Fly Fishing Scuds And Sowbugs For Trout
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
How to Save Your Leader: Use a Tippet Ring
Tippet rings are extremely useful but can be an extreme pain if you have clumsy fingers. For those of you who are not familiar with tippet rings, they are an
Weight, What? Yea it’s true, you’re not getting deep enough!
Every fly fisherman, at some point in time, needs a tactical intervention. In my case, it happened to be a depth issue. I needed to properly understand the connection between
How to Nymph in the Winter
“This might be a stupid question, but can you fly fish in the winter?” I’ve been asked this question more times than I can count and the answer is YES,
Nymphing with Split Shots Makes All the Difference
Adding supplemental weight to your nymphing rigs is the difference between catching fish and not. Here’s why. The whole idea about split shots and using heavier beads is not only
Fly Fishing High Muddy Water
Flooding can be a major problem for fish, not just us humans. With vast amounts of debris and sediment being pushed downstream, it can be tough for fish to discern
6 Different Strike Indicators for Nymphing
There are fly fishing indicators designed for nearly every single different scenario. I’ve even used buoyant pieces of a twig when I made the mistake of leaving my foam indicators
Awesome Tips For Nymphing Flies Under An Indicator
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
The Breakdown On Fly Fishing Nymph Flies
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
How To Fly Fish Nymphs Using Indicators In 4 Steps
As you’re tackling the deep pools and runs in your local streams with some nymph flies, strike indicators will eventually become necessary. These are nothing more than the fly fishing
How to Fly Fish Squirmy Wormy Flies For Big Trout
In many cases, fly fishing with squirmy wormies is more effective than fishing the claimed more natural counterpart of imitating hatching insects like blue-winged olives or some nymph. Some fly
Tips for Fly Fishing Egg Flies For Trout or Steelhead
Many associate gaudy, articulated streamers with big trout, but it’s often eggs that yield the true giants of the deep. Pound for pound, nothing has more protein in a trout’s
4 Tips to Fly Fish Midge Patterns in Winter
While anglers desperately await the arrival of spring and the hatches that serve as a welcome relief from winter, midges still dominate the late winter months. Bug life often mirrors
Dry-Dropper Nymph Tactic For Selective Trout
Every fly angler has been in this exact situation hundreds of times. You’ve found a slow-moving pool with a pod of trout visibly rising to feed. The trout are rising
10 Great Multiple Fly Rig Setup Combinations For Trout With Flies You Already Have
There isn’t much that gets an angler’s heart pumping quite like a big trout hammering terrestrials right on the bank, which makes August a month to look forward to each
3 Flies for Early Season Pennsylvania Steelhead
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
Easy Tips To Improve Your Steelhead Nymphing Rigs For More Hookups
Steelhead can’t resist a well-placed nymph rig, and that’s why most fly anglers start each trip targeting fish in this manner! When fly fishing for steelhead in the Great Lakes
4 Lightweight Nymphs for Tandem Fly Rigs in the Winter
Winter can be an incredibly rewarding time to be out on your favorite trout stream! With fewer people sharing the water, the winter months offer up a fantastic opportunity to
What Is Euro Style Nymphing And How Do You Euro Nymph?
Euro nymphing is a specialized form of fly fishing using only heavily weighted nymphs with no split shots or strike indicators. It has been referred to as Czech, French, Tight-line,
How to Catch Trout on Stoneflies
For all of the squinting into fly boxes trying to locate the size #26 midge that goes on during winter, that goes out the window when it comes time to
Why Should I Use A Euro Leader?
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
Is Euro Nymphing Easy?
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,
How to Rig a Double Nymph Setup
Two nymphs are a great way to cover more water and show trout multiple patterns, but it can be a major pain unless you know how to rig it correctly!
How Do You Fish With Two Flies?
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
What are Tippet Rings Used For?
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
Where to Put Split Shot on a Nymph Rig?
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,