Fly Fishing How-To

A Good Anchor System    It’s amazing how many more fish you catch if you have good craft control. To see ...

New Years Resolution Calendar Your New Year’s resolution for 2018 should be to fish more. I’ll tell you why, and ...

One of the most frequently asked questions I get every year is “What kind of craft should I get and ...

These Fish Required Very Different Flies, Tackle and Techniques                      There are plenty of inherent challenges to becoming an accomplished ...

In fishing there’s no such thing as “Fall.” There are actually 3 different falls. “FALL FISHING FRENZY! SUPER FALL ACTION!” ...

Driving out full-sized smallmouth or largemouth flies 55 feet all day long (and often in wind) isn’t easy. That’s why ...

In prime smallmouth bass hotspots, it’s often best to fish on foot, to thoroughly cover the area and cast to ...

My days on the water are a bit more enjoyable since eliminating the 2-4 mile hike downstream to put-in. The ...

After 21 years of guiding, one thing really stands out — fly fishing for smallies is plenty challenging. Anyone who ...

Watch for followers of a hooked fish, and have your partner cast quickly to catch these “shadow” bass. Hooked smallmouth ...

The cold water seasons of late fall and winter produce high percentages of big fish with the right techniques. Certainly ...

To cast bass flies, use a line one or two weights over the rod’s “official” rating. Most rods will cast ...

A good anchor system, that you can operate easily with one hand, is essential for river fishing. A good anchor ...

To cast easier and extend the life of your fly line, apply line dressing (lubrication) on your line regularly, and ...