Summer is angling heaven, as days are spent tossing dry flies in wet wading attire. One of the hardest choices is knowing what to use when there are so many great options out there! Hoppers buzz around, caddis hatches are still going strong, and nymphs will constantly produce quality...
While May is usually known as the best month for hatches in the Eastern U.S., March and early April can be a great time to get out and enjoy some early season dry fly action! Trout aren’t terribly unlike us in that they can be lethargic in the cold. The chilly...
Few things deter anglers more than water that is stained from recent rainfall or snowmelt. In fact, some anglers would probably much prefer water that is raging high than off-color. It’s a matter of comfort for most of us, and when we can’t see the bottom to know the depth...
Is there anything better than watching a steelhead cartwheel through the air as it violently shakes its head, attempting to toss our flies? It’s scenes like these that ruin other fish for anglers and leave them with an insatiable appetite for the chrome beasts that emerge each fall from the depths...
Two nymphs are a great way to cover more water and show trout multiple patterns, but it can be a major pain unless you know how to rig it correctly! On most guide trips clients will immediately make a comment about a multi-nymph setup and how it’s something they wouldn’t normally...
There’s nothing worse than fishing gin-clear water and watching fish shy away from your drift as it approaches their feeding line. While sometimes it’s the fly itself that’s causing the damage, more often than not it’s the tippet that’s spooking fish. Trout, especially on pressured waterways, get accustomed to seeing a...
Many anglers take to YouTube or go on a guided trip to learn new techniques, and much of that is centered around fishing two flies. It might be simplistic to say, “two flies are better than one,” but the fact is many times it’s true! Having multiple patterns out there increases...
Every now and then there are new accessories or techniques that come into fly fishing and truly change the sport. Simple as it may be, the tippet ring surely falls into this category. It’s become a mainstay for guides and DIY anglers alike, and the benefits of using them far outweigh...
One of the most common questions among fly anglers is, “When should I change my fly leader?” It’s a good thing to ponder, as it shows an observant nature and makes it apparent that you’re keeping an eye on your rig. There are certainly times when folks change their leader too...
You can do everything almost perfect on a nymph rig, but one minor error in the setup can really decrease efficiency and productivity. While fly placement, or rather incorrect placement, can negatively impact our goals, it’s often the split shot that creates the most issues. Adding this extra weight comes with...
