Tag Archives: learn to fly fish
Sunday Classic / Light Where You Need It
THE SUN HAS DIPPED BELOW THE HORIZON AND THE EVENING CHILL IS IN THE AIR. You've got maybe thirty more minutes to fish if you push it. The hatch is on and you can hear fish rising all around you as you struggle in the waning...
Saturday Shoutout / Michael Kilkenny’s Wake
A while back I shared a wonderful story by Jon Tobey called "To Die With A Human Heart." I was not surprised that it met with resounding approval. Jon is a talented writer with a unique perspective on fly fishing. I always enjoy his yarns and...
The Airflo Super Dri Fly Line
THE AIRFLO SUPER DRI FLY LINE IS ONE OF THE COOLEST AND MOST INNOVATIVE FLY LINES I'VE EVER SEEN. We got the chance to check them out at IFTD this year and Kent and I were both very impressed. I wish I could put one in...
Saturday Shoutout / The Long Shot For Carp
THIS WEEKS SHOUTOUT OFFERS SOLACE FOR THE CARP JUNKY. "Long Shot" a film by The Fly Collective features two of my favorite Colorado anglers, Erin Block and Jay Zimmerman. Erin and Jay do more than philosophize on the nature of carp fishing in this film, they...
The Orvis Helios 2, The Big O is Back
EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE A ROD SURPRISES YOU. I think it's fair to expect that in over a hundred and fifty years of making fly rods there will be ups and downs. Orvis has seen its share and they get a lot of trash for...