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Tips for Choosing the Right Fly Reels (Post)
Choosing the right fly reel depends greatly upon the fishing that you will do and how you will use it. There are many different fly reels available today, so the challenge is knowing which one is ...
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Fly Fishing Necklaces Are Cool (Post)
One of the great things about fly fishing is all the cool stuff. However, many fly fishers seem to struggle with where to put it all and then struggle in finding and using it effectively. Over the l ...
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Top 7 Flies for Winter Fly Fishing (Post)
Winter fly fishing can be a challenging and rewarding experience for anglers. The cold temperatures and shorter days can make it difficult to find and catch fish, but with the right flies, you can st ...
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Fly FIshing Tips for Late Fall (Post)
There's a chill in the air. Winter is almost here. Don't put away the fly rod just yet though. Some of the best fly fishing, uncrowded water, hungry fish, and natural beauty happens to be found out o ...
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Fly Fishing Etiquette (Post)
One of the things that can be intimidating to folks looking to take up fly fishing is ... stream etiquette. First and foremost, seasoned anglers recognize that they are not going to have t ...
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Saltwater Fly Patterns (Post)
RiverBum Pro Capt. Jimmy Daniels talks about some of the best saltwater fly patterns you can use to catch Permit, barracuda, bonefish, redfish and Tarpon. Flies include shrimp, clousers, deceiver and ...
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Back Packing and Fly Fishing (Post)
With summer just around the corner, incorporating backpacking into your fly fishing endeavors can make for one great of a trip. I spent a few days in Colorado where my dad and hiked nine miles up t ...
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fly Casting Tune Up (Post)
Being true RiverBums, most of us fish all year and all the time, right? Yeah, I know, that's not reality. I used to fish almost as much in the Winter as at other times but I now fish far less when it ...
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5 Ways to Prepare for Fly Fishing Season (Post)
As the days grow longer and the chill of winter slowly loosens its grip, seasoned anglers like myself begin to prepare for the upcoming fly fishing season. With decades of experience as a fly fi ...
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10 Basic Fly Fishing Flies For Beginners (Post)
I love fly fishing with beginners. I love watching the joy on their faces when they get a hit and land the fish. I consider it an honor when they ask about gear, or what they should get next bec ...
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Fly Fishing for Water Wolves (Post)
When I was about 5 years old, I pulled a huge Northern Pike out through the ice and screamed to my dad that I caught an alligator….or so the family story goes. The point here is, Pike are not ...
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Fly Fishing Rod Actions Explained (Post)
Fly fishing is a surprisingly deep and complex sport. It looks a lot more visually impressive than regular spin fishing – sometimes requiring you to wade deep into the water to cast out your line – ...