18 results for 'banded'

I think the largest mistake a beginner makes fly casting is breaking their wrists.  Rod hitting structure behind you, snapping off a few flies, rod making some horrific noises?  These are a ...

I can’t think of a more overlooked and misunderstood hatch than the Spruce Moth. Spruce Moths can be found all over the Rocky Mountain West from Arizona all the way through Canada.  The h ...

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 ...

I love rainbows, I really do. These fish are strong, tail walking beauties. There’s nothing like seeing the acrobatic runs of a rainbow on the end of your line. Fortunately, rainbows are the most u ...

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, ...

A strike indicator a tool that you use when nymphing to indicate when a fish strikes at your fly. Like any piece of fly fishing gear, when it comes to strike indicators, you want the right tool for t ...

Anyone who has followed me for a bit or has gone fishing with me, knows that I am a huge advocate of fishing a double rig. In almost any situation, I have found fishing two flies is completely app ...

If your spouse is an angler, you’ve probably experienced a bit of frustration. Between fly fishing trips, fly shop excursions, fly fishing conventions, ordering fly fishing gifts, and having to deal ...