Trout hide in all kind of places that are a little obvious and sometimes surprising. Overall, there is always one rule to where they position themselves: an optimal spot that always them to expend as little energy as possible while still feeding, yet, it provides cover from predators or quick...
Just like every other type of fly there are different types of species you should be imitating. Your fly box should have a variety of patterns imitating each species found in your water. For example, if there is a large population of stone flying nymphs in the stream that you're...
There are times when the desire to fish a certain spot first will blind the angler to everything around them. Visions of fish in the net can cloud what is otherwise our better judgment. Perhaps there’s a blanket drake hatch and one run, in particular, has been extra productive, or...
Spring is just around the corner with the first hatches already here. In an effort to prepare you for the upcoming season, we've compiled all our favorite articles that we find essential for fly anglers looking to improve their skill. Tactics & Tips With so much buzz spring can demand a large...
Nymphing without the aid of a strike indicator is all the rage in the fly fishing world, but there are plenty of times when tying on that Thingamabobber is the correct course of action. The trouble is, the assistance of a strike indicator doesn’t necessarily mean easy times ahead for...
Fly fishing in the spring is arguably one of the best seasons for trout fishing. There is an abundance of hatches with one occurring each day no matter the weather. Some hatches can start as early as March and go long into June. Below we've listed the top hatches to...
1. Woolly Bugger (Sizes 4-12) Woolly Buggers are extremely versatile streamers perfect for nearly every body of water and can imitate a large variety of food sources such as baitfish, damselfly larvae, and large mayfly emergers. 2. Ella's Beast (Sizes 8-10) Ella's Beast is a smaller flashy alternative to the Woolly Bugger. This...
Updated 12/9/2021 1. Hot Head Nymph (Sizes 12-16) Something about bright orange beads sets fish off in a certain way. A few years back I was fishing on Beaver Run in Central Pennsylvania and my friend loaned me one of these hot head nymphs. I immediately saw a difference because nearly ever...
Hello TFC Friends, For those who haven't met me, my name is Nathaniel Treichler—but, you can call me Nate. It's true, I started The Fly Crate in my basement in 2015 to build a fly fishing community to fuel a greater purpose, which was later named our Healing Flies Program. This...
1. When is the best time to go fishing? I get this question a lot and it all has to do with your daily schedule and water temperature. [A.] Go when you find time. If you can find the time to go fishing, do it. [B.] Water temperature dedicates everything. Fish and insects will tend...
