Standing in a river all day might sound outright ridiculous to most, but if you’ve read this far into the article, I trust you are interested in learning how to avoid freezing your tuchus off! Follow the five tips below to ensure a successful and comfortable day of winter fly...
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 the weight of my flies, the depth, and flow of the water I was fishing. The most beneficial advice I have...
Trout are spawning and steelhead are coming up to chase the salmon spawn before staging themselves. All said and done, the fall is an incredible time for fly fishing! There are many techniques for catching trout, salmon, and steelhead that fall fishing presents. The animalistic nature of pre-spawn fish will often...
Why is rubber the best kind of landing net? Plain and simple, landing nets are fantastic. For conservative-minded anglers, you can catch-and-release a fish much quicker and cause less harm. From another perspective, it means that dinner doesn’t get away. No offense “other perspective,” but we are going to tailor this article to...
There they were, the wind rivers. We had been driving for 2 and a half hours and seemingly out of nowhere, these gigantic peaks shot out of the horizon line on the sagebrush plains of Wyoming. I almost couldn’t believe my eyes, after years of planning, scouring maps and trip reports,...
Everyone loves “meat” flies. I’m no exception -- I love swingin’ meat to t-rex sized fish. When I first got into streamers, I loved the idea of going after those dino sized trout you can’t get with a 22 sized BWO. But now, let’s face it, it’s an addiction. Years ago,...
The Fly Crate members just got their July monthly fly package! It took us nearly 8 hours of packing and slapping labels, but we finally got it all done here at TFC HQ. From the start of July to the end of August, there are fewer and fewer fly hatches. There are...
By Colton Orbaker We know by your expression, hooting, and hollering, that you are excited about the fish you just landed. You must remember, however, to celebrate your pursuit in a way that is respectful and courteous to the fish. Trout are actually somewhat delicate you know! Here are some helpful tips on how...
By Colton Orbaker Ever try picking out the right fly? No, no, I get it. It’s tough. Conditions are always changing and it always seems nearly impossible to pick the perfect fly for the job. But, it can be so easy. I actually use a simple 3 step process to pick mine. In fact, 80% of...
Rarely do I hear fly anglers rave about soft hackle flies. That is partially due to the lack of fishermen that use them and I bet it has to with the lack of attractiveness in these flies. “Wait, are you telling me people don’t fish these just because they look plain...
