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...
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...
Steelhead season is fully upon us, and with each new rain and the shortening of days, the action is just going to get better! Steelhead in the Great Lakes are fairly simple fish, a stark contrast compared to their Pacific cousins. Most of the fish spawn in spring but come into...
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...
Most of the flies in your box can be trimmed, colored, and adjusted to imitate practically anyhatch. Bringing a Sharpie or two and your handy clippers is all you need to take an Adams andcraft it into a spinner. Creativity Your ability to match the hatch depends on your creativity and knowledge...
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...
Euro nymphing is not as easy as watching a strike indicator plunge under the surface at every strike, but not by much. However, Euro nymphing is definitely more effective and, arguably, more entertaining due to the attentive nature you need to do it effectively. I would say that dry fly fishing...
Why? Literally, every reason is a huge bonus compared to not using a hand-crafted European nymphing leader. The leader is specifically designed for maximizing your nymphing for strikes and feeling takes. Overall, here are a few great reasons why you should be using a euro nymphing leader versus a traditional tapered...
