5 Spring Fly Fishing Tactics and Flies
For most of us, spring means warm weather and abundant hatches. From Pennsylvania to California, you'll start to see stoneflies, dark-toned mayflies, and caddis coming off. Spring offers so much
Best 17 Trout Flies for March April and May Spring Fly Fishing
Everyone has their favorite go-to flies for spring. But, across the board there is very little variety. So, we made this list to show you some other great spring flies
Fly Fishing the Eastern Sulphur Hatch in Pennsylvania
Thousands in flight and every single trout gettin’ some action.
In my small trickle of a stream, wild brown gorge on what we call Sulphurs. An Eastern late May and early
6 Different Ways to Dry Off Your Dry Flies
If you’ve ever been fly fishing long enough with dry flies you’ll know that they always take on water and sink after a few fish and drifts. This can be
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
9 Spring Streamers You Should Consider For Trout
1. Woolly Bugger (Sizes 4-12) Woolly Buggers are extremely versatile streamers perfect for nearly every body of water and can imitate a large variety of food sources such as baitfish,
A Simple Guide To Spring Hatches & Trout Flies You’ll Need
Hatches across the United States from March – End of May Eastern & Mid-Western Hatches Midge (Size 16-26) Sulphurs (Size 12-16) Blue Winged Olives (Size 18-22) Quill Gordon (Size 12-14)
Spring Fly Fishing Guide And Nearly Everything You Should Know
Spring is just around the corner with the first hatches already here. In an effort to prepare you for the upcoming season, we’ve compiled all our favorite articles that we
Proven Tips to Identify Bugs And Catch More Fish
Trout are rising feverishly all around us as we stare hopelessly into a box of neatly organized dry flies. There have been no willing participants as our caddis, drake, and
3 Ways To Find Productive Fishing During Runoff
The first sign that summer is truly here has to do with…snow? Yes, snow! More specifically, the melting of snow in the mountains that leads to swollen rivers and streams
The 15 Best Trout Flies For Spring Fly Fishing That Actually Catch Fish
Spring fly fishing offers wonderful catches for fly anglers to catch trout coming out of their winter lethargicness. As the water begins to warm all sorts of aquatic insects begin
Best Early Spring Dry Flies for Big Trout
I fish many stream systems and will admit that my fishing will typically focus on small streams. This means that my dry fly fishing will target some small stream fish,
3 Tips to Catch More Spring Steelhead
Most anglers associate steelhead fishing with the colors of autumn and snows of winter, but there’s great fishing to be had in spring as well! Fall rains swell tributaries of
Best Spring Hatches and What Flies to Use
Spring fly fishing is punctuated by strong hatches that stir trout from their winter slumber and into a feeding frenzy. The warmth of spring stimulates bug life in a big
4 Great Flies For Stocked Trout In The Spring Season
While everyone loves to catch wild trout, many anglers have no choice but to target stocked trout thanks to their prevalence and proximity to home. There’s nothing wrong with going
How to Catch Trout During Runoff
Runoff is one of the more challenging aspects of fly fishing in the West during the months of May, June, and sometimes July. Tranquil streams that were mere trickles all
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
Top 3 High Water Nymph Rigs for Trout
Throughout much of the East, March can be a tricky time to be on the water thanks to melting snow and constant rain. The extreme cold of winter may be
Top Early Spring Hatches for Trout
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
How to Catch Trout on Caddis Flies
Anglers who experience their first big caddis hatch aren’t soon to forget the event. There are surely stronger hatches with bigger bugs that occur throughout the season, but few are
Fly Fishing Divers And Popper Flies For Warm Water Bass
As the water warms up in the spring and summer, you can enjoy some of the most exciting action of the year as fish activity rises rapidly. There are few
Mid-West Tips for Fly Fishing Rivers During Runoff
Few situations present more of a challenge for anglers than runoff in the West. Gentle mountain streams become raging torrents and lazy tailwaters become gushing, chocolate milk rivers as snow