Category Archives: The Hot Ticket
8 Elements of Fly Design to Follow for Imitating Trout Food Sources
When tying fly patterns, it's very important that you try your best to incorporate several different elements of fly design to increase their effectiveness. No one knows with complete certainty what order or priority trout rank each element of a food source or fly pattern,...
Fly Fishing the Trico Hatch & Spinner Fall
The first major spinner fall that I ever witnessed and had the pleasure of fishing took place many years ago on the South Platte River in Colorado. I'll never forget the excitement I felt as I watched countless trico spinners floating downstream in the surface...
Top anglers simply fluff about less
By Chris Dore They get into position, and get their fly out there in front of fish quick and without hassle. This is one of the reasons why they simply catch more fish. THE SCENARIO... Now Johnny Punter, upon being shown a feeding fish will saunter into...
Saturday Shoutout / April and Me
I recently had t opportunity to record an episode of Anchored, with April Vokey. I’ve been a fan of April’s podcasts for some time. I think she has a real talent as an interviewer and she works very hard at it. Her interviews are always thoughtful...
Using UV Clear Coats
By Bob Reece UV clear coats are a relatively new addition to the family of fly tying materials. Several brands have appeared on the market over the past few years. Within these brands there are several varieties with regard to the viscosity of the liquid and...