There’s nothing worse than fishing gin-clear water and watching fish shy away from your drift as it approaches their feeding line. While sometimes it’s the fly itself that’s causing the damage, more often than not it’s the tippet that’s spooking fish. Trout, especially on pressured waterways, get accustomed to seeing a...
Many anglers take to YouTube or go on a guided trip to learn new techniques, and much of that is centered around fishing two flies. It might be simplistic to say, “two flies are better than one,” but the fact is many times it’s true! Having multiple patterns out there increases...
Every now and then there are new accessories or techniques that come into fly fishing and truly change the sport. Simple as it may be, the tippet ring surely falls into this category. It’s become a mainstay for guides and DIY anglers alike, and the benefits of using them far outweigh...
One of the most common questions among fly anglers is, “When should I change my fly leader?” It’s a good thing to ponder, as it shows an observant nature and makes it apparent that you’re keeping an eye on your rig. There are certainly times when folks change their leader too...
You can do everything almost perfect on a nymph rig, but one minor error in the setup can really decrease efficiency and productivity. While fly placement, or rather incorrect placement, can negatively impact our goals, it’s often the split shot that creates the most issues. Adding this extra weight comes with...
When anglers think of winter fly fishing, it’s not often that dry flies come to mind. Rare is the January or February day when we ditch weights and indicators in favor of fly float and parachute dries. They do happen, however, and the ambitious fly fisher can catch trout on dries...
A good bug hatch is always a welcomed occurrence for fly-fishers. Very few hatches, however, are backed by the anticipation surrounding what thousands of eager anglers will experience this summer. Starting in mid-May, and lasting through to the end of June, the Brood XIII and Brood XIX will emerge. This co-emergence...
Fly Fishing is a complex sport. There are times of the year when an angler may go to the water anticipating catching fish in a particular way and it just doesn’t happen. This can be especially true during the colder fall, winter, and early spring months. As anglers, we focus...
When nothing is working. You could be doing everything right and still have no luck catching anything. Sometimes matching the hatch and making near-perfect casts doesn't guarantee landing a fish. However, there are a few fly fishing tactics that you can do to maximize your efforts and improve your chances drastically. Keep...
When you see visible signs of trout feeding on the surface don't immediately make a beeline for the water's edge. Your most definitely going to push them away and pause them from feeding. Trout can see quite well directly on their sides about 90 degrees front-to-back. The best places for...
