Here’s what to know about rod weight. As rod manufacturers competitively “up their game” the goal is for the fly fisher to get more line out. But what does that have to do with rod weight? A stiffer rod throws more line right? Not necessarily. Rod weights, although labeled as Read more…
Navigation techniques are important because you don’t always have cell service. The following article provides some useful information along that path. We all grew up learning in scouting how to use a compass. But what if you don’t even have ThAt? I am willing to bet no one ever taught Read more…
The world mourns the loss of another fly fishing great, Ed Van Put, a famed Catskill tyer who learned from the renowned Catskill tyers, Harry and Elsie Darbee. Services are December 20, 2024 in Roscoe, NY. (Click here for Ed Van Put’s Obituary) “The fly is the most important thing Read more…
Fly fishing yoga is a thing. Have you ever locked up, or wished you could have fished longer on the river? Is the river flow causing balance problems? Are you blowing out your shoulder on your casts? We got you! With some basic core stretches, it is easy to improve Read more…
Need fly fishing Info? Here’s were to go. Many of the fly rod manufacturers have interesting “how to’s” linked to their websites that are worth a look. Guidelines Epic rods offers excellent casting information. Guidelines is in the USA. Apparently they have been around awhile in Canada and Europe. They Read more…
John Geirach, fly fishing great passed away Thursday, October 3 according to his long time friend, AK Best. Here’s What You Need To Know Beloved author John Gierach passes away at 78 by Hatch Magazine Fly-Fishing World Mounrs Loss of Beloved Author and Original Trout Bum John Geirach by Fly Read more…
Is this a work of art or fly fishing equipment? You decide. The engraving is amazing! They build bamboo and graphite fly rods to your specs, complete with hand sewn leather cases. Add in a matching engraved reel to complete the set. On the bamboo rods, the artisans put a Read more…
Tankara Rod Basics are easy once you have the basic knowledge of how to choose size, action, line, tippet and set up your Tankara rod. Bob Long, The Tankara Guy, helps.
Finding greatest bass fly is always open to new fly fishing flies. Here is what I found in the industry today.
Women’s Fly Fishing Month is June. In connection with Women’s Fly Fishing Month, the Fly Fisher’s International hosts events all month! There are woman in fly fishing focused in person events around the country through FFI directly and through the various local councils. There are Zoom events as well. Click Read more…