Fly line selection is the most important part of any fly fishing setup. Fishing for smallmouth bass on the fly is not different. Smallmouth take a wide variety of flies in a wide variety of presentations, so you want a versatile line. Smallies are typically found in more temperate water than most trout water, so … Read more
Choosing the right fly line can be a daunting task. Floating/sinking and weight are often the primary considerations in fly line selection and tend to get the most attention. Just as important, is using a fly line designed for the climate you’re fishing. So what is the difference between cold fly lines and tropical fly … Read more
Fly fishing for pike and musky is a thrilling experience. The strikes can be savage, the fights explosive, and it can be all over in a matter of seconds. Fly fishing musky also differs greatly from most fly fishing, let me teach you how to target pike by fly fishing Hooking into big esox (genus … Read more
It’s the morning of the first day of fishing season. I packed all my fly fishing gear in the car the night before. In the morning, I rush out to my (not so) secret spot to get there before anyone else and wait for the sun to rise. Successful in claiming the best spot on … Read more
There are some very firm opinions in the angling community regarding which knots are the best to use. Every angler has their own reasons for using certain knots, and there are pros and cons to many of the commonly used knots in fly fishing. The knots below are the ones I personally use/have used and … Read more
Black Friday is fast approaching, many people are likely wondering what to buy for the fly angler on their Christmas list. Well those people are in luck because I just happen to be a fly angler and I have a pretty good idea of what the fly angler on your Christmas list would like for … Read more