Is a Hook Removal Tool a Part of Your Essential Gear?
It’s Friday afternoon and you are in the garage going through your tackle and associated gear, getting ready…
Tips & Techniques
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At the Vise: Tips for Creative Tying
When I began tying flies in my early teens in the 1970s, it was an art form of…
The Art of the Hook Set
The only certainty in fly fishing is that nothing is certain. Stay focused, stay confident, and be prepared.
A Plan for All Seasons: Spring
Tactical Tips for Springtime Trout The days are lengthening, the rivers warming, and both bugs and fish are…
The Art of Wading Well
Good wading skills are an essential part of becoming an accomplished fly fisher, as important as good presentation…
Catchy Ideas: Fishy Behavior
While luck certainly plays a role in fly fishing, there’s no question that the more you know about…
The Good Fight: The Evolution of Catch-and-Release
When practicing catch-and-release, how often have you heard or even said, “I saw my fish swim away, so…
Terrestrials
Don't learn the lesson the hard way—always carry terrestrials.
A Plan for All Seasons: Winter
Embrace the Cold Don’t let harsh weather stop you from fly fishing for trout Winter arrives with thick…
Catchy Ideas: Weedless Fly Mods
Warmwater and saltwater fly fishers can find themselves casting flies into places riddled with snags. Whether it’s bonefish…