Category Archives: The Hot Ticket
Go Slow Mo Fo
By Jeff Hickman Ask any Spey casting coach or steelhead guide what they find themselves saying most often during the day and most likely it's the words, "slow down". I have often joked about just getting a tape recorder to say it for me on repeat. But...
3 Tips for Swinging Flies for Trout & Other Species
By Kent Klewein SWINGING FLIES IS A SUPER EFFECTIVE WAY TO TARGET ANY SPECIES IN MOVING WATER. IT'S DEADLY WHEN IT'S DONE RIGHT. HERE ARE A FEW SIMPLE TIPS TO HELP YOU GET BETTER SWINGS. 3 ROOKIE TIPS FOR SWINGING FLIES TIP 1: DON'T HOLD YOUR ROD TIP...
Three Proven Options For Deep, Deep Nymphing
By Louis Cahill IT'S TIME TO MAKE LIKE CAPTAIN NEMO AND GO 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA. Sometimes the only trick to catching fish is getting the fly down to their level. When you're nymphing and you're not catching fish it's always a good idea to add...
Keep ‘Em Wet Photo Challenge Winner
Thanks to everyone who submitted their photos for the Keep ‘Em Wet Photo Challenge! It’s been a great success, with dozens of submissions coming in daily. We’ve received some great entries over the past several days, along with some great feedback! Choosing only one was a tough...
Starting Fly Tying Season Off Right
By Bob Reece While some people tie flies year round, the majority of fly tying in the Northern hemisphere takes place during the winter months. As the chill builds in the air, we move into this time of year filled with hours spent behind the vise...