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…
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.
Fly fishing double rigs does not come without its challenges. Armed with knowledge, success can be yours! Click here for a great primer article on fly fishing double rigs from Hatch Magazine. I admit fishing double rigs is not always my idea of a good time. At some point the Read more…
A leader tying hack is a good thing. Tom walks you through supplies and set up. Try this one from Jeff Perrin of The Fly Fishers Place in Sisters, Oregon.
Get the latest fly rod review on the Winston Air 2, Winston Pure and Epic fly rods, along with a waders review to help you gear shop.
By Todd A. Schotts Vises of many. Being a production/custom fly tyer, tying at shows, and doing presentations I get a lot of questions about what fly tying vise would I recommend? I usually respond, “One that you feel comfortable with.” Knowing that isn’t really a great answer, it Read more…
Over the summer I discovered a few equipment items that might be handy to help with your fishing travels. Wading Staff First off I strongly recommend using a wading staff. Mine has saved me more than once. The problem with wading staff cases is there is no way to attach Read more…
I am sure most of us have broken fly rods. In my case I broke four of them. Every time I have broken a fly rod, I have been on a trip, and always had a back up rod available. I just didn’t always use it. The last rod I Read more…