It’s taken a little while this year for the dry fly fishing to become a more routine aspect of a day on the water. Over the last week, fishing…
Category: Fly Fishing Tips
Fly Fishing Tips: When to Fish Streamers
Fly Fishing Tips: When to Fish Streamers Streamers can produce aggressive strikes and are an exciting way to put large fish in the net. Under the right circumstances fishing streamers…
Why Risking a Fly to Catch a Fish is Worth It
I often encourage anglers to cast next to bushes or under trees. Sometimes I get replies along the lines of, “I would, but I don’t want to lose your flies”.…
Nymph Rigs: Fishing Flies Low & Slow
The success of a nymph rig can often depend on whether the flies are being fished at the correct depth. Often times, exactly which fly being used is not nearly…
Fly Fishing Tips: Nymph Methodically
Anglers that nymph methodically are usually rewarded with more fish in the net. Sure, there are times that it pays to fish a larger amount of water in a quick…
4 Tips for Comfortable Fly Fishing During the Winter
It always pays to be well prepared for a day spent on the water fly fishing. In the winter, being well prepared for the conditions can be the difference in…
Fly Fishing Tips: When to Let Flies Swing
“When should I let the flies swing?” is a question that I’m often asked while nymphing during guide trips. A fly that is swinging would be considered “drag” under most circumstances…
Fly Fishing Tips: Approaching Fish in Low Water
Anglers should consider approaching the stream as the first step to catching a fish in low water. When water levels get lower, effectively approaching the stream will help anglers put…
Fly Fishing: Don't Fish While Wading
This week’s fly fishing tip is a simple one that I’m sure every angler has been guilty of at some point, myself included. Don’t fish while wading. While taking a…
Fly Fishing Tips: Minimize False Casting
When thinking about fly fishing, it’s easy to picture an angler false casting. While false casting is part of fly fishing, it also is simply just a false cast. First,…