This post was last updated on December 3rd, 2022 at 07:42 pm Choosing a Fly rod For Steelhead You might be able to convert an existing trout rod you already own into your steelhead rod. Lets go over what size rod is appropriate and what you should consider. Generally I would opt for a crisp … Read more
This post was last updated on August 4th, 2021 at 07:35 pm How to Tie a Cinch Knot (Clinch Knot/Fishermens Knot) AKA Fisherman’s Knot and Clinch Knot among other names. This is such a great simple knot, that I am not sure why anyone would ever tie any other type in most situations. I am … Read more
This post was last updated on March 18th, 2016 at 08:18 pmHow to Properly Set the Hook With a Fly Rod (for trout) Fly fishing for trout is a whole different ballgame than fishing for bonefish or tarpon. Personally I don’t fish the saltwater very often, but I do know that the hooksetting technique seems … Read more
This post was last updated on August 8th, 2021 at 07:13 pmSetting your fly rod and reel cn seem overwhelming, but with the right steps, it becomes a simple process. This task is easy if you know a few knots and should only take a couple minutes to accomplish. There are a few things you … Read more
This post was last updated on May 18th, 2014 at 10:22 pm Tying a Blood Knot is Easy (if you know this Trick) For some people tying the blood knot can be very frustrating and time consuming. Follow this trick and you will be tying the blood knot in under 10 seconds in no time … Read more
This post was last updated on July 30th, 2021 at 10:49 am When it comes to how to fly fish a river for trout, there’s a lot to consider. You will likely have heard people talk about fishing the Foam while river fly fishing, but what does that mean? Here I will explain and also … Read more
This post was last updated on December 3rd, 2022 at 07:42 pm What is Fly Line Backing? Fly reel backing is normally made of dacron or braided polyester, it is the first layer of line you will put on your fly reel. It is generally sold in 50-100 yard spools. Backing is a braided line … Read more
This post was last updated on December 20th, 2015 at 08:30 pmIdentifying Various Trout Species
This post was last updated on August 8th, 2021 at 04:07 pmThere are a couple types of fly fishing reel options to consider before investing your hard earned money into one. There are two major types of reels. These are the large arbor reels and the small arbor reels. There is also a less common … Read more
This post was last updated on September 1st, 2021 at 07:32 pmThere are a number of different fly fishing leader and tippet sizes. Each size fish will require one of a different size. Here I will outline the differences, so you are sure to make the proper choice for your fishing needs. How to Choose … Read more
