Tag Archives: learn to fly fish
The Blanket Octopus is the Damnedest Thing I’ve Ever Seen

FROM THE "WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?" FILES. On a recent blue water fly fishing trip with Captain Ron Doerr out of Jupiter, Florida, I saw something truly strange. It looked like a woman's scarf floating in the water. Bright red, yellow and green, it seemed...
How Trolling Motors Are Changing Tarpon Fishing

MY FIRST DAY OF FISHING TARPON WITH A TROLLING MOTOR WASN'T WHAT I'D EXPECTED. I've been involved in several conversations on this topic in the past year. There are strong opinions on both sides but the fact is that each year there are more guides pursuing...
Muddy Water Redfish

BY OWEN PLAIR WATER CLARITY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN SALTWATER FLY FISHING. No matter what fish you are targeting, simply being able to see the fish, and the fish being able to see your fly is key. Targeting fish on the flats in muddy water...
Louis’s Saltwater Casting Drill

There's no debate, practicing your casting makes you a more effective angler. But all practice is not created equal. Simply heading down to the park and hucking as much line as possible doesn't accomplish much. A while back we published a practice routine recommended by Tim...
Fixing A Twisted Fly Line In Seconds

Every fly angler has experienced a wicked twist in their fly line causing it to tangle and knot at their feet. It may be caused by a flawed casting stroke, a big fly twisting in the wind or it may be God punishing you for masturbating....
