8 Tips for Fighting Bonefish Out Of Mangroves

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By Louis Cahill When you hook a big bonefish in the mangroves, you only get one shot at landing him. Half the reason we target bonefish is that they are such powerful fighters. A relatively modest bone can put you in your backing several times during a...



Fly Fishing: The Popper-Dropper Rig

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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...



Reece’s Masterpiece Midge

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By Bob Reece From still to moving waters, members of the Chironomidae family abound.   As a result of this, they are frequently found on the dietary menu of trout.   Having a diverse selection of imitations for this family of insects can greatly increase your chances...



Think Twice About Your Tippet Size

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HAVE YOU EVER MADE THE MISTAKE OF CUTTING OFF YOUR DRY FLY OR NYMPH RIG AND QUICKLY TYING ON A STREAMER TO TARGET A BIG FISH?  You know, when your too lazy or in a hurry to take the time to upsize to the appropriate tippet...



Rosa Parks Fished Streamers

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Stand up with me here streamer guys, you know what I'm talking about! First of all I am in no way making light of Ms. Parks courageous acts or life of service. She is on my list of personal heroes and that list is pretty damn...