply just grab their attention or briefly resemble a drifting egg. We fish this pattern in a tandem-fly rig with this Hot Head Jig trailing as the lead fly (at...
Winter can be a hard time to catch trout, as our cold bloody quarry becomes less active and harder to coax into a bite. However, by using the correct patterns you can continue with your passion for fly fishing year-round. The major guidelines for winter trout fishing include: Is fly fishing...
November is a month of transition. Dependent upon your geographic region, November is either the comfortable end to fall or the chilling embrace of winter. Often, it’s a bit of both. Understanding fish behavior during transition periods is paramount to success. Fall, which is now nearing its close, can be...
November begins the transition from fall to winter, and while there is still productive fishing to be had, weather becomes a much bigger factor in your preparation. Late fall days will bring a little bit of everything, so it’s important to have the right attire at hand. Enter, layering...
As winter approaches, dry fly fishing slows down, and it’s time again to fish subsurface. Nymphing is a cold-weather winner, and if you’ve never tried it before, now is a perfect time. Let’s preface this article by saying you can nymph fish with any fly rod. If you’ve already got...
Certain species of trout, brown and brook trout in particular, spawn in the fall. October and November are the heavy spawning months. Many anglers consider it unethical to target these species during the spawn; they’ve got enough obstacles in their way as it is. It’s important to understand spawning behaviors...
Speckled Trout are inshore saltwater gamefish that checks all of the boxes when it comes to saltwater fly fishing. They are ferocious predators that strike aggressively, are widely accessible throughout the United States, great table fare, and most importantly, they will absolutely demolish a fly presentation. These fish can be...
So you want to get into saltwater fly fishing do you? You’ve finished re-watching all of the Spanish Fly episodes with Jose Wejebe and Walkers Cay Chronicles with Flip Pallot have you? You’re looking to stalk some flats for a shot at sight casting to a permit, redfish, or...
