Tag Archives: Fly Fishing
IFTD Behind The Scenes
THE INTERNATIONAL FLY TACKLE DEALERS SHOW IS BIGGEST EVENT ON THE INDUSTRY CALENDAR. Once every year, folks from around the world come together to see what's new in fly fishing gear for the coming year. It's always exciting, fun and educational. More than just a chance...
The Chum Salmon, He’s Mad As Hell And He’s Not Going To Take It Anymore
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A FIGHT, THIS IS THE GUY TO GIVE IT TO YOU. Chum salmon get very little in the way of respect. It's either called a chum or a dog salmon. I don't even know it's proper name but it's pretty clear from...
Fly Fishing: Too Much Mending Can Ruin Your Drift
One of the most critical techniques of fly fishing that anglers often lack knowledge in, is understanding how to properly mend fly line during the drift. If I tallied up all the time I spend each day instructing clients on various fly fishing techniques, teaching...
Fly Fishing Through My Eyes
By Carter Lyles “MANY PEOPLE GO FISHING ALL OF THEIR LIVES WITHOUT KNOWING THAT IT IS NOT FISH THEY ARE AFTER.” That quote by Henry David Thoreau is what makes up the fine line between a fisherman and then a fly fisher. •The line is not drawn upon...
Saturday Shoutout / Deneki Does It Right
I KNOW I SHOUTED OUT TO DENEKI JUST LAST WEEK, BUT THIS IS SERIOUS. Today's shoutout serves two purposes. To share some great Alaska fishing content and to set the record straight on a few things. I hope you will read this and indulge my rant....