White bass spend most of the year roaming the open water of large lakes – typically not the realm of the tube-toters and wader-wearers. However, during their spring spawn, they crowd into rivers that are long-rod friendly. Because they can be willing biters and because they look so darn cool […]
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One of my favorite carp flies is the Carp Skittle. I have had success fishing this fly in a variety of locations. This fly can be tied up in a variety of colors, I’ve had success with chartreuse, black purple, red, and even blue. Experiment with colors that work locally […]
As you might know, Norway is a land of trolls and conservative fly fishers. We’ve had a debate going on for some time now, a debate that rises anger and not so nice comments, about whether catch & release is a way to torment the fish or not. Some even […]
It’s blue, badass, but does it cast? The new Echo Bad Ass Glass fly rod created loads of excitement within the fly fishing industry. It’s understood glass rods offer excellent presentation for dry flies in smaller weights but nobody has really tried to build a solid glass rod in sizes […]
With most of the West still in the throes of runoff that seems unlikely to subside in the near future, us fly fishermen are quickly learning the intricacies of fishing stillwater. I’ve always enjoyed rivers, and most anglers prefer them over lakes. A river demands exacting attention from managing drift […]
Sometimes even the most gear obsessed sportsman overlooks the importance of cleaning their gear. This, however, is nonsense. Think of your favorite fly rod, and your favorite reel. Think of the first day you got them- the sound of that smooth new line coming out, the ease of sending your […]
You have to admit we all have a small fly fishing “addiction”. That is why you are reading this blog post. Subtle signs are eating lunch while working so you can shop for materials during your lunch hour to maximize vice time that night. Sending all your fly fishing magazines […]
They call it the NZ of Europe and to some extent it’s true. A lot of chalk streams and rivers, gin clear and with some good fishing. Slovenia is a relatively small country, and together with Bosnia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Croatia and Serbia former parts of the old Yugoslavia. Slovenia and […]
By Spencer Mortensen There is something special about sharing fly fishing with someone, especially when its a close friend or family member. Over the last year I have had the awesome experience of watching my brother have some awesome experiences on the river. I got to see his first over […]
Buying a fly reel is nearly as overwhelming as buying a new fly rod. You have nearly limitless choices, and cutting through the marketing BS isn’t easy. That’s what I’m here for. Today we’ll look at some important facts about fly reels to help you become more informed on one […]
By Jesika Fry Here in Texas temperatures have been on the rise which makes for great top water fishing for bass. If I’m being frank, top water flies have taken over my fly box! I have been using this gurgler every time I get on the water over the past […]
In my years of fishing, I have spent most of my time focusing on trout in smaller rivers and streams in the Wasatch range. The water in this area changes constantly and dramatically whether from snow melt or reservoir releases. This constant water depth yo-yoing can be incredibly frustrating for […]
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