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…
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…