Category Archives: The Hot Ticket
Which Fly Rod Action Is Best For You?
By Kyle Wilkinson How does the angler know what fly rod action will best suite their needs and casting style? If you’re an experienced angler reading this you may already know the answer to the topic of today’s discussion. However, I have a strong feeling many...
Bonefish — Getting into the game
by John Byron You’re giving thought to going on your first bonefish expedition, but you want more information. You’re in luck — there’s a ton of great advice out there from true experts. But much of that super info is geared to someone already in the game who...
Low Flows
By Jesse Lowry Late summer out here in the Kootenay’s of British Columbia means hot days and low flows. Despite the recent heat wave, water temperatures this year managed to stay in safe ranges thanks to a solid snow pack in the alpine. These type of conditions...
Reach, Don’t Rip!
One of the most common areas of needed improvement that I see with many anglers is line management. In fly fishing, line management is a big piece of the puzzle, and to be consistently successful you must improve upon these skills and develop good habits. One...
Build Your Own Fly Rod: DIY Video 4
It’s rod building time with Matt Draft of Proof Fly Fishing. In this installment, video 4, Matt will cover wrapping the ferrules, stripping guide and hook keeper. In addition to the basics Matt will share some pro tips for the trickier steps in the process. Our...