Many of us remember those long, pretty casts – the ones that catch fish on the far side of the stream. But a recent trip was memorable because I caught fish with less line outside the rod tip than I ever thought possible. What made the trip even more memorable […]
Hardy has a long history of producing some of fly fishing’s best reels. Antique Princess and Perfect models go for top dollar on eBay, and any Alnwick-made piece of Hardy equipment is an instant collectible. While Hardy has moved a lot of their production to South Korea, the reels that […]
By Madison Hyde As an 18-year-old girl in the fly fishing industry there are different challenges that are faced compared to guys of all ages in the same industry. Sure it’s kinda fun to be able to out-fish/out-cast/out-talk guys when it comes to fishing knowledge, but at the same time […]
Trout fishing at night can provide a huge payoff, but can also be super tricky. Every time I’m on a trout fishing trip I will wake up early and fish all throughout the day, but almost every time I will most likely fish at night as well. Night fishing allows […]
The International Fly Tackle Dealer show is the largest event of its kind; it is a gathering of manufacturers, retailers, reps, and fly fishing media members alike. Once a year, dealers and manufacturers use this venue as an opportunity to showcase new products for the next year. As the festivities […]
Fly line is an oft-overlooked part of an angler’s arsenal. After all, most fly lines are made equal, right? Well, that’s not true. Certain fly lines are just flat-out better than others, and certain rods demand a different type of line than others. That case is illustrated when you look […]
Have you ever found yourself looking for a hobby, passion or something to fill the spare time in your life? Look no further. My name is Tyler Christensen. I am 24 years old, from northern Utah and I took up the wonderful sport of fly fishing two and a half […]
Freshwater drum, also known as sheepshead, are one of the most widely distributed fish in North America. They range from northern Canada to the southern United States and are found in both warm water lakes and rivers. Although related to redfish, they are certainly overlooked as fly rod targets. With […]
The Chubby Chernobyl is one of the most utilized flies in my box, easy to see, extremely buoyant, and will always get a few looks throughout the warm season. I’ll typically use them as an indicator well before or after the big bugs come out, then transition into more of […]
This is hands-down the most difficult gear review I’ve ever sat down to write. Not because I’m struggling to come up with positive things to say about Sage’s buzz-generating MOD, but because I feel the rod is a puzzle I haven’t figured out yet, despite fishing it for a solid […]
Living in Texas, I am surrounded by bass. I fly fish for what are known as black bass. The black bass: largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, Guadalupe. All bass species are astonishing and unique to me. Fly fishing to me is about getting on the water and connecting with nature and the […]
The day started as so many do – early, with a bevy of caffeinated beverages and greasy gas station food. Mysis Mike, my buddy Bridger, and myself were on the road in search of brookies. With the snow finally melted and the roads clear enough, the high country sang a […]
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