Category Archives: Fly Fishing Tips & Technique
Fly Fishing: Why Tippet Size Can Be More Important With Nymphs
Dry fly fishing, makes for a much closer call, but I still stand by my belief, that tippet size is more important with nymphs. Largely because the two most important factors in dry fly fishing success, are an accurate presentation and a drag free drift....
Sunday Classic / How to Keep Your Polarized Sunglasses Like Brand New
Look out micro-fiber cloths, there's a new player in town My polarized sunglasses are a critical piece of equipment in my fly fishing and guiding. I depend on them for keeping my vision clear and crisp, so I can untangle knots quickly, spot fish effectively and...
Fly Fishing Tip: Check Your Rig For Tangles and Unwanted Debris
It's really easy for us to get lackadaisical on the water fly fishing, especially when we're enjoying our time away from work and the beauty of the outdoors. Failing to take the time throughout the day to inspect and perform rig maintenance on the water,...
6 Proven Winter Dry Fly Patterns
Nothing allows me to forget about the cold temperatures of winter quicker, than spotting the surface rings from trout feeding on Midges or Blue Winged Olives. It's not an everyday occurrence by any means, but when it happens, it feels like someone turns the heat...
Getting your bugs in order
By Allen Gardner Are you confident in your fly selection, or are you just guessing? Most anglers open their fly box, look aimlessly at the hundreds (maybe more) of dollars of flies and make their fly selection based on their past experiences or whatever "looks good" in...