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Netting(Post)
Until I fished in an international rules fishing competition I had no idea that netting fish actually required any thought or practice. However, once I watched some real masters with a net I was convi
Safe Catch & Release Techniques(Post)My friend and fellow fly fishing guide just sent me a picture in an email titled: "How to Hold a Fish." The title was obviously written with a good deal of sarcasm. The poor trout has bulging eyes, in
The most important rule of fly fishing(Post)The most important rule of fly fishing…….make it home. Period.I learned this hard lesson several years ago. We all want to go for and catch that special fish. I get it. But no fish is worth your
What Is A Fast Action Fly Rod?(Post)As a Fly Fishers International Casting Instructor and a fly rod builder, there are many questions I get from fly fishers looking to purchase their first “serious” rod.The “serious” rod is usually the
Playing and Landing Fish(Post)The last tip focused on hooking fish effectively. This one hopefully helps you to play and land fish once they're on the line. Don't allow any slack & don't pull too hard - Seems simple enough, but e
Why You Need a Landing Net(Post)There are mаnу tуреѕ оf gear аѕѕосіаtеd with fly fishing. Landing nets are a staple for nearly every angler because netting the fish makes landing a quicker process for the angler and the fish. I
Midge Season(Post)Even though out here in the West it's still very much Winter, many tailwaters, spring creeks, and lower elevation waters should start to show signs of life in the next several weeks. Midges are usuall
The Steeple Cast(Post)I fly fish on the St. Joe River in Northern Idaho quite a bit. For much of the water shed, your back is literally going to be up against the wall once you get down on the river. Whether its r
Ice Off Lake Fishing 2(Post)Spring is finally here for most of us or should at least be right around the corner. For those looking for a chance at fast fishing and huge trout Spring means getting out for some fast and furious ic
Fly Boxes – What to look for in a Fly Box(Post)Fly fishing requires you to bring along a bunch of gear. Flies, rods, reels, and other accessories are just some essential things to pack before leaving for your weekend fishing trip. Fly boxes are a
Top Five Tips for Choosing the Right Fly Fishing Net(Post)If you have been fly fishing for quite some time, you may have wished for a larger net. Fly fishing nets are among the essential things to have. You want to make sure that they can handle the fish wel
Fixing Your Double Haul(Post)Those who enjoy fly fishing regularly know that the sport is about feel and timing more than anything else. The double haul truly exemplifies this. We've written on the double haul before, so I w
Common Spring Creek Mistakes(Post)Fishing spring creeks can be a great challenge. Avoid these common mistakes to improve your success on the water. Limit your false casting. Too much false casting increases the odds that the
Top 5 Holiday Gifts for the Fly Fisher(Post)Ok, first a disclaimer: I'm biased. I like what I like, but that doesn't mean other stuff isn't also good. That said, here are the top 5 items on my fly fishing Christmas wish list this year and some
Winter Nymph Tactics(Post)One great thing about where I live is that we have a year-round fishing season. Though it sounds crazy to some, I actually really enjoy winter fly fishing, especially on some of the super productive t
Bass On The Fly(Post)It’s all about the bass, about the bass, about the bass….no treble!So, it should be perfectly obvious that I let my children play Kidz Bop in the car way too often and my mind is shot! I’m positive
