Category Archives: Saltwater Fly Fishing
Winter Redfish, Challenge and Reward
The big winter redfish of Louisiana make anglers hearts race, but there are some serious challenges. Hooking a thirty pound redfish on a fly is a hoot! The big bulls you find in the marsh around New Orleans this time of year are bullies. As tough...
A Buyers Guide To Flats Skiffs
By Owen Plair As the world of saltwater fly fishing steadily grows, so the does the market for poling skiffs. There are tons of different flats boat companies out there today and an unreal number of different skiffs to choose from. Each flats boat is designed for...
Saltwater Ready Position: Video
I believe the Ready Position is the most important thing in saltwater fly-fishing. Saltwater fly fishing is all about the fundamentals. Successful anglers are the ones who get the simple stuff right, every time. The best way to maximize your opportunities, and catch more fish, is...
Making an Effective Short Presentation
Most angler worry about casting distance, but an effective short cast is often the most challenging. I once heard a captain say, “If you think casting a fly rod a hundred feet is hard, try casting one ten.” There is a lot of truth to that....
Your Odds Go Way Up When You See The Fish
Seeing fish equals catching fish. More than casting. More than fly selection. More than any other skill, one thing separates highly effective anglers. The ability to see fish. I don't care if it's tarpon or trout, bonefish or bass, seeing the fish is the best first step...