The Parachute Adams is one of the most famous and, might I add, effective, dry fly patterns known to anglers. Moreover, between its versatility, reliability, and ease of visibility on the water, it is one of the most essential fly patterns to keep stocked in your fly box. Ok, that’s all well and good, but […]
9 Expert Tips To Avoid Fly Fishing Tangles
Looking for some tips on how to avoid fly fishing tangles? You aren’t the only one. One of the most frequently-occurring challenges all fly fishers encounter is a tangled line. So, if you happen to be searching for ways to reduce how often you find yourself detangling your rig, (when you’d really rather be catching […]
How To Set The Hook When Fly Fishing
As a beginning fly fisher, perhaps the most difficult thing to master is learning how to set the hook when a fish has taken your fly. This is arguably the most pivotal skill you will learn on your journey to becoming a proficient angler. Indeed, it may truly be the difference between a lifelong love […]
How To Handle Trout Properly (10 Critical Tips)
In the world of fly fishing, catch and release is common practice. After all, if we want to maintain the health and productivity of our fisheries for years to come, allowing trout to their natural habitat is in the best interest of the sport. That’s also why, as an angler, it is imperative that you […]
How To Cast In The Wind: 7 Simple Tips
Are you searching for tips on how to cast a fly rod in windy conditions? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Assuming you’ve taken up fly fishing in a meaningful capacity, you’ve probably come to the inevitable conclusion every mature angler must understand and embrace: it’s a rare day on the water when […]
How To Organize Your Fly Box (6 Great Ways)
Fly box organization is a surprisingly important task for anglers. So, if you’re looking for a few tips on how to organize your fly box, stick around. In this post, I’m going to cover 6 of the best ways to do just that. As a fly fisher’s experience grows, so, too, does the amount of […]
How To Take Care Of Your Waders (10 Simple Tips)
Looking for some tips on how to take care of your waders? Waders are one of the most important pieces in the arsenal of a fly fisherman, and they don’t come cheap, so it’s essential to take good care of them and make them last as long as possible. Whether you’re new to fly fishing […]
Top 10 Wading Tips To Keep You Safe (And Dry)
In this post, I’m going to cover 10 simple wading tips to keep you safe on your next fishing adventure. So, whether you are a novice without any wading experience, or an experienced angler in need of a couple reminders, stick around. One of the great joys of angling is the serenity and calm that […]
Fly Fishing Without Waders: 6 Essential Tips
Want to do more fly fishing without waders? In this post, I reveal 6 essential tips to help you get the most out of your next wet wading experience. No doubt, waders have come a long way since their early all-rubber or all-neoprene days, but even though they’re made with lighter, more breathable materials, on […]
What Is A Nymph Rig? And How To Set One Up
If you want to catch more fish fly fishing (and who doesn’t?), learning how to fish with nymphs will substantially increase your frequency of hooking and netting not only more fish but bigger fish as well. Thus, one of the first questions for anyone who so wants to expand his or her fly fishing knowledge […]