Category Archives: Fly Fishing Tips & Technique
Feel the Tarpon Burn
The first step in landing a big tarpon is getting a really good hook set. If your hook fails to penetrate the hard boney mouth of the tarpon, it almost always will be spit out after the first or second jump. My previous trip to the...
Sunday Classic / What is more important, presentation or fly choice?
A few years ago, I was lucky enough to have the honor to participate in a podcast interview for askaboutflyfishing.com. It was an hour long conversation over the phone, with me spending most of that time talking about trout tactics on my home waters. Just...
11 Tips for Correctly Presenting Your Fly To Tarpon
Anyone that's fly fished for tarpon probably knows how easy it is to present the fly incorrectly. If you miss your target, even by just a little bit, it can drastically lower your chances for getting a tarpon to eat. Cast the fly too close, and...
Sunday Classic / Tapping into your Subconscious Thinking
For years, I've felt like my subconscious has put me in a zone on the water. One of the most stimulating and interesting TV shows that I take the time to watch every chance I get is "Through the Wormhole" on the Science Channel. Go ahead...
Saturday Shoutout / Bear Necessities
Summer fishing season brings anglers and bears together and not always for the best. Bears are a fact of life for fly anglers. Trout country is often bear country and a smart angler will be prepared for a run-in. Most bear encounters which end in an...