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...
Dry Fly / Emerger Leader Setup Using overly thick line and short leaders can spook fish with a heavy landing on the surface. This is where putting distance between your colored fly line and your dry fly is crucial. The key to a soft dry fly landing is a longer leader using thin, flexible...
You open your fly box and you see a mix of flies. Flashy ones that don’t look like much of anything and real buggy ones that more closely resemble insects. Which is better? The real answer is, it depends. Some flies may be better in certain conditions ranging from water...
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 truly blissful time to be out on the winter as crowds subside and trout still have to eat! Favorite trout streams that are busy with other anglers suddenly become peacefully silent even though trout lazily slip midges throughout the warmth of midday during the winter months. ...
The holiday season is upon us, and perhaps you’re wondering what to get the fly angler in your life who seems to already have everything! There’s overwhelmingly a million accoutrements that adorn vests, packs, and boats of anglers across the country. From the latest-and-greatest to tried-and-true pieces of gear, it...
Many different fly fishing flies have been made over the years from new and controversial materials. Yep, you'll notice materials used from squishy kid toys and your fancy kitchen mop are now found conveniently wrapped around a hook. Even crazier, they catch loads of fish. So as you're out...
Pennsylvania is home to some of the most outstanding trout water in all the country. Anglers from far and wide flock to the Keystone State in search of trout, and for good reason! Our waters abound with brooks, browns, and rainbows as the commonwealth boasts more miles of trout...
It’s the future of content consumption! Americans are devouring podcasts in record numbers, and the fly fishing community is no different! The ability to get our fishing fix, or learn about fly fishing, at the gym or on our morning commute changes the game entirely. There are plenty of...
Forget about going to the gym or eating better; let's talk about some New Year's resolutions that really matter. That's right, we are talking resolutions of the fishing variety! There's always room to improve as an angler and expand the scope of your fishing prowess, so follow these 5 resolutions and fish...
