Do you enjoy the game “Would You Rather”? A hypothetical scenario is given, and you must choose between two, often quite different options. Here’s a good fly fishing would you rather:

Would you rather only have weighted streamers or weightless streamers in your fly box?

Maybe you answered right away. But maybe you see why this is a bit of a tricky question. There are great reasons to fish both light and heavy streamers. Each has a very long pro list, and only a few cons. However, the game forces you to pick just one.

My pick?

If I have to?

Find out this month in my contribution to Trout & Feather.

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But before you do that, be sure to check out the two videos I’ve included in today’s post. First, there is a great breakdown of the major styles of vises. Second, a quick look at a common strike indicator.

Watch the videos, and find a link to the article, below:

Head to  “The Pursuit of Fish” on Trout & Feather to read my posts, including Streamers: Heavy or Light?

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Buying a fly tying vise is no easy decision! This video goes over the main types of vises, as Tim share similarities, differences, and characteristics he looks for when purchasing. He suggests some considerations based upon your tying skill, preferences, and patterns.

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Usually I share fly tying content from Trout & Feather, but this video is worth a watch. If you’re a new angler, or someone who hasn’t thought too much about strike indicators, check out this concise and helpful information.

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Have any tying or fishing questions for Tim or me? Please leave a comment below.

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