Welcome back to the Fly Line Nerd Out! If you missed part one follow the link below to catch up: https://blog.fishwest.com/the-fly-line-nerd-out-part-1-the-difference-between-weight-forward-and-double-taper-fly-lines/ In this installment of nerding out on fly lines we will discuss different weight-forward tapers. Its another popular topic when it comes to a fly line conversation and will […]
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Sometimes flies are created out of necessity, and other times they are created out of new materials that leave you scratching your head what to do with. This fly came out of the latter, after a friend of mine introduced me to Semperfli Straggle String. I had seen him use […]
This fly pattern actually came about when my daughter asked her father to create a “princess fly.” She asked for a beautiful purple fly that only a princess would use. Little did she know that a princess fly is a deadly variation of the Copper John that most fish chow […]
Sometimes I feel like the desire to explore tugs at me more than my desire to catch a fish. The lure of exploring a river you have never seen before and the possibility of finding a new run or pool is just as satisfying and landing the next slab. We […]
Let me get this straight, you’re sick and tired of watching all the “pros” tag fish, while you’re stuck watching from a distance throwing rocks in the water in a sad attempt to bring them bad juju. Well, my fair weathered friends, I’m here to help. I want to let […]
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