While there are many different ways to catch fish, catching fish on a dry fly is considered by many to be the pinnacle of the sport of fly fishing. Dry fly fishing is when anglers fish flies that float on the surface of the water. As aquatic insects progress through...
Fly fishing is a technical sport. One that is focused on matching hatches and presenting flies in a strategic way. It could be argued that deciphering and fly fishing a trico mayfly hatch is one of the most difficult hatches to fish. Small flies, delicate presentations, and the presence of...
In a world full of predators, trout scatter in the presence of unnatural movement. And for good reason, it keeps them alive. A slight hesitation could mean being in the beak of a great blue heron or the jaws of a mink. Now you can understand how an aggressive cast can...
You’ll be able to use this system to slide your dry fly up or down based on the depth of the water, which will either bring your dropper fly up higher or lower within the water column. Table of Contents What is an adjustable dropper system?How do I make a perfection loop?How...
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 mono...
While May is usually known as the best month for hatches in the Eastern U.S., March and early April can be a great time to get out and enjoy some early season dry fly action! Trout aren’t terribly unlike us in that they can be lethargic in the cold. The chilly...
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...
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...
Once runoff subsides, it’s game on for anglers in the Western U.S. as they flock to their favorite trout waters. With flows receding and water warming, bugs start popping across the Rockies and trout feed hungrily to take advantage of this brief feeding frenzy. The dry fly action is not to...
