Fly Fishing

Atlanta fly fishing

Have gotten sucked into this hobby over the last 9 months. Rekindled my childhood love of fishing.

Back on the Bluelines

The season opener in Oregon let me get back to the type of fly fishing I love best, climbing mossy boulders with a light rod in the coast range looking for aggressive trout. Didn't see anyone for hours and caught enough fish to lose count.For the most part, these cutthroats wanted nothing to do with anything but dry caddis patterns.

Insane catch on a foam cicada dry fly

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Reel recommendations?

Pairing it with my Mojo bass and throwing your typical small and large streamers/ poppers/ bugs. Is there anything decent around $100? Id like to keep it less than $150. My current reel is heavy and it’s very easy for line to slip through the seems soo looking for the opposite of those things lol.

My first Tarpon on the fly

Did a DIY mission in Puerto Rico, managed to get this guy after about a day of watching them off the beaches.Already dialed in to get another one, this time at home in Florida...

For those who’ve DIY’d the Rio Pico’s region of Argentina or the Aysen region of Chile, what recommendations can you give me? Pic for attention.

I was thinking about doing a DIY fly fishing trip to those regions in a few years when I have the money, any advice?

Caught my personal best Colorado river cutthroat trout this weekend!

I absolutely love the colors on this fish. Smacked a dry fly too. One for the books.

Following from my post last night, I got my vice yesterday evening & these are my 4th, 5th & 6th nymphs I’ve tied.

I don’t have many materials at the moment to tie up different nymphs. The first is a random nymph I tied up using Dyed Black Cock Hackle, Crystal Flash & Peacock hurl. The second is the same kind of thing but instead of using Black Cock hackle I used a pheasant tail & no peacock hurl.

The incredible mother shucker

A super simple pattern. Size 20 dry fly, 1mm foam, and the most frustrating part a hackle stack. But seriously this fly fishes well and is an easy one to keep floating.Photo credit to Chase Martin of Flops Fly Fishing.

4 Tips For Capturing Better Release Shots of Your Fish

Your best shot at capturing a good photograph of you and your catch, is first having someone along with you that's competent with a camera in their hands. But even a world class photographer will tell you, it's extremely difficult getting those picture perfect photographs, if the person handling the fish has no clue what their doing.

Dose anyone walleye fish with a fly rod?

Pictures for attention.

Working at 'matching the hatch' in my creek. Size 16?

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Didn’t catch any fish today but I witnessed something really cool

No videos allowed here, but here are some screengrabs of a mayfly(?) emerging. This was one of those moments when you decide to take a break from fishing, slow down, and just look around. Great day on the US’s most famous trout stream.

First deer hair fly

I want to catch one of these big Florida grass carp on the fly so I bought some dog biscuit flies, but I wasn’t feeling good about trying to land a 15-40lb grass carp on those tiny ahh hooks. So I tried to tie one up on a sz 6 mustad tarpon streamer hook. I think it turned out alright. Just trimmed it up with my regular straight tying scissors.

First tiger trout euro nymphing

Caught it on an old fly too

Flaming Gorge (Green River) Utah

My (AMAZINGLY THOUGHTFUL) wife got me a guided float trip on the green river for Christmas for I got to cash that in about a week ago. Started out with a double nymph rig (size 20 and 24 scuds) and landed close to probably 10. A mix of bows and browns.

First bow

I've heard rumors for years that they stock a conservation area (river, falls and pond) with rainbow and brown.

Fly Fishing For Deep Water Smallmouth

How to fool deep water smallmouth this summer.

Why You Should Invest In Your Casting

By Justin Pickett I have never met anyone who could pick up a five-weight fly rod and make consistent, accurate fifty-foot casts without ever having prior experience with fly casting. I used to play a ton of golf. So much so that at one point, much earlier in my youth, I could hold my own on any given course and typically shoot Par.

Caught this particularly orange Rainbow the other day

Thought he was a cutthroat for a second, but remembered there aren't any in this watershed.Do we think stocked or wild? I'm about 80% this is a wild fish due to the coloration, state of fins, white tipped ventral/anal fins.

Had this little guy chomping away at his dinner right next to me as I fished the evening hatch.

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Caught a PB trout in the Smokies yesterday.

Little river - about a mile from the Townsend/Cades cove splitBlue olive and zebra midge euro tight line Nymph set upDeep water

Upper Niagara River

People think I’m insane using a fly rod on the upper Niagara river but it’s possible. White wooly bugger.

Got three rainbows on the dry fly

First time I caught anything with a dry fly. Definitely an awesome way to fish because they come up and eat it which looks awesome. Not sure what the name of that fly is so if someone knows please let me know.

Camera Gear for $1000

Hey.I am in the market for a camera setup to make fly tying videos. I don’t want to spend massively - as one can do with cameras - so shoot through recommendations for $1000 USD. I would need convincing to push the budget to $2000 if necessary.

My first successful fly fishing trip.

Tl;dr: finally learning how to fly fish after conventional fishing for yearsBought this 4 wt set up last year for future camping amd back packing trips after seeing it on sale. I had nothing but issues on the first trip out and didn't catch anything but tangles and tress/bushes so I put down for the rest of the season.

X-Caddis Feedback, please!

New to fly tying. Would appreciate some feedback on this size 16 X-Caddis. Thank you!

First ever fish caught on a fly and I’m hooked

Rode my Honda shadow (320 miles round) to kernville ca and spent two days wondering eventually at night in the edge of town I got my first two trout out of a real river ever …. They were babies tho used a black nymph

Made some kitchen knives for my fly fishing friend’s wedding gift. Thought you all would appreciate them.

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Sparkle Minnow Muncher

SLOW bite nymphing, tied on a sparkle minnow and dead drifted through a deep run/through some boulders and this guy smoked my streamer.

Why didn't I try fly sooner? I'm saving bank on these flies...

Through the years in conventional fishing the lures just kept getting more expensive. My first week of fly fishing I noticed immediately one fly costs an average $2.80 compared to $8-$12 for just one name brand lure.I picked these up from my local Walmart for $12 Total.

Lock your forceps

By Dan Frasier For all you flats guys and bank fishermen out there. Landing, unhooking, wrangling, getting a picture, and releasing a fish can all turn into a giant goat rodeo. Nothing makes it worse than having a bare hook connected to a nearly invisible line which is tied to your very expensive rod; flailing about.

Thoughts on these pike flies I tied tonight?

I am pretty new to fly tying. I think I have tied a total of 6 flies before these two. I know they are not the prettiest but do you think they will still catch fish? Criticism is welcome as long as its constructive! Trying to improve so I welcome any tips you have. If I am doing things right, tell me that as well.

Ammo for Hawai'i bonefish

Hopefully one works. Size 6.

Got my first brown on a nymph and an indicator.

First time using that setup too. Pretty fun.

What is the best rod, reel and line setup for still water streamer fishing?

I’m thinking of getting a 10’ 6wt rod with a sink tip line but not sure. I already have a 9’ 5wt with floating line and a 9’ 7wt with sinking line. Just wanted to see what yalls thoughts are.

Got my personal best brown trout on the fly

It was also my first day catching multiple fish on a fly rod. Got all of them on a prince nymph

Nice bass caught with a fly!

First bass on fly. I'm excited to get out but this year than last year. It's a good pond for bluegill and bass, closer to home than the river.

IT HAPPENED FINALLY!

Caught my first smally on the fly rod today! It has taken about a year, a ton of frustration, today it was all worth it.

A durable fly.

In fly tying, a fly that falls apart after only a few uses is not a good fly at all.Materials such as ribbing, hackle stems, and tinsel should always be folded back and securely tied down.If the fly is not lost, this method allows it to remain durable and fishable for many years.

How are you fishing this?

Was out fly fishing and couldn’t get my flies out far enough with a 9’ 5wt will I need a bigger heavier rod since my rivers are bigger? Also these pools were at least 10-15 foot deep and I can’t imagine how I would be able to cast effectively with that amount of leader on.

My first striper on a fly!

Finally caught a nice bass on the North Fork flats. I’ve been skunked before and this weekend I had plenty of good shots, just could not lay down a quality cast and entice a bite. Finicky mofos! Then late on Sunday one came in at 12 o’clock, I landed my fly five feet from his nose, stripped a few time and got the bite.

Fished this creek 5 times when I lived here, not a nibble. Come to kill 3 hours before check in, land 4 trout.

Boalsburg, PA - Got over a dozen strikes, mostly on stimulators.

Heading to Jackson Hole & tied some boxes for my buddies who are new to fly fishing

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The Best Trout Streamer Rods Of 2026

We tested the best streamer rods of 2026 on the water.

Native or Stocked?

Had one of the best days fishing today. The river i fish have native brook trout but I don’t think they get this big. Are these native or stocked and how can you tell?

Olsen Blowtorch ( variation)

Repost because apparently I have no idea how to use Reddit.Something I came up with while fishing deep murky fast pocket water in Northern New Mexico.Starting fly tying seriously a week ago ! Let me know what you guys think !

Nets, Go Big or Go Home

I received an email from a reader the other day asking advice on steelhead nets. I thought it was a topic worth some discussion. We put a lot of thought into rods, reels, lines and flies but often the piece of equipment that seals the deal is an afterthought.

Springtime slab in Idaho

Got a bunch of wild brookies and some rainbows, as well as a decent whitefish today while fishing an unstocked stream in Idaho. Always rewarding catching wild fish, even if they’re just lil tuggers. Great way to pass time while waiting for the flows on the main rivers to relax

I tied a redside shiner streamer

It's wet cuz I was checking what it would look like in the water, but it was made with white marabou-like feathers, some orange feather, part of a strip of rabbit fur, and some flash. It is on a size 12 streamer hook.

What a difference

Like the title says what a difference (to me) in casting bass flys on a 6wt vs a 5wt. I’d loaded up 6wt line but had been using a 5wt rod. I was making do but wanted to at least see if there was a difference so I ordered a new rod to try. HUGE difference!!

When you live on a trout river, lunch breaks look a little different.

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Baby atlantic salmon in CT

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Do you have a contrarian opinion on anything fly fishing related?

Back in the 80s, my grandfather called to me on the side of the stream and said, “you can also do this,” proceeding to teach me a technique.

Penns creek browns from past weekend

Sexy Walt’s worm took these two. Had a hell of a time figuring out what they wanted on top so I broke and busted out the nymph rig

First Smallie of the Season

Really hot day in southeastern PA, flows were down, sun was out. Trout were seeing and refusing everything. But came away with a nice little smallmouth for my efforts.

One of the prettiest I’ve ever caught

Gatta love greenback cutthroats.

First two fish caught on a fly

first 2 ever caught on a fly rod this morning 🎣

A fly tying app that scans your materials and matches patterns

Hey [r/flytying](r/flytying), I’ve been working for months on an app called Fly Tyer’s Bench (in iOS and Android store). I built it out of personal passion because I wanted a better way to track what’s actually on my bench and figure out what I can tie with it.

Attraction streamer

caught bowfin, muskie, walleye and bass on this thing, it just plain works!

How Louis Got His Groove Back

IT'S HARD TO OVERSTATE THE IMPORTANCE OF CONFIDENCE IN FLY FISHING. IT'S OFTEN THE SPECIAL SAUCE ON SUCCESS. I squint into the sun. My eyes burn from sweat and sun screen. I take a few deep breaths and puff them back out. I stretch my neck side to side, it pops and cracks.

Cutthroat PB

I didn't land this alone. Lots of guidance and help from great friends.

A beautiful day

Only caught a few very small lake trout, but it was a beautiful day.

Follow up on monster brown

I posted a 24" brown last week. Monster on the 3wt. Last night, I fished at dusk for some dry fly action. Although, they're much smaller, easily as satisfying. When I got to the river, there was a few bugs but nothing major. Saw some bigger sulfurs and some smaller Hendricksons.

It isn't a great photo, but I caught one of the elusive brown trout at my creek today!

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Maitland river

I was up on the maitland river, fishing some falls to try and get my first steelhead on the fly, got skunked on those, but holy crap, I have never seen so many small mouth in my life.

From the boat?? Does it still count?

Biggest brown I’ve seen in person, caught on the boat…out of a lake, stripping Dali Llama streamer..

Size 14 adams put in work the other day

Had a stellar time casting to rising fish out of my canoe

First non squirmy worm fly!

I’m pretty sure I overdubbed it but here’s my first real fly. I think it was based on some sort of pheasant tail nymph. I had to sub some materials and made some mistakes. It won’t ever see the water but I’ll keep it forever :)

Chironomid Klinkhåmer

Hook: Hanak H390BL #16Abdomen: Turkey BiotThorax:Ssuperfine Dry FlyWing Post: Antron YarnHackle: Grizzly Hackle

Flyfishing the fjords of Norway: my top 4 catches from my trip

All Pollock from different saltwater fjords from our road trip. Caught fish at all locations, started small but finally got into some bigger ones as the trip went on. 8wt echo blue boost with 8wt Rio fathom line full sink 7ips. 9ft tapered 20lb fluoro leader with 16lb tippet.

Bob Heads Downstream

DON’T WE ALL KNOW THE FEELING? See more of Bob and the art of Andrea Larko on Etsy. The post Bob Heads Downstream first appeared on Fly Fishing | Gink and Gasoline | How to Fly Fish | Trout Fishing | Fly Tying | Fly Fishing Blog.

Finishing up tying bonefish shrimp flies for Hawai'i

Per guide rec, no flash, bland, bigger than Gotcha or Crazy Charlie. Seems more similar to red fish flies than what I tie for the Caribbean. Almost like a Kwan.

That rare fish in that one watershed…

Have any of you had the experience of fishing and getting to know an area like the back of your hand, and then the fish you had not expected or dreamed of being there popped up out of nowhere? Or maybe a place really close to you, or in the back of your yard that a fish you never expected would c...

Nothing prettier than Cutts 🔥

Beautiful day exploring one of our national parks! All jig streamer eaters fished on a 2 wt euro setup with 3x tippet.

Partridge substitute for small BH nymph collars

One of my favorite flies uses partridge feather for the soft hackle collar, and is available at my local shop in size 12-18.

Somewhere west of the Mississippi

Had a day yesterday. On a small stream we came upon a school of 20 inch rainbows. We all took turns catching and releasing these fish. Not aloof like the San Juan trout. Later in the day we hiked downstream and they were spread out. I caught one sight fishing in ankle deep water.

Bucktail streamer

Completely wingin it, finally got to use some bucktail from this years harves. Might redo it and add some stimulator wings

Has anyone used the Veniard Starter fly tying kit?

I’m looking to start tying my own flies & am looking for a beginner setup to do so. I found that. Kit for £50 nearby but not sure if it’s any good? Thanks

Accessible fly fishing Sierras

Hi there, my 16 year old daughter and I are new to fly fishing over the past several years… we will be headed south on 395 from Oregon to visit our family ranch near Lone Pine and the golden trout wilderness. My daughter would love to do some fly fishing in meadows, around big boulders, smaller creeks and pocket waters.

Caring For Zip-front Waders

MODERN WATERPROOF ZIPPERS HAVE REVOLUTIONIZED THE DESIGN OF WADERS. The ease and convenience of zip-front waders is easy to get used to. There was a time when I scoffed at the idea, but now I can't see fishing in anything else. Especially with the durability and dependability found in the new waterproof zippers.

First catch fly fishing

I’ve spent the last 10 years spin fishing for bass, walleye and pike in Minnesota. I’ve gotten hooked and experienced all the highs and lows fishing has to offer. Always admired and appreciated fly fishing because of the technique, approach and culture that is associated with it but never had anyone around me that was into it.

Excellent male arctic sea trout. Greetings from Norway

So after I landed a beautiful female sea trout last night, this happened on today's session.

Broken Bow, OK

Took a family vacation to Broken Bow and the trout fishing was great! Highly recommend.

Oregon Coastal Cutthroat

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Favorite Fly Patterns for PNW & AK

Howdy folks! Picture for traffic.A couple days ago I was prescribed a big dose of radiation, I'm now too radioactive to spend time around others. I'm stuck in a room for the next week with nothing but some books, my fly tying gear, and work.I'm hoping folks will give me some ideas of their favorite fly patterns to start expanding my repertoire.

Kelley O’Bugger

Meet the Kelley O’Bugger. I picked up this green marabou from my local shop yesterday for this purpose.

Arctic sea trout from last night. Greetings from Norway

The time of the year is finally here. Fishing through the nights as bright as the days. Soon the midnight sun will show itself too. So grateful.

Suggestions for My Next Rod/Reel Wt

*Pic for attention*Hey everybody! I started fly fishing two years ago. My first rod was a 5wt that I loved, but wanted something a little more delicate for smaller streams in Colorado. I then bought a 4wt. At the time I didn’t realize how close these two were to one another.

Warm Weather Can = Early Hatches

I almost got caught with my pants down fishing a spring creek the other day. Without even giving it a second thought, I had left the cabin without one of my dry fly boxes, that's loaded with all my favorite Sulphur and Light Cahill patterns.

Inherited my grandpa’s fly tying kit and would appreciate some help.

Hey everyone! So I recently inherited my grandpa’s fly tying kit along with a bunch of other fly tying equipment.

Lowcountry Winter Redfish

By Owen Plair What makes the winter fishing for redfish so special? There are not many fisheries that have a winter time season, due to migratory fish, cold temps, snow, and ice. One of the many great things about the Lowcountry is that it is a year round fishery for Redfish.

A couple of today’s musky streamers. Cisco and firetiger.

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What am I looking at here?

First time fly fishing, hoping to go for small mouth bass tomorrow. Pulled my fly rod out of the closet after some years and I’m not sure what I’ve got here.

north creek brookies

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Tfo pro/sig 3 vs classic trout vs clearwater

Looking for a 3wt rod. I have a butter stick in 7'0 3wt, but am having a bad time when I fish indicators on it. I typically use xs oros if I'm going that route.I like my girlfriends 3wt Clearwater the little I've used it for indicators. I was wanting something similar to that. The tfo and classic trout are a little cheaper.

First Redfish on a Fly Rod

Hopedale, Louisiana6wt Scott Centric (fun fight)Fly - Convict Killer (purple and black, self tied)Guide - Gabe Lambouhttps://www.instagram.com/gabelambou?igsh=bnN6aGJnaWUxdWk4

How to Tie: The Mickey Finn

In this week’s “How to Tie” feature, Tim Flagler with Tightlinevideo ties a classic streamer that will catch fish anywhere in the world, the Mickey Finn. Learn How to Tie This Fly: Difficulty: Easy In the last several years, fly tying has seen incredible innovations.

So what’s the consensus on permethrin on waders? I’m seeing conflicting arguments online.

After finding a tick last month on my waders on the metolius and then last week waking up with a tick attached to my fucking stomach on a fishing trip in Montana I bought a bottle of permethrin because I still shiver thinking about that morning.

Backcountry Arctic Grayling

Did a little hike out in the mountains for some lake fishing and caught my first grayling and about 12 more after that. Overall a spectacular day of fishing and good views

Stripping Streamer for Great Lakes Steelhead

How and when to fish streamers for Great Lakes steelhead.

Do you need to clean fly line if you've been lawn casting?

Probably a dumb question, but if you've been practicing casting on the lawn, do you need to clean your fly line in the same way that you do after every few sessions on the water? If yes, what's the best way to do that?

First carp after 14 failed attempts

There’s no trout within a hour of my college, After failing to not spook every carp in local ponds for almost a month, went to the river and found some willing to play ball

BWO nymph

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First dry fly (feat. Some nymphs)

I live in Ireland and often see black fly on the water. So I have attempted to tie a black fly, no specific pattern just what I see on the waters here. Today I tied my first dry fly, my 5th fly in total. What you guys think? Any constructive criticism? I know the wings aren't great, I didn't use enough feathers.

In Our Fly We Trust

By Jesse Lowry Fishing is as much of a mental game as any sport. Whether it's having confidence in your gear, the conditions, your technique, hell, even in the fish, the psychological factors play a role in how we perform on the water.

What’s the deal with wet wading shoes?

I’m a big wet wader, I hate wearing waders and avoid it whenever possible, and I don’t really understand the design of most wet wading shoes. I have always worn my keens/crocs while wet wading as they allow my feet to breathe and are easy to clean mud and silt off of.

Back on the vice while traveling around the west coast

These are the first streamers I’ve ever tied. Green/black sculpin has already gotten into some fish

Wanting to turn this little tin into a fly box, whats the best foam/other material to buy to hold flies?

As the title says, I have this small tin that I would like to turn into a small fly box that i can keep in the car for emergency fishing.

Caught my first two carp on fly and I’m hooked!

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Today’s lot of musky streamers

While bulky and awkward looking, these streamers have crazy movement from the pacchiari’s dragon tails and bucktail. Swimming like the big soft plastic “bulldawgs” used by conventional musky anglers.

Messy Caddis Puppa

This is a Mustad Alpha Point Caddis Offset Barbless CO68XAP, size 10. I think they are 2x short, but they are at least 2x sharp.What I like about them, is the sturdy wire they're built on, and the big eye. It's practical for someone with a shaking hand.Tag: Small UV flat tinsel. Body: Troutline Belgian Rabbit Dubbing olive caddis.

Fly Box Help

I am new to fly fishing, what are some flies I could be adding to have a more well rounded set up. I fish around the Maryland area. All recommendations are appreciated!

Mainstream fly fishing in Hokkaido, Japan.

In Hokkaido, Japan, the snowmelt season will be ending soon, and the serious fishing season is about to begin.Please come and enjoy fishing in Hokkaido.

I'm forcing myself to be a purist.

Have been fly fishing since the age of 16.I've hit a ceiling in my skill level. A large part of that is by buying flies.I rely on "what's worked before" or what the local guide says or what looks good vs understanding the insects, the hatches, the streams in detail.Just put my Fullingmill fly box with 300 flies on ebay.

The Spring Collection: The 5 Best Streamers for Spring Run Off and How to Fish Them

5 proven patterns for spring trout.

2 for 1

Caught a rainbow on the nymph, brown on the dry AT THE SAME TIME!

Aguas Arriba: A Different Current in Fly Fishing

For nearly two decades, a fly fishing show out of Argentina has been building something most of the mainstream hasn’t fully seen, largely because it’s existed outside the channels that define modern fly fishing media.

Maine Fly Fishing Only Law Challenged In Supreme Court

Maine’s supreme court has agreed to hear challenges against the state’s fly fishing only regulations, which were the subject of a recent lawsuit. Plaintiffs who want the fly fishing only regulations overturned succeeded in appealing a lower court ruling that sided with keeping the state’s current regulations in place.

DRIFTING

By Marcus Saunders That gentle morning light seems to push back all those fears that hound our minds at 3am. Glancing sideways out of the ute window, I see vague outlines race by as the human world slowly comes into focus; the radio is silent, and only the occasional rattle of the trailer reminds me that the boat is in tow.

Micro Zonker

This summer I'll not only fish dries.

Caught a rainbow by the butt hole

Obviously someone broke off on this poor fish but it ended up pooping everything but the hook out and I bought it on the old line

Loving this thing

Finally got the old canoe I found sitting in my father-in-law’s woods set up pretty much perfect for my fly fishing needs. I can stand and walk around in it with no problem, and the trolling motor with the lithium battery absolutely rips.

Newbie feeling overwhelmed

I’m sure this has been talked about already so I’m sorry to beat a dead horse. What did you all do to stop yourself from feeling overwhelmed? I’ve only ever went fishing for catfish. Just cast out and leave it sit. So I’ve never been the best fisherman to begin with.

My proudest caddis yet, size 16.

Natural CDC palmer hackle + elk hair.Tried dry fly fishing today for the first time, I had so much fun. I don't want to work, I want to go fishing :(

Carp were sipping cottonwood seeds yesterday, first time targeting them on a dry fly

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I started having a lot of success on my streamers I tied for bass then promptly lost them all. Tying up a new batch!

Read more about I started having a lot of success on my streamers I tied for bass then promptly lost them all. Tying up a new batch!.

Tiger trout?

Tiger trout or weirdly marked brown?

First wild brown trout.

Caught my first wild brown trout on tenkara at Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor National park.

Protect rivers (biosecurity) and protect your waders, what are your recommendations?

Hey there,So the ones that know me, know that i travel quite a bit for fly fishing. And on my road trips, i've quite often not had a washing machine or even a sink at hand, when transferring between water ways.

The Complete Fly Fisherman - Issue 294 2026

THE COMPLETE FLY FISHERMAN is a bimonthly magazine in South Africa dedicated exclusively to fly fishing, an activity that is seeing unprecedented growth worldwide. Although its subject matter focusses on fly fishing the African continent, it carries features …

The Best Saltwater Wading Boots of 2026

We tested the best saltwater wading boots for saltwater fly fishing.

All That Glitters

By Louis Cahill About once a year I get an email from the editor of a fishing magazine saying, “I heard you have photos of golden trout.” The answer is yes, but better than half the time the question is completely wrong.

Caddis time

Made some caddis to try later this week. Wish me luck.

Streamer night

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The fish, the fly, the spot

I walked into a brown drake hatch and the fish didn't mind that all I had was a big ugly EHC. Not a bad day on a river that mostly holds 6" trout.

Question

So im fairly new to fly fishing with only one rod. I know the best answer to my question is have 2 rod setup but i want to get more better at fly fishing before buying more gear. So question is, say if im throwing streamers with 2x taper leader and i want to throw size 14-18 nymphs or dry flies.

Do you use weed guards on your streamers?

I had my first day river fishing recently using nymphs and I loved it. The only thing I didn't love was the weeds and losing my nymphs on a 7x tippet. I'd love to fish some wooly buggers now but the last time I did it I lost it on the first cast so now I'm thinking I should try using weed guards.

DIY Whip finish tool

Just dropping in here to say anyone starting out with tying flies, you can make a DIY whip finishing tool with a wire coat hanger and needle nose pliers. Yes, they’re only like five bucks, but you can use that $5 for some fly tying material instead. Thought I’d pass along the info!Tight lines!

Streamer time

still streamer season in Piedmont (Italy). dry fly conditions still a few weeks away

Stonefly tip: they can’t eat the dropper first if you don’t have one 🤓☝️

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Deschutes Salmonfly hatch report

The bugs are there, but it seems like the fish aren’t keyed in on them yet.

First week of fly fishing

I got these my third day of fly fishing. I walked around the water and looked under rocks and saw mostly black fly's and some insects so I used a little black dry fly. They loved it and it was like a feeding frenzy for these guys. Just had it on the end of my leader.

Lionfish – Tasty on Pizza, Hell on the Ecosystem

Lionfish may be the mother of all invasive species. Take a moment to think about this: a lionfish (native to the Indo-Pacific) has no natural predators in the Atlantic ocean. It can live up to fifteen years, reaching sexual maturity in less than a year. Once mature, a pair can spawn as often as every four days.

New pb built like Brock Lesnar

2.5lb tippet I thought was going to snap at any given point on 3wt rod bent like a candy cane. Unbelievably difficult to net and a long ass fight but she fully recovered for the release.Unreal day

First lake trout on a 4wt from shore

Went to visit family and threw the 4wt in the car because why not? Was hoping to find some brown trout from shore given the info I’d read on the water. Had about 12 perch and no luck on a single trout in 5+ hrs. Sadly I had forgotten the streamer box at home but had one (very poorly) home tied black bugger leftover in the bottom of my gear bag.

Yet another NJ brown.

Measured at about 21 inches. This fish ate a size 18 BWO. My very first dry fly brown trout. It was amazing.At first I didn’t know what flies he was eating and I threw an Adam’s. But he didn’t even eat that.

Beginner just getting into fly fishing, and I catch this beautiful guy

Safe to say I’m hooked lol.

Here’s one for you…

Went to the West Branch of the Delaware for a float yesterday with a long-time friend who’d always wanted to try the sport. On her first day of fly fishing. With her very first cast of a dry fly. With a four weight. With 6x tippet. She hooks, fights, and lands the wild brown pictured.

First Montana Grayling

Took a small hike yesterday and caught a ton of grayling. (The Eagle was a paid actor)

Tie The White Marabou Streamer

MY GOOD FRIEND DAN FLYNN GREW UP IN MAINE CHASING THE GIANT BROOK TROUT IN THE RANGELEY LAKES REGION. These days you can find him high in the headwaters of the Southern Appalachians after the local brookies or tied into a big wild brown downstream. The geography may have changed but there is still a lot of Maine in his tying.

Nonno (grandpa) can’t fish anymore and gave me a haul of gear since we used to fish together a lot.

Only problem is I don’t know how to fly fish… he did give me a fly rod though so I’m excited to give it a try. I love trout fishing so anything that gives me an excuse to put on my waders is good enough for me. Cheers.

Trying to start

Hey everyone,Been debating getting into tying. Doing a lot of trout fishing recently and with it comes a lot of donations to the trees. But I do a ton of saltwater fly fishing as well. So I think the next evolution I fear will be getting into tying to learn more about rivers and when to throw what, especially for trout.

Got a pokemon

I’m not usually one for chasing stockers BUT this one hole near my job has looked juicy I’ve posted about it in the past and I finally went back and got what I was looking for.

Little Brookie on a dry

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What's your most unconventional fly fishing habit?

The fly fishing world can be super technical and specific, and at times certain techniques or approaches can start to feel almost rigid.

Monster Brown (for me)

Been fly fishing for a few years. Been a lifelong fisherman, so I'm not super green but fly fishing is different. Went out yesterday, brought my new 3wt because I really wanted to fish some dries. It's a bit early where I am and the weather was cold (snow in the morning). So I fished without luck for hours.

Grateful For This

A blessed morning on a small creek in PA. Can’t remember life before Fly Fishing.

Local fish

First native I caught, just started fly fishing this year.

Concentration, Relaxation and Communication Equal Better Bonefishing

By Louis Cahill Concentration, Relaxation and Communication. I wish I could claim those words. I'm quoting Jose Sands, bonefish guide at Andros South Bonefish Lodge. That was his answer when I asked what he thought was the key to successful bonefishing. As usual, he nailed it. Plenty of anglers are frustrated or intimidated by bonefish.

Few patterns ive enjoyed lately

Soft hackle Pheasant tail: Love the simplicity and exclusive use of natural materials, but still looking great (photo is the first time ive ever used partridge!)Crayfish jig streamer: recently found my love for squirrel and rabbit strips, and have been playing with them a ton.Thin mint bugger: ju...

First attempt at a spotted beetle dry fly. Size 10

Hope it works. Maybe it'll at least get a sucker.

My first attempt at a spotted beetle dry fly, size 10

Hope it works. Maybe it'll at least get a sucker.

First Apache Trout

Hooked into my first Apaches yesterday. First time in Arizona, too. Holy shit - this is a beautiful state. Won’t be my last trip out here.

The story of the missing forceps

Believed to be gone forever, dropped and hidden in deep grass or better yet at the bottom of the river.Rewind to last weekend - pulled them out making some adjustable dropper perfection loops (check out Old Trout Bum on YT) which is a fantastic method when you’re fishing dries on a euro nymph set...

First Time fly fishing tomorrow

Tomorrow is my first time fly fishing since I was a kid. Never fly fished for trout. This is the box I put together, what do you think? What can I expect? Fishing a larger river and a small creek

Thursday evening on the Deschutes

Bugs are out! 3 very aggressive dry fly eats and 3 on the drooper. Nothing too big. Biggest was about 14 inches but he was thick!

Adams, size 12. TMC 100 Dry Fly Hook

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Own a Piece of Fly Fishing History in Project Healing Waters Popovics Memorial Auction

Project Healing Waters (PHW) has teamed up with the family of legendary saltwater fly tier Bob Popovics for a memorial auction. The auction’s proceeds will benefit PHW’s mission of supporting veterans through fly fishing. The auction starts May 11 at 10am Eastern, and will close on May 16 at 10pm Eastern.

First fish on a fly

Patapsco River, MD. Got three hits earlier in the evening yesterday, but couldn't set the hook. Third time I got a hit I was able to land it - nice little rainbow trout on a streamer. What a great feeling!

DeGala’s Hula Damsel

By Herman deGala It’s the time of year when the rivers and creeks around Colorado are blown out because of run-off but the weather is just gorgeous. What is a body to do? Of course, you could head to some tailwater. Until you get there and find everyone thought the same thing. Or you could head to your nearby lake or pond. It’s all filled up.

Paid a visit to the east-side and found my pb bow!

The bugs were slow to hatch this morning, didn’t really pick up until noon or so. Although this was the only fish of the day, I’m still happy to have made the trek. Only 3 more weeks until the rest of ‘em open up.

21 trout in the net including a big brown. Was a great day.

Read more about 21 trout in the net including a big brown. Was a great day..

Busy day in North Carolina

This was my fourth guided trip. My first three landed me a total of…3 fish, lol! This time, good conditions allowed me to land 10 fish including this 26” wild, brown trout. I ended up catching this guy twice. First time, he snapped the line and took my fly.

Any Advice?

A close family friend and mentor of mine in his late 70’s introduced me to fly fishing last summer. He guided all around Montana when he was my age and he said his wife panted rods for Winston when they were living in Twin Bridges.

Seeking Feedback On Bass Topwater Ties

Hello All. I am extremely new to fly tying and fly fishing. I live 4 hours from the nearest trout fishing so most of my efforts will be on bass fishing. Thought to post some of first attempts at gurgler and stealth bomber flies to see if anyone might be able to provide some feedback? I’ve struggled some figuring out the proportions of the flies.

New to Fly Tying

I’m looking for recommendations on materials and equipment to get into fly tying. I’m looking to mostly be tying dries, nymphs and terrestrials for SE US trout.

Beautiful Brook Trout

I love the colors on these fish. Mostly caught on double nymph rigs, but a few hit some medium size streamers (drifting them). I assume most of them are stocked but don’t know for sure.Location: New Hampshire

Tail Feather Substitution

I have been getting into fly tying recently. I have a bunch of ruffed grouse tail feathers. I want to know if I can/should replace a Coc de leon, or pheasant tail feathers with the grouse I have.

Episode 5: Midwest Fly Shop Tour Now LIVE!

In this episode, we head North to one of the most iconic fly fishing states in the country: Michigan.

Southern Most Brook Trout?

I caught this Brook Trout down in Lincoln National Forest, NM. It made me think, where is the southern most brook trout fishery in the US? Can anyone beat the vicinity of Ruidoso NM?EDIT: With further research sparked by some comments, Ruidoso NM is approximately 33N Latitude.

Streamer Beast

Water levels are finally back to normal in most Michigan streams, and streamers have definitely been a favorite among the trout.

Matt McCannel’s Neon Nightmare

By Bob Reece When connecting a person and a fish is the foundation of your job, the fly that you use matters. The pattern design as well as the hook that it’s founded upon must both deliver.

Am I just bad at fishing?

Spent a decent bit out on this river today and caught absolutely zero fish. Initially started by throwing inline spinners upstream, but it was impossible to get the lure to spin at all due to the current and it wasn’t until it got downstream where it had any action.

What is your favorite streamer line?

For a 7wt rod what is your favorite streamer line that holds up. I had a buddy that just bought the SA 250 grain streamer pro and it ripped first time fishing it. Want something reliable that sinks fast so in the shallow stuff I can just retrieve faster and it’ll get down in the deep stuff.

Looking for people to test a fly tying app

Mods: please remove if not allowed but looking for feedback.Hey all — I got tired of bouncing between random recipes, YouTube videos, and messy material lists, so I built a fly tying app to make things easier at the vise.Right now it includes:Fly pattern libraryRecipes + tutorialsMaterial trackin...

Fly Tying Made Me Love Fishing Again

Wanted to put out a little PSA for anyone on the fence about getting into fly tying.Short answer: just do it.I started tying about 7 months ago because I thought it would save me money. LOL.

Some California Gold and Looking for spot advice.

Went to Southern Sequoia for some CA golden trout and hit the South Fork of the Kern.I have another camping trip planned in June, I'm wanting to find somewhere that has Brookies in California with some decent camping nearby preferably within hiking distance of the campsite.Feel free to PM me a st...

Beautiful Redband

Caught on a streamer in the evening which is my favorite way to fish for trout.

Streamer Eater

Had a slam on my local river with streamers yesterday. Never moved so many fish in this river like I did yesterday. My 6wt setup with large arbor reel and full sink line was originally for Stillwater but it’s become a killer for me in my go to river.

Catching smallies with Olive Wooly Bugger

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Glass Is Good!

By Justin Pickett Oh, the world of fast fly rods…. They can be great tools. Some of my favorite rods are most definitely faster than your “average joe” rod.

2001 Ford Explorer Sportsman Concept

This Ford Explorer Sportsman Concept was built by Ford Motor Company for display at the 2001 North American International Auto Show. Designed around a fly fishing theme, it showcases a range of custom exterior and interior elements intended to support outdoor…

The Closest Tarpon Eat Ever?

A Note from Alexander Gomez (@silverkinggomez): “That day we were fishing for resident tarpon. We happened to hit the mother load on a super calm day. Literally the perfect tarpon day multiple eats and landed a couple. I’m a third generation flyfishing guide.

Rick and Morty Season 9 Opening: D&D, Fly-Fishing, and a Jerrycorn?

The countdown to Adult Swim's Rick and Morty Season 9 is now down to less than three weeks, which means it's time to check out the season's new opening sequence. As we all know, sometimes it's a preview of what's to come – and sometimes, it's filled with some…

Hemostat Hacks For Fly-Fisherman

By Justin Pickett A pair of hemostats can save a fly fisherman serious time on the water! If I were asked what one tool, or accessory, I absolutely have to have with me on the water, I would have to say it is, without a doubt, my trusty pair of hemostats. Not my sunglasses, nippers, or my net, but hemostats.

Caught a good one today

For the stream it was on, it couldn’t have been very much bigger. It jumped and made runs and took me to my reel for the first time for a trout on the fly. I was so used to stripping line to bring in fish it took me a second to realize I needed the reel.

Caught my very first trout on the fly tonight!

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Beautiful rainbow

Active top water and great nymphing. Don’t think I’ve hooked a fish nymphing on anything but a black perdigon this year.

TX Hill Country May 3rd

We've gotten some decent rain the past couple weeks, so I broke out the fly rods and hopped around a couple crossings targeting bass and sunfish.It was a cold start in the mid 40's , but still was able to wet wade as the river water was warm enough. Caught a couple nice post spawn bass and various sunfish on a fly I tied up.

Made some tubes for some rods I built

I started building my own fly rods, which had been fun, and finally started fishing them. Made a Euro Nymph rod, and a switch rod for fishing the surf.

The Drift: Is Fly Fishing Too Luxurious These Days?

A few headlines this past week grabbed my attention, and not in the best way. The first was someone’s response to the new TV show “The Madison,” another entry from Taylor Sheridan (creator of “Yellowstone”).

Euro nymphing day

Took my euro nymph rod and reel out and caught over 20 rainbows and a brown. As I was leaving got this nicer rainbow. Definitely one of my better fishing days!

Here's how Google AI is powering small-business growth

A grid of 4 business owners. Top left is a man pouring coffee beans into a grinder. Top right is a woman in a pink dress placing a lampshade on a shelf of lampshades. Bottom left is a main in a fly fishing store. Bottom right is a woman in an office.

Fly Fishing Tips for Stocked Trout

My first memory of bringing a trout to hand with a fly rod took place back in the spring of 1990, on a seasonal trout stream, located 45 minutes north of Atlanta, GA. It was a far cry from a trophy trout at 10-inches, but that freshly stocked rainbow trout, touched my eleven year old fishing soul to the core.

Mini streamer concept!

I think it will slay.

Blue Ridge Ga

Novice fly fisherman here, after almost a year of researching equipment, lines, flies, waders, vests, etc…I took a trip to North Ga for a few days to try for trout. I booked a trip with Cohutta Fishing Co and they didn’t disappoint!!The day of our trip we were rained out but rebooked for two days later.

PB Brown Trout Poster Frame

A lot of people in this group liked and found inspiration for their own projects when I posted about a photo box I made, so I was hoping some of you might appreciate the poster frame I built over the weekend.This is a life-size poster of a 28.5” brown trout I had the great privilege of bringing to hand last fall.

My daughter’s first fly catch.

We stayed at a lodge outside of Hancock NY last weekend, and my daughter, 15yr got her first Rainbow. And was her first catch on a fly rod. Did a good netting and release. #16 Hendricks. Super proud of her.

Just purchased, are these good set ups?

I’m pretty new to fly fishing and just purchased these. I’m wondering if they’re as high quality as I was told. I fish off the beach primarily.

PB Snake River Cutthroat

Ate a size 14 ice cream cone chironomid the morning after a big spring storm

One of the prettiest brown trout I’ve ever caught.

Meadow Run, Ohiopyle, PA; Size 20 black zebra midge. This is a stocked stream so it’s a hatchery fish, but I’ve caught plenty of wild browns and none of them were nearly this colorful.

My first trout on the fly rod!!!!

Today I caught my first trout on my fly rod! After grinding multiple spots out near me that are stocked with trout, I finally landed this little guy! Thanks to everyone that responded to my previous post on me being super discouraged that I couldn’t even get bites from trout. Caught this stocked guy at a pond with a green wooly bugger.

Tired of Private Equity Getting its Dirty Mits in Fly Fishing? Support Edge/NFC rods

I've been eying up Gary Loomis's NFC blanks for a while. I just came across this article about NFC/Edge rods resisting PE take over and darn it that's reason enough to support the company alone besides their rods/blanks being top of the line and made in USA.A $100 "Golden Ticket" helps NFC grow and gets you one of any blank in their line-up.

Mini mouse

Size 4 mouse heading with a full box to a good client of mine.His box includes a bunch of size 4 Mini Jimmy’s, a deer head streamer, and what i am naming the Brunch Money (articulated lunch money built slightly different).Funny enough, the hardest part about this fly was putting the little ears o...

Yakima Canyon caddis hatch was unreal yesterday

Floated the Yakima Canyon yesterday and hit one of the heaviest caddis hatches I’ve seen out there.Late afternoon, the water was absolutely covered.

Competitive Fishing and Responsibility

This article, like many I’ve written, began with a conversation I had with my brother, Tom. Tom and I are brothers separated by a mutual hobby. We both love to fish but in very different ways. Tom gets after bass on gear. A skill I respect but don’t especially prefer. I suck with a gear rod and it’s just not the experience I enjoy.

Another weapon in the arsenal. Picked this up for summer steelhead.

Picked this up yesterday. Gonna use it for summer steelhead with my Scandi setup. I’ll keep my R8 8130 for winter fish and a Skagit head. When my Burkie arrives, I’ll turn this into a loaner rod for buddies that want to go and try out swinging for steelhead.

Successful Day at the Battenkill Fly Fishing Fest

Caught an elusive Battenkill BrownSaw the Legend himself presentCovered bridges as far as the eye can see(Vermont sure loves a covered bridge)

Utah Eel

Hit a tiny mountain creek for some dry fly action. Most were reasonably healthy browns around the 10 inch mark, and then there was this guy.

Mayfly Emerger

Pattern by Lucian Vaseis (At least I found the pattern on his blog.)Tied on a Daiichi D1770 size 14. Sumo Power Thread A1 tying thread. Pheasant tail fibres for tail, Mayfly Yellow Synthetic Nymph Skin Small for abdomen, Hends Rabbit Fur K03 for thorax, yellow CDC wing, and Teal Summer Duck hackle.

Don’t Hate the River

I was talking with a friend the other day about doing some fishing in Colorado, his home state. This is a good topic to bring up if you are trying to lure me into an extended conversation. Colorado is near to my heart. He was throwing out places we might fish and said "I know you love the Dream Stream, but I hate that place".

Gardi (Labeo dero) on a fly

Went out chasing the tiger of the river, the legendary Golden Mahseer… But the river had other plans.Ended up landing a Gardi (Labeo dero) on the fly - not what I came for, but honestly, one of the toughest, most rewarding catches I’ve had.Sometimes it’s not about the target, it’s about the surpr...

Another Wader Question

Going to pickup a set of Patagonia waders. Was thinking of getting wading pants as opposed to bibs.

Thoughts on these, anyone tried them? What’s the sink rate?

Can’t find any info on the sink rate for the Fast version but thought these look ideal for my streamer fishing on the river for trout, and even useful for swinging wet flies.Also the built in welded swivel looks pretty handy for easy tippet changes and avoiding line twist.Have a 5wt and 7wt rod, ...

Well.. im addicted now

Bought my first fly rod a few weeks ago. This afternoon was the most active fishing day I've ever experienced. It was take after take, I had to release a bunch but kept my limit for supper. Haven't caught anything until today and iv been out alot trying to get my casts down.

successful birthday bike fishing!

caught my pb cutthroat on a beautiful spring day. boy do i love montana! i can bike less than a few miles from my house to access multiple amazing fishing spots.

First Maine Brookie of the Year!

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Streamerrr

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Gear Review: Winston Air 2 5-Piece

Testing the new Winston Air 2 5-Piece Fly Rod.

Some Black Stonefly Nymph

I first came across this stonefly nymph online, but never managed to find it again. Anyone have any knowledge about this pattern?Anyhow, tied on a Daiichi 1730 #8. Black goose biots for tail, antennae, and legs.

Caught my first trout! - Duckmaloi River, NSW Australia

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Browns Rising

Back in 2013 Kent Klewein and I were in a tire commercial. I was encouraged by a reader to reshare this video from 5 years ago. It seems like yesterday but our readership has grown so much since then that plenty of you have not seen it. If you have, please excuse the old news. If you haven’t, take a few minutes and enjoy some cool fishing footage.

What causes larger fish to jump straight out of the water?

Title. I was fishing a logjam the other day at my local creek and a larger fish for the size of stream I was in (probably a good 14 inches) was routinely torpedoing itself straight out of the water. I've seen smaller fish do it during a hatch, but there weren't really any bugs around and I thought that the larger fish were more wary when rising.

Desert trout

Found some willing redbands under the mid afternoon sun. Quite warm out, nice to ditch the waders for a change

Nice Upper Sacramento rainbow.

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Don't know nothin about bamboo

Found this old bamboo rod in my late father-in-law's things, still in the box, still wrapped in the original paper. All my rods are graphite or fiberglass, never used bamboo. It's got 3 different tips, and the handle is reversible, so it can be used for a fly reel or spin reel I think. Any help on what I'm looking at would be much appreciated.

Art mosquito thing

Coming up on 1 year of fly tying. Inspo from the Fly Smith

Fish and camping recommendations for central PA

My buddy and I are getting into fly fishing. We have been doing ok with our skills in stocked waters and having a blast. We would like to try getting after some wild trout (class A or wild designation) near central PA. To add to the fun, we want to pitch and tent and take in the wilderness.

need help with fly tying

what is this fly and how would you tie it? the booty is craft fur. is it a dragonfly nymph? mostly i want to know how to do the hollow craft fur with flashhttps://preview.redd.it/qwck1ksghdyg1.png?width=984&format=png&auto=webp&s=0fc1f926b27b47d36f3d346eee7ba806dcc3ed5c

Elk Hair Caddis size 20

Been tying so many big streamers lately. It was strange tying such small flies.

Hand-tied rabbit fur streamer — ready to hit the water!

Just finished tying this brown rabbit fur streamer. The natural fur has incredible movement on slow retrieves — perfect for bass and pike. Can’t wait to test it out this weekend! 🎣

The 10 Best Mother’s Day Gifts for the Moms Who Live on the Water

Fly fishing gifts for Mom this Mother's Day.

First Native Wild Brown

Booked a day of fishing in Scotland while on vacation to the River tweed, a river known for housing large brown trout, grayling and salmon. I’m primarily a salt water angler so the realm of trout fishing is pretty foreign to me, but I ended up hooking into this fish on a 2wt sage ESN and he screamed down river probably 40 yards.

Rob Smith’s Rusty Enema

THE STASH IS BACK! Rob "The Stash" Smith is back to share one of his favorite redfish flies with us. The Rusty Enema is a proven producer anywhere redfish are found. It's a great attractor pattern that pushes a lot of water, which is like ringing the dinner bell for redfish in dirty water.

B.C. Bull trout trip- need advice

Hello all,I’m embarking on a trip to B.C. to fish for bull trout this summer around mid June. I’ll be in the Fernie area. To give some context, I’ve already gone on 3 dedicated bull trout trips that were a week long each and have not landed my first bull yet. I’m trying to find a safe bet.

How do you guys fish at dusk?

The bite at a spot near me seems to light up at dusk, but I have such a hard time with visibility that I can’t really fish it. Seems like the fish are tearing up emergers but I’m basically blind casting - even with the dry dropper it’s hard to keep track once I cast. Any tips for low light fishing?

I’ve moved to the mountains and it’s been agreeing with me.

Fly only rivers and lakes nearby, and just a ton of trouty waters in every direction. Most of these fish were caught about 10 minutes from my house. There’s cutthroat, bulls, brooks, lakers, browns, whitefish, and some salmon/steelhead opportunities all within 45 minutes.

Cracking fly rod

Wondering if this is cause for concern or just normal. I’ve seen rods with alot more cracks like this. This is in the second lower section

How to Tie: The Flavilinea Sparkle Dun

In this week’s “How to Tie” feature, Cheech with Fly Fish Food ties a dry fly that should be in every trout angler’s summer box, the Flavilinea Sparkle Dun.

New Zealand Advice

I’m thinking about taking my dad to NZ around Feb-Mar. We have been talking about doing this for over 20 years, but life always got in the way. He’s 70 now and this is probably our last chance to make it happen.He’s in decent shape for his age, but he has low injury risk tolerance (wading deep, climbing down embankments, etc).

Caught my very first fish on a fly

I bought my first fly rod today and was able to land this little guy! I had so much fun. Just thought I would share hahaEdit: Thanks for all the support guys very friendly community you’ve got here

Tying Flashback Nymphs on Jig Hooks, does it really matter on which side you tie the flash

So when I tie a flashback nymph on a jig hook, I flip the fly over and tie in the flash so it rides up along with the jig hook. But does it really matter to the fish?

Lost a grayling this size or bigger then a while later caught this one. Maybe same fish idk but took me for a run way down stream on the 3wt

Read more about Lost a grayling this size or bigger then a while later caught this one. Maybe same fish idk but took me for a run way down stream on the 3wt.

What kinda nymph ?

What kinda nymph am I looking at here ? SW Idaho.

Bass Flies

I just started tying streamers. I've tied plenty of nymphs and dries but had never got into streamers. I started trying to catch bass at the lake by my house and wooly buggers were mostly catching crappie.

While we do get runs of steelhead, my local creek constantly likes to remind me that bigger doesn't necessarily mean better.

Read more about While we do get runs of steelhead, my local creek constantly likes to remind me that bigger doesn't necessarily mean better..

First bass on the fly rod

Customer let us fish his pond on lunch. Biggest bluegills I’ve ever seen

First nymphs, what should I tie?

Hey y’all, I’m new in the Flyfishing world. Decided to tie my own nymphs (I euro nymph) and wanted to ask y’all, what nymph do you think I should try to tie? Here’s my 1st attempt

Working on a nymph box

I’m quite new to tying and would appreciate feedback and tips and tricks for nymphs.First three rows are zebra midges sizes 18, 16 and 14. The shorter ones are tied on Hanak BL500 and the longer ones on Tiemco TMC100.The fourth row are pheasant tails.

We be Grubbin’

By Chris Dore Things are hotting up in Southern NZ and to many Southern locals, this means Willow Grubbing time! Willow grubs are the larvae of the Saw Fly (Pontania Proxima) , and pupate within those angry red blisters found on the leaves of willow trees.

Got to break in my new dry fly setup on an awesome Hendrickson hatch. I see a lot of Winston and Orvis rods out here. Are there any Hardy fans?

Read more about Got to break in my new dry fly setup on an awesome Hendrickson hatch. I see a lot of Winston and Orvis rods out here. Are there any Hardy fans?.

Need a cheap tying kit organizer/bag

Hey yall, just got into tying, I now have a Renzetti saltwater traveler, a bunch of tools, resins, materials, and I need a good bag/case to organize it all for storage and travel! I did score that little bass pro bait binder which is great for the materials that come in smaller bags, but not so m...

Sometimes the first trout of the year isn’t that big

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How good is this fly? Any improvements?

I’m relatively new to fly tying. I’ve been following some tutorials and made elk hair caddis and such. I tried my hand at some Trico Spinners. Is this a good fly?

Hi-Vis No-See-Um on a vintage Swedish dry fly hook.

Tied up a few of these for fun today. I have read these inverted dry flys have a hard time hooking up a fish but we shall see. I do like the shape it gives.

A few fish from the river today. I had a little parr on the spinner followed by a lovely brownie too. I finished off with my first ever fish on the fly!

I took both the lure rod & fly rod out today. I bought this rod in February & have never really used it besides 1 20 minute session a few days ago, but I got too frustrated & picked up the spinner again.

Weird Cutthroat

Hey guys! I caught this a little while ago. Does it's spots look a little abnormal? I haven't caught many cutthroat and would like to know!

Just set up my first double nymph rig.

Caddis emerger and black zebra midge. 5x down to 6x.

Fly Fisherman - June/July 2026

Fly Fisherman is the world's leading magazine for fly fishing. Every issue provides expert advice on the latest fly fishing techniques, the newest tackle and the hottest new fly patterns. Through informative articles, it highlights the best destinations for t…

Presenting Your Fly To A School Of Bonefish

Bonefish are on the move! Presenting your fly to a school of bonefish has to become second nature. There is often not time to make a plan. The successful angler is one who can make split second decisions and place the fly quickly and accurately. It's a little like shooting a shotgun.

Online Auction Benefits Battenkill Restoration

This year marks the 5th anniversary of the Battenkill Fly Fishing & Arts Festival in Arlington, Vermont, held from April 30 to May 2. Featuring expert presentations from the likes of Tom Rosenbauer, . . .

The Drift: The Current State Of Fly Fishing Guides

In certain circles, it feels in vogue to criticize the way fly fishing guides go about their business. Just like with any profession, if you’re looking for things to poke at, you’ll find them.

Friends Don’t Let Friends Fish Muds

"THIS IS THE KIND OF BONEFISHING THAT RUINS YOU. THE KIND OF FISHING THAT IMPAIRS YOUR ABILITY TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS." The sky is a perfect robin's egg blue. Reflections of the morning sun dance on the underside on the mangroves giving the bright green leaves an unnatural glow.

One Fly, One Cast, One Tarpon

The bow of the skiff rises and falls under my feet as my eyes scan the vast expanse of blue and green. We call this riding the bull. Balancing on a casting platform as the boat bobs and shifts in the surf. Out on the ocean side, that’s where you find migrating tarpon. These big fish push past in schools, often single file.

You buy your portfolio every morning

In the old days I ran a hedge fund. That’s right. Half a billion dollars doing whatever I told it. Big trades, big profits (and losses) and big pressure. I learned a lot from a decade in that role that has helped me on the stream.

South America Fly Fishing Destinations - Issue 4 2025

South America Fly Fishing Destinations - Issue 4 2025English | 100 pages | True PDF | 28.8 MBDownload: RAPiDGATOR

Aotearoa Angling Etiquette (Or, how not to be a dick in New Zealand)

By Chris Dore Angling ethics and on-stream behaviour are a big deal here in NZ due to the unique qualities of our fishery. Gin clear water hosting sometimes less than several fish per mile mean that if you walk past, there’s a good chance they will see you and spook to cover for the remainder of the day.

The Bobber Conundrum

THE OTHER DAY I RECEIVED THIS EMAIL FROM A READER. *** "Just wanted to bring up an issue that has been eating at my soul for years! I just can't wrap my arms around the thought of using a bobber.

Florida Sportsman - May/June 2026

Florida Sportsman is known well for featuring articles on all types of fishing, ranging from fly fishing and other types of inshore angling to fishing done in deeper ocean waters. These articles inform the magazines readers on what types of fish are in season…

The Green River Below Flaming Gorge Is Where They Coined The Word Epic

If you have never fished the Green River below Flaming Gorge, its time to check it out. Located in the northeast corner of Utah, the Green River is one of the premier tailwaters in the country.

Artist Spotlight: Ben Miller, Fly-Cast Painter

Ben Miller is a Montana-based artist known for his Fly-Cast Paintings of rivers, created using a fly rod instead of a traditional brush.

Joel vs The Shark

Max Pressure Photo by Louis Cahill MY GOOD FRIEND JOEL DICKEY WAS NOT RAISED BY WOLVES, BUT YOU MIGHT NOT BELIEVE IT IF YOU'VE EVER SEEN HIM ANGRY.

Carp on the Fly – 12 Q&A’s to Get You Ready

Good friend and fly fishing guide, Ryan Dunne has been capitalizing on the growing carp buzz by fly anglers lately.

Bob Stays Out Late

Bob isn’t a quitter, even when he should be. Maybe there will be a hex hatch…where’s my truck? See more of Bob and the angling art of Andrea Larko on Etsy. The post Bob Stays Out Late first appeared on Fly Fishing | Gink and Gasoline | How to Fly Fish | Trout Fishing | Fly Tying | Fly Fishing Blog.

The Tellico Nymph

THE TELLICO NYMPH IS A SOUTHERN CLASSIC. Named after the storied North Carolina river where it was proven fool big browns, the Tellico Nymph is a southern as moonshine and just as effective. It's a simple impressionistic fly that works in any size, although #10 is a favorite.

Gear Review: Orvis Recon Fly Rod (2026 Model)

While I appreciate Orvis keeping its long-running Recon rod series alive, I wish they’d update the name whenever they refresh this stick. Each iteration has been called the “Recon,” but I had the chance to review their latest version, which debuted early in 2026.

Catching Air

By: Alice Tesar My outdoor gear is always put to the test when I take it for a spin with my toddler. Recently my partner and I were fishing with him at a local spot that has a wide rocky bend. We let him play around, eat a few rocks, and investigate sunbathing snakes while we got some casts in.

Fly Fishing America’s Biggest River: The Mighty Mississippi

How to fly fish the Mississippi River.

8 Tips For Figuring Out The Trout

How do you find and catch trout on days when there doesn’t seem to be much action? When the river looks like it’s boiling with rising trout and you’re having to wipe the BWOs out of your eyes just to tie on a fly, it doesn’t take a degree in entomology to catch fish.

Catch More Fish By Listening To Vinyl

Is there a link between vinyl records and fly fishing? I'm prepared to make a completely unreasonable argument. Whether or not you agree with it, it might actually help you catch more fish. If not, it will absolutely make for a better music listening experience.

7 Reasons I use the Double Figure 8 Loop Knot In Freshwater And Salt

By Louis Cahill This easy fishing knot will help you catch more fish. I learned the Double Figure 8 Loop Knot when I started getting serious about tarpon fishing. It quickly became the go-to knot for all of my saltwater and streamer fishing. I even use it to attach nymphs from time to time.

Yellowhammers and Specks

"I thought you might like these," my brother Tom holds out an old yellowed envelope. "I found them going through some of Pete's things." William Starling Cahill, who preferred to be called Pete, was my Grandfather and the man who taught me to fly fish.

Add A Little Life To Your Flies

“TWITCH, TWITCH, STOP!”, EXCLAIMS MY GUIDE, EDUARDO. I’ve heard these words all week and now it's just become second nature for me as soon as my dry fly hits the water. I have to admit though, it's been extremely effective. We’re taught as newbies to focus on presenting our fly on a drag free, dead drift and that's great.

The fish don’t care.

Tying at my bench tonight and going through my boxes. (First pic is whatever, second is mine tonight)I’m trying to tie up stuff for summer steelhead and saw this.I was on the Clearwater in Idaho in Feb and the guide said “try this, it caught two yesterday”.

First day out, snapped my rod.

After 20 minutes in the river, caught a snag with my streamer and gave it a tug. Now I get to replace a blank for my Echo Lift. After having it for 3 years and snapping it twice (could be me, I don't want to disparage Echo, I'm still new at fly fishing) , maybe something more sturdy is in order.

this pic of my dad is killin me

the jumping trout, the dog, everything

What did I do wrong?

I’m pretty new to fly fishing. Today I went to Sipsey Fork in Central Alabama for the second time to try to get some trout. It was a beautiful day with no wind and the current was not very strong. I found a hole where trout were surfacing pretty continuously however I could not get them to bite on anything. I tied on everything in my box.

First of the season and my best brookie

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Fly rod lure

Done similar to a popping bug or a crease fly . Meant to be fish on its side as a cripple .

Ran into a caddis hatch and got to watch some of them hatch right on my waders.

Such an incredible process by some of the most primitive life forms on earth.

First Rainbow(s)

Been after one of these for months now and was rewarded with 4!

First Trout Of the Season

Hooked a beautiful golden in southeast PA this morning. Took the scud imitation.

Tarpon!

I caught this guy on a bow and arrow cast.

Trout Deformities

I SPOTTED THIS LITTLE GUY IN A HATCHERY SUPPORTED STREAM IN NORTH CAROLINA AND FISHED TO HIM UNTIL I CAUGHT HIM SO I COULD GET A PHOTO. While not common exactly, deformities like this are not unusual in either hatcheries or in the wild but you seldom see a 'special' fish like this in a wild stream.

Fly Fishing: Belly Crawling My Way to Big Beautiful Trout

I know what you're probably thinking, "Come on Kent, you wrote another freaking post about the importance of stealth for spooky trout? Yes, I did, but this isn't your average stealth post. Most of us already know spooky trout require anglers to move slow and quietly.

Let trout season begin.

Haven’t broken out the 5 wt in a few years. Might hit some SRC fishing tomorrow in the sound with old faithful.

I call it the “Hippie Prince”

The Prince Nymph has always looked terrestrial to me, so here is my dry fly version.

TJ Hooker #10 and the brown it caught

I don’t usually like to go above a #14 on the bow but stonefly nymphs are proven big fish producers and are happening right now.Simple and easy tie, looks sexy with a metallic brown bead

Lamp pull chains make great beaded eyes (mop fly)

3 foot chains at Home Depot for $5.48, available in a variety of colors.

Tippet rings

Any anyone used tippet rings for dry flies? Would you recommend using them?

First tree of the season❤️

I think it’s a keeper! And I absolutely loved wading out into 35° water❤️ yeah, I know I didn’t have much of a chance of getting anything, I just wanted to get back out there so bad 😅

First attempt flies!

I’m very new to fly fishing and fly tying, and I don’t have a ton of flies or material yet, so feel free to critique my mistakes and make suggestions, these are my attempts at a flashback pheasant tail and a wooly bugger!

Fly Fishing the Black Hills

The Black Hills in South Dakota is a hidden gem in Midwest trout fishing. We cover everything you need to know to fish this region.

Been working on a "grab-n-go" lanyard set up... still tying up some streamers to fill it but how's it looking so far?

Basically just want a kit I can grab without thinking too much and have O.K. to decent luck getting a bite.I'd be throwing it on a 6wt usually

Hardest fighting fish?

What do y’all think the hardest fishing fish is pound for pound? Photo of a pacific Jack (Toro) from last week. I’d wager to say Bonefish..

Chai Tea #16 Bow River nymph

Local attractor pattern from the Bow River. Usually tied on a short shank but I don’t think the fish care. One of the easiest patterns ever, flash tail and micro straggle body.Maybe a boatman? Maybe a micro leech?Either way it works.

Flybox show and tell! 😊

Anymore anyone recommends? 🤔Mainly trout fishing. (Don’t ask about the mice I thought they’d look cool, I’m not that brave to give them a go)

Hyalite Creek brookie

First brookie in the net and honestly, pictures don’t do them enough justice.

First ever trout on the fly

Where I live I mostly just smallmouth fish, but managed to find some wild browns on a trip to Arizona. Absolutely beautiful fish I will miss this.

Low Viz

The air around me is hot, still and thick enough to breathe with a knife and fork. The edges of my hair are damp with sweat. The bow of the boat bobs gently under my feet to the steady "bloop, bloop" of the push pole. All around me the world is a blue-white cyclorama. The sky sopping up the sea without a trace of horizon.

Orvis Clearwater worth it for a beginner or am I overthinking this?

Hey everyone, about a year into fly fishing and still figuring it out.Been using a Wild Water 3/4 wt so far.

Spring is here

Celebrated day 50 of fishing this year by catching some nice trout on caddis imitations during a cloudy afternoon hatch today.

Streamer boxes

Is it me or do all streamer boxes just look like we throw up all of our streamers into a box! I just tried reorganizing it and it’s just a pile of feathers and hairs haha.

First 3 Flies

Brand new to fly fishing (haven’t gone out yet) and new to fly tying. These are my first 3 flies size 16 zebra midges with 2.4mm tungsten bead. Any advice is welcome.

Couple from yesterday on top

Muddler worked like a diver on the surface and a boogle bug popper

One traveler focused on fly fishing, the rest not

We loved our trip to Belize last spring so much we are thinking about returning for Christmas.

Fly-fishing and the Other Stuff That Gets Us Outside

By Daniel Galhardo I believe fly-fishing is first and foremost and excuse for us to spend time outside. And it is an incredibly good one. But, deep down it is truly nature, the environment where we find ourselves, that keeps us going out for more.

Yellow Nymph

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How to Tie: Hare’s Ear Nymph

In this week’s “How to Tie” feature, Davie McPhail ties a classic pattern that has brought more trout to hand than possibly any other, the Hare’s Ear Nymph. Learn How to Tie This Fly: Difficulty: Easy This pattern has made several appearances in this series through variations, but surprisingly never for the original design.

Great Lakes Single Hand Spey Setup

Hi allI love chasing migratory browns and rainbows in Lake Ontario and Lake Erie tribs. I want to expand my game and dip into the Spey game.

Arkansas River Rainbow, Oil, 20” x 16”.

Caught this rainbow a few weeks ago and got some good reference photos of him under water for this painting.

Rattles? Craft Fur Minnow

Recently bought some Hareline small plastic rattles for fly tying, but haven’t seen much info on them or patterns that incorporate them. Wanted to see if anyone else ties with rattles and if they see success with them? Also would love any other general feedback.

This colorful brown trout made me think it's fall!

Insane colors on this guy, caught on a size 22 massacre midge in the film.

I know the fly on the left is some kind of carp but im struggling to understand the green fly on the right

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Tom Rosenbauer’s 8 Tips to Becoming a Better Fly Fisher

THERE ARE FEW GUYS OUT THERE SQUEEZING CORK WITH THE ANGLING CHOPS OF TOM ROSENBAUER. Tom is the author of nearly two dozen books on fly fishing and too many articles to count. Add to that his podcast and posts on Orvis News and it's fair to call him one of the leading educators in the field.

Is there any real issue with using sewing thread for tying?

Sewing thread is just so much cheaper and accessible than fly tying thread. Are my flies actually being affected by using the wrong thread? Pic for attention.

How to fish this? Had a big loss

Can you pros shed some light on how to approach this?I was standing across closer to B throwing some live salmonfly type of bugs expecting some little 6inch redband trout when a ~4lb monster took it right at about A.

Has anyone had a custom fly fishing vest made?

I'm looking at upgrading my vest for this year and options are limited.

Starter deer hair patterns

I've been enjoying tying streamers lately, and it's about time I start learning how to tie the ones with deer hair heads. I've never tied anything with deer hair, so I'm looking for good patterns for starting out learning how to tie with deer hair.

what type of fly is this?

wondering what fly this is (south western pennsylvania) guessing some species of mayfly but wondering which specifically. thanks!

Coastal Cutthroat

Nice little resident cutty on my local water. Mostly small guys this time of year but managed a few 14”s. BWOs out in serious numbers with the odd caddis, but caught this one on a blowtorch variant. Gotta love the warmer weather.

How to match the hatch?

I’ve started flipping rocks at my local stream and I’ve struggled to find information about aquatic insect identification and what patterns I can tie on to mimic the forage I find.

Got my first gilla trout on the east verde river this weekend

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Confidence patterns

These are my favorite streamers this year. Last year i fished the single hook version and had way too much fun.Whats been your confidence fly this year?

Finding my rhythm on my new Moonlit Lunar S2 8wt

A few months back I asked for recommendations for my Billy Pate Salmon Reel and a 4wt orvis that I came into possession of and decided to go the route of modern fiberglass because my introduction to fly fishing was an old Shakespeare.

First trout on a fly line

Opening day in PA.

Dead or Alive

by: Landon Mayer On many Colorado tailwaters, such as the Fryingpan, Blue, or Taylor, a good Mysis pattern is money. With so many Mysis shrimp patterns on the market, finding the best one can be problematic. Many lack the movement and color of the natural crustaceans.

First time fishing in CO

I've been getting into trout fishing and want to bring my fly rod from MO to CO for a fishing trip. The catch is my wife and newborn are coming with me. Are there any good places to stay and fish close together? We're going the week after Memorial Day. Also looking to hike if I could get suggestions for that too.

First time fly fishing

I love trout fishing and have caught hundreds of them at this point but this one on my new fly rod was one of the funniest for sure. I was using a small black streamer in a small creek. Had a lot of fun can’t wait to hit the trophy section of the river next week!!!

How often do you change your fly line?

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Is this good enough to match the hatch? How would you improve it?

It's my first season nymphing. Currently training at a local pond. Today I noticed there are lots of bloodworms, tiny tan midges, and these green caddis larvaes. I think I got the size about right (it's a bit short but I don't have longer hooks and I want to keep this #14 or smaller for roach).

Trophy box

A little trophy box I made for a 24” brown trout I caught last fall and the home-tied fly I caught him on.

How to Fly Fish Straight Sections of Trout Water

It's your lucky day. You've somehow managed to get away from your busy work schedule and find time to spend a few days fly fishing for beautiful cutthroat trout out west. You've brought several trout to hand fishing a series of S-bends, and you feel like a hero.

What fly was I using?

This fly was absolutely killing it the last two days. Caught 11 brown trout 6-13" long and one rainbow about 12". I ended up loosing it after 8 or so browns and the rainbow. I really want to get some more or something similar to replace it.

Finished for the night

Added another frog and a marabou changer to the mix.The black frog is put on a 3/0 b10s hook.

Still haven’t caught a fish on the fly but I’ve caught/found these lures and saved them from certain death in the river

Is it a sin against fly fishing to get a cheap spinning rod to use these on?

Suburban Stockers

Caught a couple fun rainbow stockers 30 minutes w/traffic outside Washington DC. Thought they stopped stocking it, pleasant surprise. Both on Size 18 zebra midge

Big Shenandoah brook trout

Ate a size 14 Adam’s

Say you’ve harvested stocked trout as is their purpose, what is your favorite way to cook them?

I prefer my pellet pigs roasted whole, much like actual pigs.

First Fish Caught Ever (ID?)

Hi all,Caught this guy on the middle Rogue by Hellsgate Canyon. This was my first time out after getting waders in the Winter and maybe third time out ever. I travel and work on hydro dams and all my coworkers fly fish so I've been trying to get into it through YouTube and Tom Rosenbauer books.

8 Tips for Fighting Bonefish Out Of Mangroves

By Louis Cahill When you hook a big bonefish in the mangroves, you only get one shot at landing him. Half the reason we target bonefish is that they are such powerful fighters. A relatively modest bone can put you in your backing several times during a fight.

Puffballs waiting for the chopping block

I am a huge fan of Pat Cohens legs. He also has a book (Super Bass Flies) I highly recommend getting if you can. I’ve tied well over 75 of his deer hair frogs dialing the original pattern in but changing it a little bit to suite my needs. These are a lighter weight version of his flutter frogs that can be thrown on a 6-7 weight fly rod.

How do I cast with an indicator?!?

Some context: I am very new to fly fishing but not new to fishing in general. My Rod and Reel is the 5wt 9' Orvis Encounter with a 9' 3x leader on a Rio Gold line (I spent too much money on my line I think).

The ‘my first trout’ drought continues on!

Went out today for the first time this year on my day off and got this nice creek chub on a nymph… didn’t see anything else moving!

New to this. Is this fishable?

I know there are brook trout in the brook, but it is really cloudy and swollen with melt. Normally, it is crystal clear. Is it worth trying, or should I just wait for it to subside?

Fly Set for beginner

Hi, just getting into fly fishing and looking for some flys to get started out with for trout. I’m in VA and was wondering if this is a good option? Has anyone had experience with these or this brand and is it with the price? TIA

The San Juan delivers

Three consecutive PB browns from the same hole upstream from the Texas Hole boat launch combat zone. The smallest took a black zebra midge, the last two took something my cousin in Montana tied for me (last photo)(not the actual fly used, the one in the photo still has a barb).

Jig nymph

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Fly Fishing and Fly Tying - May 2026

Fly Fishing and Fly Tying was established in 1990. Designed as 'the magazine for the progressive game angler and fly tyer', it has featured articles from the best authors in the game - John Goddard, Oliver Edwards, Davy Wotton, Taff Price, Davie McPhail, Darr…

New angler

So I’m new to trout fishing I have done mostly salt water fishing and fresh water only for large mouth bass but wanting to do trout fishing in a lake (North Carolina) where I will be going camping and I wanted to get into fly fishing but decided not to since a good rod is somewhat expensive and I...

Fly Fishing: The Popper-Dropper Rig

Like a lot of kids, I spent most of my adolescent summers chasing bass and bream on the local creeks and ponds in my area. Most days, a single rubber-legged popper tied to the end of my leader, was all that I needed to catch fat bream and the occasional lunker bass.

First of the season

A nice rainbow!

I guess Simms thinks that only men could be fly fishers and Grateful Dead fans? Lol

https://www.simmsfishing.com/search?q=grateful+deadNoticed that the Simms collab with the Grateful Dead, they recently released, every single sun shirt, hoody and t-shirt are only men’s cuts. Even the $1,000 waders are men’s only lol

North Western Ontario Trout Population?

Moved up to NW ONT for school and started to target trout in the Thunder Bay region. I've caught some medium-sized Lake trout and some 3 -5 inch rainbows on a fly rod.

#8 olive clouser swimming nymph

Tied up nice and buggy with UTC olive 140 Denier on a Dai-Riki 060 with bright green herl, lemon lime flash, olive hen saddle, olives hares ear dubbing, and olive rabbit zonkers. Lightly weighted with some .020 lead wire to get to the carp in the pond at my local park.

Fly fishing stocked trout question

I was fishing stocked trout in a small stream in Montgomery County Maryland the other day and the trout were rising frequently at dusk. I am not sure what they were eating. I saw one mayfly looking bug but do not think that was the main hatch. I would like to try to fly fish but do not know much.

Frogg Togg Waders

What is your opinion of Frogg Togg waders ? I am considering them for a purchase. Thanks.

Thread BWO #18

Thread BWO #18, easy and reliable nymph for early spring

Quill Gordan, size 12, Mustad R50AP Dry Fly Hook

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Got into my first couple of carp and I think I get it.

I had always thought that carp on the fly was interesting, but clearwater sightfishing for carp in the Hill Country is genuinely exhilerating

My first time fly fishing in a proper river

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Beginner Tying Tool Kits

Looking for your favorite fly tying kits - I don’t need material at the moment but looking for a beginner vise and tool set up. There’s a clarkfork kit from Kingfisher that I saw and is in my cart unless there are other recommendations from the group!

Reece’s Masterpiece Midge

By Bob Reece From still to moving waters, members of the Chironomidae family abound. As a result of this, they are frequently found on the dietary menu of trout. Having a diverse selection of imitations for this family of insects can greatly increase your chances of connecting with fish.

Good bead assortment boxes

Long time lurker, but first time posting. Im new to fly tying and am looking for suggestions for assorted boxes of beads that provide a variety of sizes and styles (off set, slotted, countersunk, ect.). I would also love some advice on sizes I should focus on.

Brown Town 03/30/26

Great day to fool some big ones. Took this buck on a local freestone with a black streamer. New York State.“There are no safe paths in this part of the world. Remember you are over the Edge of the Wild now, and in for all sorts of fun wherever you go”.-J.R.R. Tolkien

Convince me I need a 4wt (and feel free to make recs)

I mostly fish large rivers and lakes with an 8wt and 6wt TFO (love them). When I hit the smaller creeks I go to a 5wt glass rod (very noodly) which I like very much. But I have access to some very narrow and brushy creeks with trout and smallies (that get little pressure) and wonder if I should go a little lighter and modern to enjoy these fully.

The Holy Trinity is Complete

Dedicated Euro Nymph setup, Dry Fly setup and Streamer setup.

Budget 8wt reel for big freshwater and light saltwater

Made a dumb mistake replacing a 5wt trout setup with an 8wt and didn’t switch the reel out. Bought it cause I liked the but had the cork on it. Have a new 5wt coming so what reel should I buy

DIY Bonefishing

Landed this beauty on Exuma. 9’ 8wt with 9wt line and on an ugly little fly I tied before the trip. 4th bonefish I’ve ever caught and god damn do they put up an amazing fight. Exuma Point Beach around 5:30 for anyone on the island 🤘

Dad gifted me his reel. Looking for recommendations for beginner rod to pair with.

My dad surprised me with this nice reel my brother and I gifted him back in the late 90’s/early 2000’s ish. He doesn’t fish anymore and I’ve been really into trout fishing over the past year or so. Have plenty of ultralight spinning and bass setups.

First day of the year 😁

Landed 7 rainbow, took this one home

First articulated streamer.

Quick question how far back do you trim your rubber legs? This was my first real streamer and articulated streamer at that. I am pleased for my first go.

I committed the ultimate "trout bum" sin this weekend, and honestly? I’m never going back to sleeping in my truck bed.

For the last ten years, my early-season routine in Western New Hampshire has been identical: freeze to death in a damp sleeping bag in the back of my Tacoma, wake up with a stiff neck, eat a cold Pop-Tart, and stumble into the freezing river by 5:30 AM.This weekend, my non-fishing partner decided to tag along with the dog.

Drift Boat Opportunities - Midwest

I have been throwing the idea of getting an inflatable around but wondering how many drift boat-able trout streams there are in the MN, WI, or IA area. I know there are plenty of small mouth, and Muskie opportunities, but for the purposes of this post I’m only wondering about trout streams.

Chokoloskee Trip

Last weekend went on a tarpon trip ended up with Redfish and snook started the trip out with Captin Taylor Schaeffer ran outside. We posted it up with his mourning bouy , but the water was too cold. Tarpon were acting weird. I was hoping to use the new one piece Hardy I picked up from Ole Florida Fly Shop but unfortunately nothing wanted to play.

Think Twice About Your Tippet Size

HAVE YOU EVER MADE THE MISTAKE OF CUTTING OFF YOUR DRY FLY OR NYMPH RIG AND QUICKLY TYING ON A STREAMER TO TARGET A BIG FISH? You know, when your too lazy or in a hurry to take the time to upsize to the appropriate tippet size generally called for with streamers.

WV Rainbow

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Stillwater Trout Setup

I am looking at getting a Stillwater rod for fishing for rainbow trout in BC interior lakes. I already have a 9’ 5 weight, but have been kicking the tires on a Loomis 10’ 4 weight.

Bead Head Prince Nymph - any feedback?

This is my first time tying a prince nymph, only been tying for a couple of weeks and looking for any feedback to improve.

First fish on a self tied fly

Tied this fly over 15 years ago in school program and recently dug it out. Set up my first fly rod this spring and put it to use

Refreshing dry fly and nymph boxes. Critique my picks?

Would appreciate some feedback on my inventory of dries and nymphs. I fish the Rockies in Colorado, Wyoming, and Idaho. This is meant to be a general selection that covers 90% of situations - I'll visit a local shop for the one or two occasions a year I need giant salmonflies or something like that.

Dries/Emergers

I'm relatively new to fly fishing and mostly fish stocked stillwater trout these are all my dries and emergers. has anyone got any more recommendations?

Native Brook Trout will always be my favorite.

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The Beginner’s Gear Guide To Bass On The Fly

Fly fishing for bass requires the right rods, reels, lines, and leaders to cast to and catch fish. Here's our recommendations.

Shark River Chickee Trip

This post is long overdue. This was the weekend of February 21. But just wanted to share some of the awesome photos we got and the fish we were able to jump. I was with the boys from the Ole Florida fly shop in Boca Raton, Florida. We got lucky because the wind knocked down, and it wasn’t awfully cold. We ate well, drank well.

Rosa Parks Fished Streamers

Stand up with me here streamer guys, you know what I'm talking about! First of all I am in no way making light of Ms. Parks courageous acts or life of service. She is on my list of personal heroes and that list is pretty damn short.

Floattube fishing - line choice

Good morning, fellow fishermen 🐳I'm looking for some tips and tricks to improve my casting from the bellyboat.

last post someone said don't stick my tongue out, so I didn't this time

caught my second bull trout after spending 2 days on the jet boat, camping along the river in freezing temps.

Advice on working with pheasant tail

Hi. New to fly tying.I'm trying to learn to tie frenchies well and after I tie in the pheasant tail with a few thread wraps I have found difficulty in wrapping the pheasant tail. Usually half the tails come out before I make 1 full wrap.

Beautiful rainbow

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First Wild Brookie Caught! Upper Rapidan River, VA

I did take the precautions before handing this fish, but I do know now it is always better to use a net. This will likely be my last catch ever...I am pretty bad at this

First time fly fishing went well!

First time fly fishing but not my first time fishing in general. Not sure what these patterns are but the bug was a lot of fun to fish cause I could see the fish take it and the yellow one (after some trial and error) was fun to fish by feel.

Second trip to GSMNP went great!

Second trip to the smokies went off well! Hiked close to 6 miles round trip and caught 8 brookies. Had a nutritious lunch mid day. Overall went great!

Colorado’s Tolland Ranch and Georgia’s Okefenokee Land Deal Expand Fly Fishing Access in 2026

A landmark Colorado acquisition, a conservation follow-through in Georgia, and a sweeping federal access directive add up to a strong spring for angler access on public land.

Brown trout were hitting the worms! (Classic San Juan vs Squirmy Wormy)

The brown trout were loving the San Juan and squirmy wormies this weekend. I got a few on a frenchie jig, too, but there was a clear preference for the worms! The purist in me likes to go with the classic San Juan worm with the chenille body, but I keep hearing that the rubber jiggly/wiggly squirmy wormies are more tempting to trout.

Healthy cutty out here in Montana

Caught on a reactive fishing streamer fly (the Molten minnow)

Dean River Chinook

By Jeff Hickman IT'S TIME FOR THE BIG BOYS. With the rapidly increasing popularity of Spey fishing, targeting Chinook salmon has also recently become hot. These large powerful anadromous fish have always been attractive to fly fishers in areas with strong populations.

Unicorn

I was told it couldn't be done. That this fish in this system was the holy grail and I would never find it. I caught a wild steelhead on the Squamish River 2 weeks ago before the river blew out. Not a big chrome, but my first chrome, and the most special fish I've ever caught 😊

New cuttie specie for me

It also happens to be my overall PB on all cuttie species 🤣 ate a good dry fly. Then some nice browns

Fly fishing literature

Started reading this and half way through so far. Was browsing YouTube and came across this recommendation. What literature do y’all recommend?

Frustrated. Why can't I catch anything?

Central NY. Last couple days were below freezing, water is high because we got quite a bit of rain before it got cold. Today was mostly overcast with occasional sun peeking through. It was windy, temps mid to high 40s.I was mostly fishing with nymphs, strike indicator and without.

First attempt at a thunder and lightning

Still kinda new to fly tying and didn't have all the right material but think it turned out alright

Nice buzzer session in Hertfordshire UK.

Caught limit in 1.5 hours all on black buzzer 3ft under a floating daddy longlegs. Last bigger 3ibfish was on an orange blob fished roly poly. Lovely trout tandoori for dinner.👍

Expressionist Brown

Study the stream bed, brown and green. Through ripples and reflections, we find rocks and wood, maybe a shining piece of metal someone has left behind. Even the flash of a flake of mica in the sand, no bigger than a fishes scale. How is it that we miss the trout.

First trout on a fly rod! I’m addicted!

I decided to try my hand at fly fishing back in December and bought a 9’ 5wt and a 7’6” 3wt. After a few unsuccessful trips I finally caught a few brown in Hot Creek in California on a recent trip to the Eastern Sierra. The afternoons of practicing fly casts in my front yard paid off.

Trout ID

South Lake Tahoe. Small stream. Can’t tell for sure what kind of trout. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Fly Fishing Kayak

Hey All! Have been looking for great fly fishing kayak and have narrowed it down to these 2, the Kaku Wahoo 12.5 and Crescent LTII.I have read both paddle great and have good stability but would love more input.

First brown & first euro nymph catch!

I’ve been on a dry spell glad to break it!

Orvis Class. Buying gear without breaking bank

So I took an Orvis fishing seminar and I have the bite. In your opinions what are some good brands to buy and learn on? As far as my range. I’m looking at 1K to 1200 for everything. Shoes, waders, rod reel, net the whole thing.Orvis was pushing hard on their gear but dayum that was pricy.

Using XL Trout Beads As Attractors In Your Tandem Rig

Back in 2006, I spent a season guiding in Alaska at Mission Creek Lodge. It was a great experience and a hell of a lot of hard work, but I held my own and ended up representing well for Southeastern fishing guides.

Which fly here is best for trout? 🤔

Water temp around 10 degrees, clear day.

5wt capabilities

I am pretty new at fly fishing, so my gear is limited. I picked up a reddington edc 5wt and cheeky drip 375 which can handle 5/6 wt. I am from New england so its primary use for me is trout fishing. However, I am going to Florida from April till June and want to use it down there for some bass fishing, if feasible.

How to Pick The Right Fly Line

As a beginner, if you thought picking a fly rod was tough with all the options on the market, you’ll probably feel like that’s child’s play compared to picking out a fly line.

Geezer wheezer technology

Geezer Technology Geezer technologySome ideas are so weird their only value is curiosity. When drifting through "creative design space" it is important to have goals in mind.The goal here was to make a small dry fly, mayfly tube fly. I seem to have done it.The only problem is why.

Wild brown trout (Cornwall, UK)

First ever attempt and first ever fish on a fly. Anyone here based in Cornwall please shoot me a message id love to get some fly friends

Purchased my first fly rod setup last night and caught my first fish on it! Looking forward to Sunday to figure it out on the Chattahoochee!

Read more about Purchased my first fly rod setup last night and caught my first fish on it! Looking forward to Sunday to figure it out on the Chattahoochee!.

The In-Law’s Bass Pond

"The pond was full of those great lily pads, and I guess that's where the problem started." I guess I should be happy, but I'm not. Ever since my in-laws moved to South Carolina the compulsory visits have had a silver lining. I discovered a little bass pond just down the road.

What reel for my new Switch Rod?

A friend of mine sold me his brand new, never used Sage TCX 8wt Switch rod.

My 12 year old recently discovered fly fishing and he made these during free time in class

Thought y’all would enjoy. He’s going to try them just to see what happens! Feathers from a duster, paper clip, twine. Don’t worry, he’s got a box full of real flies too.

Fishing etiquette

What are people's thoughts on this? There is a known spot on a local creek that gets stocked and every year these trout seem to all sit in one little hole the size of SUV. I got there and there were two dudes fishing it so I walked up stream where I knew there were no fish but figured I'd practice casting and maybe they'd scare one up to me.

Finding some cool bug life in the small creek at my new house…

Not fly fishing per se but I doubt any other Reddit community would have as much appreciation for turning over rocks and finding thriving insect life.

Soft Plastic or Ultralight Spinning Recommendations?

Hey y'all. I'm going to be targeting some NC stream trout soon and fly fishing is going to be on most people's radar.

classic salmon fly durham ranger

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9 Tips for Netting Big Fish on Your Own

ELATION, PANIC AND EPIPHANY. THAT'S THE USUAL ORDER OF EMOTIONS WHEN AN ANGLER LANDS THEIR FIRST BIG TROUT. I had the pleasure of seeing a dear friend land his first trophy trout recently and I think that's a pretty fair description.

How should I change my behavior when flyfishing considering drought challenges trout health in the west?

Should I avoid fishing this "winter" level runoff in Southern Idaho? I imagine spawning will be more difficult, but are there specific precautions I should be take? Obviously, obey regulations.

New fly fisher here, looking for some tips

I went out to a popular river this morning and saw a spot I could clearly see fish(trout) from the shore. They weren't moving around much, just kind of hanging out at the bottom. I waded in about 10-15 feet downstream at an angle from the spot I saw the fish hanging out and began casting.

What to do when NOTHING seems to be working but fish are rising

Fished a stretch of a Colorado river today. Could see a ton of fish, and some were rising sporadically.Earlier (1pm) I landed two fish with a small olive bugger, but that seemed to turn off.Eventually I was watching fish rising… tried dry droppers… tried nymphing…. Even broke out the squirmy wormy of shame.

Beginner tying

Here’s a few flys tied Getting into fly tying been playing around any tips would be greatly appreciated

PB rainbow broke the 5wt on my birthday

Didn’t get to measure sadly, and the Clearwater rod was a worthy sacrifice

Beginner / Copper John

How am I doing? The first picture is my first go and the second is one I did today. Any tips are greatly appreciated.I'm using the White River deluxe fly tying tool kit.

Fly fishing reel Empress No.1689 model (Kalamazoo)

One for sale near me. Fair to good condition. I love old timey reels. No idea what it’s worth. Are they good reels? Or valuable?

Rod/Reel

I’m looking to get into fly fishing. I grew up fishing, moved away from it for a good 15 years but my brother rekindled my love for it by inviting me out on the ice a few times this winter.

Trip to Idaho 📍

Me and my wife are planning an 8 night trip out to Idaho in September. What are some of the best streams, creeks, and rivers to hit while we’re there? I would really like to snag a nice trout or salmon!We can do a multi day trek to a location as well.

how to find leaks in waders?

Inspired by a recent post with patched waders, I am curious what is the best approach for finding small holes in waders. I have tried turning them inside out, then hanging them and filling them with water and spot leaks that way.

Time to retire these waders?

Not the prettiest patchwork but I work 4 days a week in these orvis waders so as some point you stop caring about what they look like and start caring solely about whether they hold wader.

Fly Line Differences

Hi everyone, I'm wondering about fly line differences in value and how much more actual effectiveness you get per dollar. right now, on most of my rods, I'm using SA frequency boost, which is about $60-70 line.

Slim Shady Baetis

By Bob Reece A baetis pattern with a secret. “Hopper” Juan Ramirez is full time guide on Colorado’s South Platte and Arkansas Rivers. His years of experience on these water have allowed him to build an on-the-water knowledge base that is second to none. One of his recent creations, the Slim Shady Baetis 5.0, is testament to his understanding.

Managed to find my first steelhead before the end season

Damn it if this isn’t hard af, my first time swinging flies. Decided to head out and see if I could find anything before the rivers close for good. Managed to line up a good window with a heavy rain that pushed some chrome upriver without blowing everything out.

T&T Contact 3 Initial Review

Picked up the Contact lll 1093 and honestly bummed. I came from using the Contact ll and loved that rod but feel I have lost so much with this one. I’m curious what people think but I personally want to go back to the prior generation despite wanting to like this new release.Loss of power - Rod feels like it has lost its backbone.

How to fish this water

I’m new to fly fishing just my second time out ever and I have no idea what I’m doing.I have a 9ft 5wt rod and 5/6 reel. 9 ft 4x leader and 4x tippet. So I was using a double nymph rig with a #12 stone fly as my first fly.

Are hunting wadders the same as fly fishing wadders?

I saw the cabela’s had a big sale one these hunting wadders and was wondering if i could use them for fishing.

How to Tie: An Easy Mayfly Nymph

In this week’s “How to Tie” feature, Fliesbyaspeen ties an easy mayfly nymph that trout anglers will find efficient on both vise and water, just in time for spring. Learn How to Tie This Fly: Difficulty: Easy Spring is the essence of life and a warm turning point in the year.

Tying Tuesday: On the Surface

This week's Tying Tuesday leans all the way into the surface, bringing you four patterns that cover the dry fly spectrum from classic to quirky.

12 Smallmouth Bass Patterns For The Fall

Fall is one of the best times of the year for fly anglers wanting to target big smallmouth bass on reservoirs. Particularly if the lake impoundment has good populations of shad, blueback herring, or other native baitfish.

Anyone have a recommendation for a type of "tool station" which isn't really made for fly tying but works perfectly?

I looked at some fly tying tool holders/tool stations and I didn't really find one I thought was perfect.I want something else but I don't really know where to look.Creative ideas appreciated.

Secrets of the Mighty MO. PB Rainbow 🌈

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It’s my cake day so have a trout.

Recent Fall River Rainbow

Will these catch trout?

Messed around with the idea of a Walt’s worm type with a few different colors. Tied on size 16 nymph hook. What do y’all think?

Good weekend on the Delatite river 🇦🇺

Now 1 month into fly fishing and consistently catching fish every trip. River season closes in a couple months so then it’ll be a new learning curve learning how to fish lakes. Tight lines

Finally got some rain, and some hungry mountain Brown trout.

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How to Catch Trout on Dry Flies During Winter

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Dry fly fishing is an addiction. Watching a trout rise slowly from the bottom of the river to slurp down your perfectly drifted fly does something to your brain that makes you instantly want more.

Summer’s Over

HERE'S ONE IMAGE AND AND A BRIEF STORY FROM AN ESSAY I DID FOR HATCH MAGAZINE. TO SEE THE REST OF THE IMAGES VISIT HATCH. YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID. In August of 2010, at he end of a hectic and exhausting summer, I found myself in western Alaska for a week at the Alaska West Lodge. Frankly I was a little burned out.

Gila Trout?

Went out today to catch wild rainbows and browns, but ended up catching what I believe to be gila trout.

Gear check

Fish for your attention. Im considering an 8wt rod for steelhead and some ocean beach casting. Im thinking tfo nxt, tfo ntr3, cortland sl 444, two aventik 8wt sink lines and a cheap aventik reel for poverty level ocean beach casting.I am spending more on steelhead, but would like the option of some beach casting if i end up over there.

Some saltwater streamers

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I fricken did it!

Biggest brook trout for me! And some others !I’ve spent countless weeks and hours trying to find a big brook trout and a stream that could hold one.Most of these streams are small and most wouldn’t even think there are fish greater than 2 inches in them. Let alone any.The stream I went to was somewhat remote, and took a lot of walking.

Favorite euro nymph patterns?

Looking for some euro nymph patterns to tie to fill the box, any suggestions?

Nymph id? (PA)

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First Brook Trout and a Vintage Rod

We made it out to our local State Park today and had a good day. I fished a vintage glass rod that my dad found in his house and gave to me. My casts got a little sloppy with the slower action but I love how the glass feels. My only knock against it is the weight, it feels like swinging a bat compared to my modern 9ft 5wt fast action.

New Reel

Picked myself up a new reel at my local fly fishing shop! Super excited to get back out on the water and try and get my first trout on my fly fishing set up. Caught a couple of small bass and bluegill last season.

Size 18 cdc little black stonefly

Size 18 dry fly hookBlack dubbingSlate gray cdcGrizzly hackle (cuz I didn’t have black)

6x Tippet PB!

I guess if it’s over 20”, you can call it a steelhead… thanks, Fall River!

Officially addicted.

I bought my first ever fly rod back in December and haven't had a chance to use it until yesterday. I've never fly fished before and all I'll say is I don't think I'll be touching any of my spin rods ever again. Tight lines everyone

Pops and I hooked our first trout within seconds of each other

Went flyfishing in the Upper Provo in Utah and caught 4 browns and 1 cutthroat! What a rush! Catch me out there every weekend moving forward!

Montana did not disappoint

Caught my biggest trout on the fly and many more hogs this week all on streamers. Best trip here i’ve had.

A Year Fishing The Everglades Special, Half Way Through A Bad Decision

By Paul Pucket FISHING WISE, I HAVE NEVER HAD A YEAR LIKE THIS ONE. I am fishing in places I have never fished and feel very lucky to have the opportunities. The main difference between this year, and the prior years spent chasing these mindless, slimy, instinctual creatures, is that I am limited to one fly. All year. The Everglades Special.

My first trip to Pyramid Lake

My first trip to Pyramid LakeI only recently got serious about fly fishing, and I jumped in on a club trip to Pyramid Lake, home of the Lahontan Cutthroat. Huge, beautiful, amazing creatures. I wasn’t able to get photos, but imagine standing tail deep in water with dozens of 5-30 pound fish swirling around you.

Why is this wild brown so much more beat up than this holder rainbow?

Chattahoochee River ~ 15 miles down river of the Buford damBased on my last post, the common consensus was all rainbow is the Hooch tailwater are stockers or holders.

Got three of my friends on their first fish

There’s something about getting friends and family into this sport! So satisfying seeing their reaction and pure happiness fighting a fish for their first time on a fly rod.

Coastal River steelhead

Heck of a fight on an 8wt

Simple streamer of marabou and UV polar chenille

Size 4 2x long hook

My first trip to Pyramid Lake

I only recently got serious about fly fishing, and I jumped in on a club trip to Pyramid Lake, home of the Lahontan Cutthroat. Huge, beautiful, amazing creatures. I wasn’t able to get photos, but imagine standing tail deep in water with dozens of 5-30 pound fish swirling around you.

Fly id?

Stonefly?

First time euro nymphing and broke a pb!

Got a new euro rod and 2nd fish on it is my new pb rainbow! 20incher.

First salmon over 100 cm (40 inches), caught on a micro tube (Gló #14) in Vatnsdalsá, Iceland.

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First time out euro nymphing and broke my pb!

Just bought my first euro rod and went out today to use it, targeted this rainbow for a good while had him eat once and missed it then eat again and bring him home! (Stocked fish ofc)

Learned to fly fish last summer on bass, and I gotta say it’s really a blast!

Went out with a hopper dropper today bc I’ve been seeing tons of grasshoppers and it’s warm and windy. This guy hit my dropper fly and I didn’t even realize it. It was a scramble to get control but I landed him! Switched to a little popper after and got some gills.

Making The Connection- Saltwater

By Louis Cahill How do you connect your leader to fly line when the pressure is really on? This is sure to be a lively topic. I wasn’t aware this was such a hot button topic until I published an article by Devin Olsen titled, “Making The Connection,” and watched the comment section light up.

Complex loop streamer

Trying with eyes. It's worked well in the past without.

Spring Grind is Back! oh

It’s been a minute, but man, did I miss not having to wear waders!

Old, Nice Reels- what do I have here

I fly fish a lot, and have been tying flies and building rods for years. Apart from heavy or salt water rods, I’ve never given too much thought to reels though, and usually run them on the cheaper end for 5wt and under. A relative who was hardcore in his younger years fishing in Appalachia recently passed away and I inherited these guys.

Thoughts on carp flies

When I got into carp fishing I was under the impression that carp are super picky and I felt like I had to have every style of carp fly, after having some more experience and messing around with different patterns I’ve found there are really only a couple of styles of fly worth fishing.

well well well

went out to the local creek today and saw a eando fly fishing so i walked up to chat, turns oit we had the same exact lure on! haha

Caught my pb rainbow on an olive green wooly bugger. Eating good tonight 🤘🤘

Read more about Caught my pb rainbow on an olive green wooly bugger. Eating good tonight 🤘🤘.

Giant spooks and a double deceiver

Suckers are going crazy here in the Ozark’s so I tied up an orange fly to imitate them for smallmouth.The spooks are 5.5 inches and just shy of 7inches.

Dry fly powder hack

Though I’d share that I found a cheap way refill dry fly shake bottles. It’s now hunting fletching powder used to keep feathers dry on arrows. Same exact thing found in dry fly shake, for a fraction of the cost (hydrophobic fumes silica). Just be sure to use a mask when handling it.

Travel Creel: Raising the Bar for Fly Fishing Travel

On the first official Travel Creel trip, a group of anglers gathered on the Oregon coast chasing winter steelhead. Travel Creel founder Joshua Schwartz had organized the trip around a simple idea: bring good people together around great fishing and even better food.

Favorite Materials from Fly Tyers Dungeon?

The last time I ordered fly tying materials from FTD was in 2017 and it was their holiday box.

The Fish In-Between

By Louis Cahill Are you walking past the fish of the day? From where I’m standing, in water that barely covers my boots, I can see the next pool. A beautiful bend, dark green and lazy, with a big submerged log on the outside edge. A little riffle at the head, pouring into a deep pool. It’s the perfect picture of the old fishing hole.

Does anyone know where the Lahontan midge hook from Kyle glass is? I’m thinking it’s the Ahrex fw563 short nymph hook

I’ve been trying to track down this hook for a while, and I think I might have just found what it is. Does anyone know for certain what it is? I bought some from Kyle glass and they are the best pyramid hooks I’ve ever tied on.

No idea where to start / go first time father / son trip

Hi everyone, and thanks for any help you can provide. My situation is as follows: my father (70) has always dreamed of going flyfishing with me (34), as a plan, but he has done it just a couple of times in his life, many many years ago, and I've never done it.

Hawaii Bonefish

Couldn’t post a pic in my reply to someone asking about Kauai bones. Here’s a big one from Oahu a few years back.Bring the 8 weight and the 20# test!

Loop G5

Just received my Loop G5 and this thing is really nice. For $350 , it’s nicer than my $700 Sage Spey II.

Chilean Patagonia

Thanks to the few people with good advice on DIY trips to the Coyhaique area a few months ago. I’ve just finished a week in the area and am happy to add some observations for what it’s worth.There are ridiculously high numbers of tiny trout that becoming frustrating once the fun wears off.

Any tips for patterns?

I haven't gotten stuff for fly tying yet but I want to get started with it and I'm new to fly fishing overall I live in sweden and the main species would be stocked rainbows and wild brown trout what are some beginner patterns I could tie for these?

Getting a little excited

Just found this in my local streamAt least a half inch longAny good euro nymph recommendations?Gonna try it

Gear Review: St. Croix Legend Elite Fly Rod

I’m no stranger to St. Croix fly rods. Growing up, those were the rods my dad had stashed behind the seat of his truck, and the rods I subsequently snapped in my first futile attempts to fly fish.

Maruta in Tokyo

The maruta are entering the rivers of Eastern Japan now. The run isn't in full swing yet, there are enough fish around for a good day's fishing.7 Had a surprise carp too that certainly tested the 4x tippet and size 16 jig hook.

Small Wonder, Middle Georgia’s Shoal Bass

By Justin Pickett THE SETTING SUN IS WARM AT MY BACK AS I STAND AT THE REAR OF MY JEEP. I slip on my guard socks and wrench down on my boots until I’m happy with the fit. No need for waders today. The deep south humidity is smothering as I place my Buff around my neck.

No fish today, but I had fun

Can we post fish-less pictures in this sub? 乚〇乚Had a lot of fun chasing the few bonefish I could find this morning at the Keehi Boat Harbor, but didn’t get a nibble. I’m new to the sport, and can almost get my fly close enough to the fish.I’ll try again ASAP!

Fly vest for warm weather

I'm in GA and am usually a cold water trout/steel guy. I've been out of the loop and need a new vest for new hiking opportunities. Minimalistic. Any help is a big help.

Steelhead run came early in Idaho