Category Archives: Fly Fishing Tips & Technique
My Spey Debacle/Two Handed Conundrum
By Brian Kozminski I am a newbie. As in I have only cast a two handed rod a few times for Steelhead on the lower Manistee River. Completely foreign and looking to establish at least some credibility in the Spey Casting World of Fly Rods. I have...
A Short Quick Cast
By Bruce Chard MANY FLY ANGLERS THINK, IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE SALT, YOU NEED TO HAVE A GREAT DISTANCE CAST. That can be true on a calm day when all fly anglers struggle to add another 5-10ft on their cast. But in reality the...
Sunday Classic / What Does The Trout See?
DID YOU EVER WONDER WHY FISH EAT BRIGHT PINK WORM PATTERNS, OR THINGAMABOBBERS FOR THAT MATTER? Ever watch a trout refuse your dry fly and wonder what he saw that he didn't like? A trout's eye serves the same purpose as ours but it functions in...
Sunday Classic / Fish Floating Nymphs for Selective Trout
TELL ME IF THIS SOUNDS FAMILIAR. You're kneeling at the edge of a slow glassy pool watching several big trout inspect what floats above them. You change flies, again, and make yet another perfect presentation, only to watch the fish move three feet out of the...
Saturday Shoutout / Olsen on Competition
Whether you are a fan of competitive fly fishing, or not, There is certainly plenty to learn from those who compete. Our buddy and regular G&G contributor Devin Olsen made an appearance on “Ask Me About Fly Fishing” the other day. It was a great discussion...