Try as you might, you can’t fish without knots. And just like a spelling test, you have no excuse to not do well. You can practice them until you fingers go numb. Today I’m running through my favorite knots from fly to backing. There may very well be better knots out there, but these have …
Everyone likes making a little adjustment that produces big results. It is remarkable how there are so many mini-disciplines within fly fishing which, when one engages in them, open up doors of angling opportunity. Today I’m sharing four things you can spend a little time on that have the potential to make big changes in …
Something rarely discussed in fly fishing is planning ahead for what happens next when you hook a fish. With all the words written regarding casting technique and fly selection. little is mentioned pertaining to proactive steps for landing and releasing fish. And these days, you can throw photography into that quick sequence of events, too. …
In the realm of Casting Across, visual media serves the written and spoken word. Still, a nice picture helps. Today, I talk through some things that are important to consider as you photograph your fly fishing. From gear to approach to subject matter, I hit on some tips that might make your camera roll or …
You’ve managed to get on the water. You’ve figured out how to get the fly in front of a fish. You’ve somehow convinced it to bit said fly. You’ve fought it your your hand or net. Now what? If you’re interested in the common practice of catch and release, there are some things that are …
*Trigger Warning* I know some people have Tenkara Derangement Syndrome. Breathe deeply, you’ll get through this. Whether you’ve dabbled in this Japanese style of angling or not, it has made a modest splash in the American fly fishing scene. Depending on where and how you fish, it may be a good fit for your gear …
Thousands of aquarium aficionados concerned about the stress levels of their tropical fish can’t be wrong. And from an anecdotal angling perspective, I agree with them. You can gain insight into what a fish is going to do by watching it’s body language. While it isn’t an empirical exercise, there are some tells in fish …
There is a frantic and fun aspect of late spring and summer fly fishing that only lasts about 45 minutes. Although fish often rise all evening and all night, the moments around twilight often see the water boiling with copious feeding activity. It can be amazing. But it can also be intimidating. Fishing in the …
There is only so much fly fishing practice you can get on your front lawn. And while the surface tension of your pool might help with improving your cast, your children won’t take kindly to being asked to pretend to be fish. Thankfully there are rivers filled with fish. And some of these fish are …
I’m not talking about how you can throw buzz baits and frogs with your 5-weight. But I’m also drawing a distinction between dry flies and another way to chase trout. Think about fishing with mouse patterns, and you’ll understand where I’m going. While I do discuss mice, I cover three other active ways to fish …
