This post was last updated on October 7th, 2014 at 07:04 pmIf you’re in the mood to dump almost 1K on a new reel, this dancing bears grateful dead reel might just suit your fancy. This is limited to 250 total reels, so when they hit the market in mid-September 2014 you had better be … Read more
This post was last updated on August 17th, 2021 at 08:18 pm The Skamania steelhead gets its name from the hatchery in Washington that first created it. Skamania trout tend to run in warmer waters than the normal breeds, both the summer and winter runs spawn in later winter to early spring. What sets the … Read more
This post was last updated on December 3rd, 2022 at 07:42 pm Tips for Taking Your Children FlyFishing Taking your kids out fishing is a great way to spend quality time and teach them a great sport they will cherish the rest of their lives. In this article I will offer tips that will not … Read more
This post was last updated on November 15th, 2014 at 10:22 pmHow to Properly Time Your Fly Fishing Hookset for Trout Under Various Conditions The speed of your hookset will have to change to accommodate the various trout species and also the water in which you are fishing. Nearly every day on the river I … Read more
This post was last updated on August 15th, 2021 at 11:26 pmWelcome to the history of fly fishing! Now, some fly fishing enthusiasts will probably know the entire history of fly fishing. However, for those of you who are slightly less clued up, here’s a brief summary of the glorious history of the sport. We’ll … Read more
This post was last updated on August 21st, 2017 at 08:42 pmFluorocarbon vs Mono In this video I compare fluorocarbon with monofilament to decide if it’s worth it to buy the expensive fluoro. Honestly, after filming this video and testing these lines..I’m feeling like monofilament might be a better buy. Below you’ll read a lot … Read more
This post was last updated on January 9th, 2014 at 04:22 pmLanyards for the Fly Fisherman It was a warm spring night and the sun had just set. I was in Northern MI in the midst of the elusive hex (Hexagenia Limbata) mayfly hatch. The trout had just begun eating these large flies on the … Read more
This post was last updated on January 27th, 2022 at 09:06 pmFly fishing is a sport that can be enjoyed by anyone, and fly fishing indicators help with that. It’s not about how big your muscles are, or how fast you can run; it’s about patience and technique. Fly fishing indicators help identify strikes and … Read more
This post was last updated on December 3rd, 2022 at 07:42 pm
There seems to be a lot of great looking new kayaks to hit the market that should be more than suitable for easy fly fishing. Here I will outline some models that stand out to me. Some of these are very interesting and should be considered if you cannot use a drift boat, and/or often fish alone. Lets get right into it..
This post was last updated on December 3rd, 2022 at 07:42 pm If you have a brother, father or other fly fisherman on your gift list, then here are some of the best fly fishing gifts. These gift ideas fall into the category of being “always needed”. So buying these great fly fishing gift ideas … Read more
