Category Archives: Fly Fishing Tips & Technique
Sunday Classic / How to Stop the Dreaded Fly Fishing Birds Nest
DOES THIS LOOK FAMILIAR? Just about every angler has created this tangled artwork at some point, some more than others. I'm pretty good at untangling knots because I get more practice than the average angler from my guiding, but even this one required me to break...
Fly Fishing: The Popper-Dropper Rig
Like a lot of kids, I spent most of my adolescent summers chasing bass and bream on the local creeks and ponds in my area. Most days, a single rubber-legged popper tied to the end of my leader, was all that I needed to catch...
In The Dark of Night
By Johnny Spillane SOME OF THE MOST FUN I HAVE EVER HAD FISHING HAS BEEN AFTER THE SUN GOES DOWN. THE BIGGEST FISH IN THE RIVER COME OUT AFTER DARK AND THERE ARE SOME REALLY FUN WAYS TO FISH FOR THEM. If you are anywhere there is...
Saturday Shoutout / The Cobra Eats
THE LIMP COBRA IS A GREAT FLY FISHING SITE FROM FRANCE (don't worry they post in English) which shares some fun and interesting content. It's run by Marc Fauvet who teaches casting and fly tying. The site is named for one of his signature casts. Here are...
Fly Fishing: Too Much Mending Can Ruin Your Drift
One of the most critical techniques of fly fishing that anglers often lack knowledge in, is understanding how to properly mend fly line during the drift. If I tallied up all the time I spend each day instructing clients on various fly fishing techniques, teaching...