Author Archives: Louis Cahill
Blue Hole Fly-Fishing Setup: Video
Here’s a simple and incredibly effective setup for catching fish in the blue holes of the Bahamas. I’m not one of those purist who thinks it’s poor form to deviate from my target species. I like to have fun, and for me, catching different kinds of...
A Buyers Guide To Flats Skiffs
By Owen Plair As the world of saltwater fly fishing steadily grows, so the does the market for poling skiffs. There are tons of different flats boat companies out there today and an unreal number of different skiffs to choose from. Each flats boat is designed for...
Watch That Hook Set!
By Justin Pickett You’ve just sent your flies along their path to greatness. Your dry/dropper lays out sweetly onto the surface of the water, right where you wanted it. As you watch your fly doddle along the bumps and bubbles, it happens… The broad nose of a...
Restore an Old Bamboo Fly Rod #6: Video Series
Matt Draft is back with the 6th and final episode of our bamboo fly rod restoration series. In this video, Matt shows you how to repair a bamboo fly rod that has delaminated. You'll learn how to repair the separated sections and reinforce the repair with...
Everything You Wanted To Know About Flyfishing Leaders But Were Afraid To Ask
By Kevin Howell When I began fly fishing, quality leaders were very hard to find. The best leaders were hand tied by the Dan Baily Company in Livingston, Montana or the Orvis Company. The problem is that the tying process involved wetting the knots which, when stored...