723 articles tagged with "Gear"
I live in AZ and I've been pond hopping looking for bass or anything on lures. I met a guy at Sundance park that was yanking out catfish like crazy with a marabou jig. My only conclusion after observing him fish is that he knows exactly which depth to set his indicator/jig.
Anyone ever fish northern Delaware state? I'm a newbie fisherman and wanted to start with fly fishing been in a few still water ponds but never hooked anything big. Fished white clay but no bites today was using midges and realized I need some strike indicators. Photo of the sun fish is from another day.
A couple buddies and I won a day at a trout club earlier this year.
By Jason Tucker Farm raised salmon may represent a serious threat to wild fish populations.
Hey everyone I am looking to learn and get into fly fishing ! Specifically I like going to lakes out here in the fraser valley (often catching trout)I am just in here looking for suggestions on rod set up and basic gear .
Finally built my spey rod after scouring facebook marketplace for 3 months and have been spending some time on the local river practicing to cast and trying to catch fish. It’s been working pretty dang well for me so far!
This rod is an absolute blast. I was semi worried about my casting distance being hindered with such a short rod, but surprisingly I can throw nearly all my fly line. I usually throw dry flies, small poppers, and wolly buggers for panfish and the occasional bass.
I’m looking for an old Shakespeare ugly stik lite FY 1185-568'6" two-piece model rated for a #5 or #6 fly line. If anyone has one they wouldn’t mind selling me let me know.
Using a bamboo rod no less. Crazy.I found this image while researching to get longer casts, and I also found an interesting article she wrote about using 'drift' to control the cast that I now also want to learn.
He taught me everything I know about fishing on a spinning reel. Though he was an avid fly fisherman, this was something he never got a chance to share with me. I inherited his fly rod from my father last year, and last week I got my first fish on his rod, a modest rainbow. I feel closer to him when I’m on the river.
I ain't broke. Im not rich, but I am comfortable. Had in my head as my season winds down, im going to put together my dream setup. I logged a fair amount of fishing this year, and have been heavy into fly fishing the last 5 or 6 years. Got my raft i love, all the gear.....except that 1000 buck rod, with a pretty reel.
If you were to pair a setup with a standard euro nymphing setup (10’6” 3-wt) for long days on the river, what would you pick?After fishing with 9’ 5-wt setups for decades, I’ve been euro nymphing for the past couple years with a lot of success.
Hardy has released two new fly rod families – the Tactus and Firecrest. The Tactus is a lineup of light-line rods designed primarily for competition nymphing and some dry fly applications. The Firecrest lineup is focused on fast-action profiles that fit a wide variety of trout fishing situations.
I only ever catch catfish baitfishing. Hotdog on a carolina rig. I'd like to try it on my fly rod. But, I've noticed the channel cats here rarely ever seem to chase bait. Seems like they're lethargic and only feed off the bottom.Do you get a zonker tail streamer and just hop it along the bottom or something? Seems like a good way to get snagged.
I was able to pick this up at a silent auction that a fly fishing club I recently joined held at the first meeting I attended . I bid on this thinking it was just the rod case, so man was I surprised when the donatee opened it up to show me the rod I’d just won.I’ve learned a lot about this rod and Fenwick in general.
I was searching for a new 4W for small creeks and streams, ranch ponds for panfish etc.
I spend the majority of my time teaching fly casting when guiding my clients, but the art of mending fly line is a close second. A perfect cast can quickly become obsolete if you don't understand the concept of mending fly line.
Took the little glass rod onto the prong and threw some small dries. Didn’t disappoint
By Johnny Spillane GOD DAMN ITS COLD. I have been standing in 38 degree water for almost 4 hours, the temperature is 15 degrees and the wind-chill is brutal. My fingers stopped working a while ago; the upper legs on my waders are frozen solid and I’m struggling hard to tie on a size 26 midge.
What is a Wet Fly? Unveiling the Secrets of Subsurface Fishing A wet fly is an artificial lure designed to be fished under the surface of the water, imitating drowning or emerging insects, baitfish, or other aquatic life. It’s a versatile and time-tested tech…
Is anyone else obsessive about storing unused leader and tippet in sealed containers with desiccant packets? I do the same with flies. It probably doesn’t matter with fluro, But with nylon I’ve convinced myself it extends life.
IT'S A NINETEEN HOUR DRIVE AND A THIRTY MINUTE WALK TO THE SPOT WHERE THE SYCAMORE TREE IS DOWN ACROSS THE RIVER, MAKING THAT SWEET SEAM. Flies are tied in the truck on the drive up. The color and size that worked last year but with upgraded hooks. Rods and reels have been selected. New lines have been spooled up.
NPR's Leila Fadel goes fly fishing with men in Maine to see if the Democrats' policies and candidates are resonating, when so many men backed Donald Trump for president in 2024.
The final boss of Putah Creek troutzilla ripped off two of my rigs last weekend including a streamer on 2X line. Had him on for 30 seconds and felt like I was holding on for dear life with a 10 foot 4 weight rod that has landed 24" trout before.Any streamer recommendations for Putah? Need to gather up my army again and go back for revenge.
NEW FLY FISHERMAN ALERT:Me and a buddy went out yesterday on a river and I was fly fishing and he was using Rapalas. I tried looking for bugs and no hatch just sow bug/ little larvae under rocks. Murky water so I tried to throw streamers had a bunch of hits in faster water but I hadn’t learned about the strip set until after I got home.
We need to talk about ethical fishing for Columbia River steelhead. Amy Hazel puts it better than I ever could so please read her post on the closure and current river conditions.I just saw a FB post by “guides” who call the river home with video of steelhead in hand by clients which they “unfortunately” caught with 5 wt rods and light tippet.
On a whim, I researched what a fly fishing rod cost but then I bought random bits off Temu… if I put (forgive me) the base wire there won’t be enough room for the fly line… is this reel designed not to have (forgive me) the base wire?
Never used a fly rod before, this guy is selling the rod/reel on left for $150. 5wt, im looking to target trout in smaller rivers and streams. Is this a good deal?
Just wrapped my second trip of the year to East TN. Stimulator and Frenchie dry dropper rig was the ticket for the trip. Biggest fish of the trip came from the smallest creek I fished but that's what I was looking for. Wild bows and endemic brooks were what was brought to hand.
Hi everyone - super excited to get going fly fishing. My dad sent me an old reel (late 70s STH Neuquen 8), I spent a ton of time researching, and went to the local fly shop to knockout the wish list. Going for more of a minimalist approach, highly versatile setup.
In this episode, Wills is joined by Taylor Thackston, owner of Colorado Fly Shop: Frying Pan Anglers, to break down the iconic tailwater that her shop sits at the mouth of.
Spent the week fly-fishing at Battle Hill Lodge in Iceland. The fishing was lights out for the first three days, but then the weather changed, and we had to work for the fish. Streamers and nymphs worked best. We used 7 & 8-weight single and two-handed fly rods.We fished the Vatnamót River.Vatnamót means “River Junction” in Icelandic.
By Justin Pickett IT’S JUST AFTER SUNRISE AND YOU’VE RUN FIFTEEN MINUTES. From the boat ramp to the spot where you had previously gathered intel on where the stripers had been slamming schools of bait. There’s a short window though, so you’ve hurried to make sure you’re there when it all goes down.
Sitting down after our last day in Glacier National Park and I spent the entire day fly fishing Kintla lake, Bowman lake and North fork Flathead with no luck whatsoever. I've been a long time rod and reel fisherman and know how to find underwater structure and shore cover and I'm usually very successful.
Fished ElevenMile Canyon for six days last week. Fast action on some days with Zebra Midges catching most of the fish (including the big brown that was longer than the opening on my net, putting him right around 20").
Read more about This wild Pennsylvania Musky I caught on a fly rod has a permanent "pop-eye"!.
LET ME BE CLEAR ON THIS...I AM NOT A DUMB ASS. WELL, AT LEAST NOT A BIG ENOUGH DUMB ASS TO TRY AND CATCH A TARPON ON A FOUR WEIGHT. But I did buy a new four weight reel the other day and a ten weight line. So I sat down to line up the two reels, which is my cat's favorite thing in the world, and something occurred to me.
First ever fish on a “bead” under an oros, felt vile on the fly rod.
Bass were being difficult until I figured out what fly they wanted. Also I learned the sound of a rod coming out of its socket sounds eerily similar to a rod breaking.
Pretty limited on spots here in southern nm, but I got this bow on a zebra midge my second time out! Hopefully going to break into some brookies when it gets a bit cooler
With some legacy wader companies struggling, and wader prices themselves skyrocketing, I know a lot of anglers who have given up on finding a good pair. More and more, the differences between cheap and high-end waders are hard to quantify.
One of the things I always stress to my clients is the importance of always keeping an eye out for trout on the water. The first thing I do when I walk up to a prime piece of trout water, is take a minute or two to scan the water for dark shapes, shadows and subtle movements.
Spent a week up north focusing on swinging flies for resident and anadromous fish on my spey rods. I’ll never get over the scale and power of the O. Mykiss up thataways, lots of salmon biomass for them to feed on.
Got to fish my new 13’6” 8 wt Spey rod today and there was nothing better to use it for than some chinooks.
I’ve got a 4 wt 9ft echo carbon and a 5wt 8.5 ft st croix connect. I’ve got a 5wt reel/line and a 4wt reel/line. I found I was casting better w the 9ft 4wt echo and the 5 wt line. Is this common amongst the guys w experience? Felt like I could get the leader to stretch out better. I’m relatively new w the fly rod.
Found just off the trail in the west Canada lake wilderness. Been there for a couple of years at least. Shown is the picture of the case.
I'm looking to start/try fly fishing, I've fished regularly for nearly 40 years. I've checked out starter rods/kits at my local tackle shop and they start around $200aud, but I've also seen that on Temu I can get what looks like a similar rod and reel for just over $100.
Me and my brother were the only ones fly fishing, place was packed with gear fisherman throwing thundersticks or obviously flossing. This beast ate a orange beaded black stone fly and put up an awesome fight on my 7wt. Only fish we saw caught all morning so that was a good feeling.
By Dan Frazier “FLASH YOUR BREAK LIGHTS A THOUSAND TIMES BEFORE WE TURN OFF OR THE CAR BEHIND YOU WILL SMASH INTO YOUR REAR END,” TREVOR YELLED THROUGH MY PHONE. I was following him through downtown Denver at 50 mph on our way to a second spot to fish for the day.
Hi friends,Recently went fly fishing in northwestern CO and caught this trout. Sorry for the white knuckler but it was hefty and was alone on that side of the river. Nymphing with 5-6 wt rod, caught on rainbow warrior (can’t remember size but maybe 16)I thought it was a rainbow but unsure..
Is anyone old enough to have used gut leaders? I bought my first fly rod, a fenwick in 1962. Gut leaders were what you used. When you took the out of the package, you tucked them into your cheek to get them to soften up enough to use. Once wet, they were great and super strong.
UNDERSTANDING DIFFERENT TYPES OF STRUCTURE AND HOW TO FISH THEM I promised everyone I'd write a Fly Fishing Bass Ponds 102, if people showed enough interest from my 101 post. I was blown away from the emails and comments that flooded in, after the first post went live.
Hello everyone! Im looking to buy a new budget fly rod to use as a main, so i can keep my other one as a loaner for friends.My current set up is a Shakespeare cedar canyon 5/6wy elite combo, which ive changed the reel with a cnc aluminum reel that I love, and have it set up with a 5wt wf floating...
I am going to Japan in October and wanted to pick up a bamboo rod. Does anyone know of the names of local artisans that craft them?Links would be greatly appreciated too!
The Japanese fly-fishing brand SOUTH2 WEST8's latest release goes all the way to Montana, turning artist Ben Miller's abstract paintings into must-cop prints.
Talking with someone at work I remembered this trout I got las summer in Puelo, Chile. Excited to the season begin in South America
In this week’s “How to Tie” feature, Fly Fish 402 ties an attractor nymph that every angler should be carrying in their fall fly box: Newbury’s Dirty Hipster. Learn How to Tie This Fly: Difficulty: Easy Fall is officially here, and with that comes milder temperatures and more consistent productivity on the water.
It’s rod building time with Matt Draft of Proof Fly Fishing. In this installment, video 4, Matt will cover wrapping the ferrules, stripping guide and hook keeper. In addition to the basics Matt will share some pro tips for the trickier steps in the process.
Matt Draft is back for the second video on building your own fly rod. In this week’s video Matt will help you understand the components that make a quality fly rod. You’ll learn about the choices available in grips, reel seats, guides and more. Matt also goes over rod kits and how to find the right one.
Fish & Game offers final tips on gear, tactics and boat safety.
Finishing the grip for my new 3 weight Kabuto that will be used for Redeye Bass.This is a flor grade cork grip wrapped with rattan then the artwork was wood burned and painted. It is protected by 3 coats of cerakote.
HelloAbout a year ago I got a 5wt fly rod and have been trout fishing with it and having a lot of fun. I’m back on the east coast now and am thinking of doing some salt water fishing for stripers and redfish. Is an 8wt fly rod what I need and also what fly rod do people recommend for this.
These things are pieces of history. The cross current was the first rod i caught a tarpon on 12 years ago with the old man, special times. Never understood why loomis went away from the Skelton fish so tough. He’s gotten ridden of a few combos since he stopped guiding and but he’s passing these on to me now.
I have a 6wt reel I want to use as a dedicated streamer setup. If I’m throwing a sinking leader plus a decent size fly, is that going to be enough to load a 9’ 7wt fast action rod?
MANY CAN ATTEST TO THE FEELING OF PURE EXCITEMENT THAT COMES OVER US RIGHT AFTER WE'VE PARKED THE VEHICLE AND ARE FIXING TO HIT THE WATER FOR A GREAT DAY OF FLY FISHING. It's an awesome feeling, one quite frankly, that I never get tired of, because it opens the door for each of us to experience true freedom, solitude and adventure.
Bin having a rough week at work so i decided to go fishing after clocking out. Went to a portion I almost never fish because it gets hit hard and have almost always gotten skunked.
Haven’t picked up the fly rod in a few years. Took the kids to a playground. Tied on party boa feathers and had some target practice. Good times.
Caught 60+ wild brook trout this is past weekend! Hiked a mile in with gear, canoed over 4 beaver dams, and camped out for the night! 🏕️ Always so worth it
By Louis Cahill Here’s an unusual, and highly effective, way to use the water haul cast. Most anglers are familiar with the water haul. If you are not, check out the video and links I have shared below. The basic idea is that you use the surface tension of the water to load your rod for the cast.
It’s been an abysmal month and half here for bass and pike.
So, I kinda felt in love with fishing in general, bought a spinning route for casual fishing nearby (which under special circumstances, you don‘t need a license when you fish in private ponds) and found myself watching the one or other fly fishing videos (YETI - a thousand casts and several other...
Hard to beat the variety of species to chase with a fly rod in Georgia. Tiny brook trout and redeye bass in small streams, chunky shoal bass on big rivers, tailwater browns and rainbows, freshwater stripers on lakes and rivers, and flood tide redfish in the lowcountry
Those of you that know me personally, would probably agree I'm somewhat of an introvert. Much of that is due to the fact that I was a shy kid with few friends growing up, and I spent a great deal of my time in grade school getting picked on by extreme extrovert jerks.
I decided to start tying flies that are bigger/dumber than they have any right to be. #1 is a 4/0 Kreelex, #2 is what I’m calling a Dumpster Fire, #3 and #4 is Crazy Horse Girl, still figuring out exactly how I want it to look.
First time out w my Scott Centric 6wt, watched this fish sip for 20 minutes.Call me a fanboy or whatever you may, the Centric is an awesome rod!! It really does it all, I fished small dries, medium sized streamers & triple nymph rigs.It felt really great on the dry fly side of things.
This is more of a rant but secondarily an ask for advice.I went fly fishing with my son and it was pretty frustrating.
Reunion Island is a French island located between Madagascar and Mauritius. Rainbow trout were introduced there in 1940. The volcanic environment and the rivers that flow there create cold, pristine, oxygen-rich headwaters, especially in the upper reaches cut off from the rest of the river by waterfalls and other natural barriers.
It isn’t flashy, but a good roll cast will catch you a lot of fish you might otherwise miss. Roll casting is an essential skill for any angler, especially those targeting trout. Many of the mountain streams where trout live have little room for a backcast. A good roll cast opens up a lot of water that’s unfishable by any other means.
stream has naturally reproducing brook/brown trout and does not receive stocking, but the river that it flows into does. im pretty sure its wild but always like to get other opinions
I recently started fly fishing. I’ve fished for years. I doubt I’ll pick up a bait rod again. This is too much fun. Photos of my first brook
Henry Winkler's wife Stacey claims the "Happy Days" star pads his fly-fishing numbers and becomes a "7-year-old" the moment he picks up a fly rod.
I RECEIVED THIS EMAIL THE OTHER DAY FROM MY GOOD FRIEND BRIAN BOGGS. "Louis, I'm looking for the right four-wt reel. I am of a mind to shop the low end for reels since I don't catch large fish that need to be fought on the reel.
Smaller rivers, 8-15ft deep mostly walking speed or slower spots, green clean water.Cabela's staff seemed not well versed, and the box doesn't say salmon on it. I can return it no problem.Setting up my first fly rod and want to make sure its suitable.
I love throwing dries, swinging wet flies, stripping & swinging streamers, however throwing indicator rigs just feels weird to me.
Tied this thing up from scraps on my fly tying desk on a #4 i found in an old tackle box. Went to test it before dark and hooked up on the 3rd cast.
So I’m going to the smokies in 3 weeks. I have a 9ft 5wt orvis Clearwater. I plan on doing a dry dropper rig. I’m going to be fishing mostly the Little River. I was wondering if I need a new fly rod something smaller and maybe a 4wt. Will my setup be fine?
Moved to the area a few years ago now and haven’t met anyone who likes to fish for trout.
[pic for attention, not my catch]Basically title: My friend runs a local fishing group and this weekend they are doing a "Carpathon" 6pm-10am on a local river.
For more than a hundred years, introduced brown trout have altered the freshwater ecosystems of Tasmania. In response, conservation teams are constructing artificial barriers to shield the native Swan galaxias fish. Their initiatives focus on maintaining viab…
We recently had a short session fishing the Segre in Catalonia. The water was on the warmer side so we didn't want to target the trout for long, though I did manage to catch a lovely one early on. After that, we mainly ended up catching chub and even a few surprise roach.The highlight was hooking something absolutely massive on my 4wt rod.
So I ordered these online from a local tackle store. I'm 5'10, 200 lb, 41" chest and 31" inseam(from ground to crotch) and size 10.5 feet. Ordered the LRM size.
I tell my clients, all the time, that I'm grateful for all the benefits fly fishing provides anglers. It provides us with one of the funnest ways to exercise, and it has the ability to completely wash away the stress of everyday life, from its therapeutic entertainment.
Of course I can’t tell you where it is. I can, however, tell you everything else. This creek flows out of a glacial valley, draining a large basin of the High Uintas Wilderness Area.
Thought I missed him, so I tried to pick up my line to cast again and ended up flinging him through the air behind me…Oops 😅He was ok8 weight rod
I’ve been creeping around the backwaters of South Carolina. Been doing well on bowfin and longnose gar. Bowfin have quickly become one of my favorite fly rod targets!
I fished a known portion of the South Platte yesterday with one goal in mind. To find rising trout. I arrived stream side at 6:45 AM, strung my rod together, gathered my vest, and hit the stream.I sat bankside for about 10 minutes, looking for rises with no luck. I was looking for the obvious splashy rise, which is of course a mistake.
Dirty little secrets. We all have them. Well, maybe they're not so dirty, and if they are, I guess we have ourselves to blame. But everyone who ever owned a fishing rod has one. The spot that we think of as ours. It's human nature I suppose, to want to own something, especially a place.
Got this for $15 & know NOTHING about anything in this game.Considering it is a graphite rod I figured it was ok. Does fly line have a lifetime? I suppose it’s just as cheap to buy new line? It is an Alpha ShakespeareThanks in advance.
It seems that there's thousand and thousands of fly patterns. I see people with boxes who have 40-50 different patterns for just nymphs alone. Coming over from spin fishing, I've always been a fan of the phrase that a lot of lures are meant for fisherman as opposed to the fish itself (looking at the $200 glidebaits).
Yesterday I took my 2.5 year old to the creek to try to catch a few small brookies. He yanked on my line and my reel came apart. I now cannot get it to click back together. Never had this issue. I've tried lining up the tabs with the notches shown in the photos, but it simply will not seat. For reference, it's a 3wt reel.
We tested the Douglas DXF Gen2 fly rod to see how it compares to the original DXF and other rods on the market.
My girlfriend and I recently got into fly fishing and after a few unsuccessful attempts on the local river we decided to do some fishing while camping.We headed out to the south fork of the Payette River and finally managed to catch our first couple fish.
Found it in a box with another S.E. Bogdan fly reel (confirmed with the nameplate) but this one is unmarked. Anyone have any idea who makes it and what brand?
I am thinking about buying some entry level stockingfoot waders.
By Kent Klewein JUST SO EVERYONE KNOWS I'M SUPER PROUD OF MY NEW SLIM AND TRIM STATUS. Louis has been on me a while now to drop some serious LB's. I've really been stacking them on from my wife's fantastic cooking.
where can I find one? all the ones I see for sale seem freshwater-specific, and I'm worried about corrosion on guides that I've experienced on rods I've owned in the past.
Curious if anyone has any new brands they have been loving. As a gearhead I am always trying to find new cool brands.
After fishing for steelhead for 18 months with a Spey rod, I finally got my first one on the swing!
DID YOU EVER WONDER WHY FISH EAT BRIGHT PINK WORM PATTERNS, OR THINGAMABOBBERS FOR THAT MATTER? Ever watch a trout refuse your dry fly and wonder what he saw that he didn't like? A trout's eye serves the same purpose as ours but it functions in a very different way.
Today, the last day before our local rivers go under trout spawn limits I got 2 within 3 casts and after handing my rod to my father, he got hit by a third. Fun way to end the season.
Hey y’all, I am very new to the world of fly fishing! I live outside of Indianapolis and I am looking for places to fish within like 6 hours of Indy this fall (starting in september). I work in Jackson, Wyoming in the summers so I am used to going for trout, so places that have trout would be awesome.
He’s just a little guy but I was so excited after catching chubs at a different spot all the day before.
Posted a combo I picked up a while back and a good chunk of people suggested I upgrade my line as soon as possible.
Worst reel I have ever owned. I primarily fly fish the salt. Everything from snook, reds, permit, tarpon, bonefish, etc. I live in SFL and spend a lot of time in warm hot humid conditions. Belize, Mexico, Bahamas, USVIs, etc.I have never had a worse reel.
Certain times of the year in both freshwater and saltwater, anglers can use flocks of actively feeding birds to locate large concentrations of bait and fish. This was the case during my recent fly fishing trip with Capt. Joel Dickey.
Originally wanted to hike to a lake but even on a Monday afternoon, both parking lots were full. So I went to plan B, which was the upper reaches of this small stream. Fished from 3:30 to 6:00, and I landed 18 brown trout, 10 brook trout, 7 cutthroats, and 1 rainbow.
I'm traveling from out of state to going to fish Melton Hill Lake in Tennessee at the end of September and was looking for gear/setup/fly recommends.I have an 8wt rod and reel that I'm able to bring with me but am not sure how to set up a leader for toothy fish (don't have them in my area), and I...
I'll never forget the first musky I landed on fly. It was an extremely proud moment for me, but it quickly turned into a stressful situation after I got the musky to the boat. I had serious problems removing the deeply hooked fly. The musky had its mouth slammed shut and would not open it more than a couple seconds at a time.
I’m near Seattle this week and brought some gear along to see if I could catch any Sea Run Cutthroats in the Puget Sound inlets but have had no luck so far.
Two years after buying my fly rod, I finally went fishing with it for the first time. I caught loads of rainbow trout and a small, wild native brown trout in the Italian Alps.
Really unexpected catch for the second night in a row! I believe this is now my biggest fish on a fly and definitely by far the hardest fight, I had to stop using the fly rod after this because I was so tired.
Elevation fished: ~3400-3700 ftWater temperature: higher end ~63°-65°I love fishing in this forest. Always exploring and always finding new tributaries.The first picture doesn't do it justice but that was the fattest brook trout I've caught to date and every bit of 12 inches if I had to guess.
Had a lot of fun trying out my new 6’ 2wt. Makes for a really fun fight with these crappie!
Me and my husband are headed out to Yellowstone in a few days for some backcountry backpacking and we'll be camping right along Slough Creek and Lamar River. I've been told it's rewarding but difficult fly fishing waters, so I'm open to any and all advice people have for me regarding Yellowstone fly fishing (especially fly choice).
By Kyle Wilkinson Our shop offers free casting lessons once a month at a local park in town. These events are always a great way to interact with existing customers, attract new ones, and simply enjoy being outside in the great state of Colorado.
Spent the weekend with the family on the Chatanika river near Fairbanks Alaska. It’s our favorite place to camp and there’s always a couple grayling who want to play. I have an older Fenwick HMG 5wt and Cortland Rimfly reel that my step dad gave to me a few years ago when I started fly fishing.
Northern Sacramento RiverIt’s been a dream of mine to try fly fishing for about six years.
What do wet flies do? Wet flies are underwater imitations of aquatic insects and other prey that entice fish, especially trout, through a combination of movement, appearance, and presentation. Introduction to the World of Wet Flies For centuries, anglers have…
Brand new to fly fishing, first outing on the new rod, absolutely humbling experience as a long time spin fisherman. But this guy was kind enough to boost my confidence a little. Can’t wait to get back out and try again.
Worm Fly Patterns That Consistently Catch Fish It's no secret worm patterns are super consistent most of the year for catching both stocked and wild trout. They work especially well for stocked fish, after a big rain, and during the spring, winter, and fall seasons. I've had days when the only thing I could get trout to eat was a san juan worm.
Trout and Salmon magazine has been the Voice of Game-Fishing in the UK and Ireland since 1955. Every month the finest contributors in the sport deliver informative, inspirational and entertaining writing, offering sage advice on locations, tackle and tactics,…
Went out last evening targeting smallies on a WNC tributary. Lucked into some on a popper, but I don’t really know what I’m doing. I realized how much my understanding of wild trout behavior informs the way I fish, and that knowledge does not translate too well to these guys.Any advice for smallie fly fishing would be appreciated.
I love fishing and have been using conventional tackle for many years and made an impulse decision to buy a fly rod. Within about a month I’ve already spent several hundred dollars on my new found addiction. Now my question is, is fly tying easy to learn and is the cost for the material vs cost per fly worth it at a beginner level.
By Jason Tucker Dry fly fishing is all at once the foundation, Holy Grail, and most difficult aspect of fly fishing. In a bygone day, fly fishing meant using a dry fly. Now it has come to encompass many things, including drifting nymphs under a bobber, or chucking a streamer fly that more closely resembles a lure than a dry fly.
Yesterday I had an amazing day fishing, caught my PB river rainbow. As I was walking back downstream I saw some guys hooked up to a fish so I made my way over to them to check it out.
By James Buice The waggle. We all do it. When you walk into a fly shop looking for that new rod (and yes folks, don’t even think about buying a rod before you cast it), the first thing you do after picking a prospective candidate from the rack is the waggle. Shaking the rod to check the flex, or stiffness, or…whatever.
Was invited to do a Macnab at a hunting lodge in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Had never fly fished in my life before, and managed to catch two beautiful rainbow trout using borrowed gear! Think I might have found a new hobby!
Been catching on spin gear and tenkara for a while, finally decided to get an actual fly rod. This is so fun!
https://preview.redd.it/9mc8p2fyntjh1.jpg?width=1848&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=96f523abf457307000fb5280f99a25581403bdeehttps://preview.redd.it/jpap13fyntjh1.jpg?width=1848&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=20239d17e1cef7838e5df055ab31b62876cb3d4eEuro-nymphing on the Truckee River... A baby rainbow takes the nymph on the tag.
Got out on the yaks before it got oppressively hot here in TX and we both netted a couple white bass. These suckers are a blast on fly tackle, even a 10” fish can pull drag!
I used this hopper-dropper setup: an Adams Wulff White as the hopper and a soft-hackle nymph as the dropper.
Aug. 14—UNCASVILLE, Ct. — Most of Mark Few's favorite fly-fishing spots are tucked away in remote parts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, where Ponderosa pine trees vastly outnumber cell phone towers. Generally speaking, the further from civilization …
I’m glad I can appreciate a nice day on the water. Good temps, ok flows, almost no real bug activity though. Had a fish refuse my foam fly, had another hit a nymph, but that was it. Better luck next time!
I’m interested in getting a dedicated small dry fly rod (meaning a rod for throwing small dries, not a short small rod) for bigger water.
For me it's my 8 and a half foot Orvis Clearwater 5wt the damn thing was my dads first fly rod and mine but I can cast it almost as far as my 8wt but with significantly more control then mentioned 8wt
Howdy y’all, my brother and I recently got super into fly fishing. Just wondering if there’s any essential tools and gear you guys absolutely love and can’t fish without.
Don’t mind the rod in the water on the first picture I got too excited. Caught both on my 9130 was awesome to catch something bigger than a trout.
Most fly fisherman are passionate about the protection of their trout and salmon streams. Promoting catch and release, special regulations and protecting various wild salmonid populations, are among the most common conservation topics being fought for today in the sport of fly fishing.
New to fly fishing. Went up to sequoia and kings canyon national park with two friends
I booked a 4-hour master fly fishing guided experience at a country club in Ireland. We got on the boat and got put to the river and the guide pulls out two trolling rigs with bass pro swim baits. We trolled back and forth along the same stretch of river for four hours and didn’t catch a thing.
Good afternoon, my girlfriend and I are going to be in Seward for a few days before heading over to the kenai.While we are in Seward we would like to try and target Silvers or Dollys on a fly rod. Are there any good areas or rivers we should check out for this? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
By Brian Kozminski From a distance, whether mowing the lawn, tending to the animals, or cutting wood, I can recognize the “Fa-Thump, Fa-thump, Fa-Thump” amplified rotation of the tires and diesel engine working up the motivation to travel up the long hill a mile away from our house.
Spend any amount of time fly fishing in the tropics, and you’ll realize the importance of quality wet wading gear. The combination of heat, humidity, and long miles on the flats is no place for waders, and your trout wet wading gear won’t cut it either.
… and it’s apparently bad year for Colorado fishing. A while ago, I asked this sub about moving from PA to CO, and the responses I got were incredibly thoughtful and helpful.
First trout I caught on a fly rod at Bennett spring, MO about a week ago. Loving this kind of fishing now coming from mostly bass fishing. Been 4 times since then. Any tips for a beginner?
This past June, I was fortunate enough to explore Wyoming in search of four subspecies of Cutthroat Trout, the Yellowstone, Snake River, Bonneville, and Colorado River variants.5 days of adventure with a fly rod in hand is something everyone should take a shot at some point in their lives.Video u...
Just landed a prehistoric missile with teeth on a fly rod on a fly i tied. Apparently “delicate presentation” still works on a fish that looks like it swam out of Jurassic Park and forgot to evolve. My tippet is currently in therapy.
After 17yrs freshwater trout fishing, tonight I finally got out with some new salt gear. Waded out into Tampa Bay, stayed out during a downpour, caught a sick double rainbow, and as the sun was setting I got a tiny ladyfish. Made my day. Whole weekend ahead to try it again!
Skwala and Fishpond, two of the biggest manufacturers in fly fishing, have teamed up with Cutbank Production House to produce a brand-new film, ‘The Duranglers.’ The film chronicles the history of one of fly fishing’s most important fly shops – Duranglers, in Durango, Colorado.
I have some bad news for you. You’re not doing it right. I was reading an article on fishing streamers and the author was pressing the importance of neutral buoyancy. The idea being that the fly neither sinks, nor floats.
Picked up both rods/reels and the Orvis case for $90. I know the Martin is roughly $60. But Im more curious about what the custom rod / reel is worth. I’m newer to fly fishing so I had never heard of the guy before. Thanks in advance for your help!
Permit fishing is as exacting as it gets. When asked to list the top ten reasons permit will refuse a fly, Bruce Chard listed, among other things: a butterfly in Indonesia flapped its wings and because that's what they do. Getting a shot a a tailing permit is a test of an anglers resolve. Everything must be done perfectly.
And I'm okay with it.This was going to be the summer I finally broke 90.Then I picked up a fly rod.I haven't golfed since April, and I've been fishing a few days a week. Sure, I could manage both hobbies, but right now I'd rather be on a mountain stream than looking for a ball in the woods.Besides, I probably wasn't going to break 90 anyway.
Eight years ago, I got fed up with reading articles about people all around the country and abroad fly fishing with mouse patterns and landing truly giant trout. It seemed every medium I read or watched, there were people showcasing how productive mouse fishing could be.
A couple days ago, a user suggested i get a 2/3wt for ha-ha's - catching sunnies and just enjoying myself.
I got the chance to go out on the Snake River in Idaho with a guide out of the South Fork Lodge (absolutely magical place and great folks!) while out for a work trip and caught 5/6 beautiful trout.I just started fishing with a spinning reel earlier this year and have loved getting into it, but the fly rod was a whole other set up.
My grandfather passed away in 2015 and for 11 years my dad has been holding onto his fly fishing equipment. For the past couple of years I've been getting into bass fishing with a spinning reel and lure combo.
You can’t make a good fly cast if you are tense, but muscle tension is necessary, at the right time. Do you squeeze the grip of the fly rod when you cast? At some point, you should be. I’ve seen a lot of casters who use a white knuckle grip when they cast. You can’t make a good cast that way.
live in SFV, an Los Angeles suburb. I've been out to the SNMR bodies of water like lake Crawley/ Convict/June Lake loop back 5 years agowith my dad before lung cancer took him away.
In all seriousness these were the first fish that I’ve caught on the fly rod I inherited from my Great Grandfather. I was skunked a few times, but after catching a few sunfish in my latest outing I can confidently say I’ve picked up a lifelong hobby.
Obligatory fish pic for attention.I’m looking for a fishy young angler that has an interest in pursuing fly fishing as a profession and would like a partner to get started.Open to sponsoring the right candidate to attend a western guide school and outfitting with boat, gear, and backend support n...
By Bob Reece After twenty five years of fly fishing for freshwater species, I recently threw my first casts into salt water. As is always the case, hindsight is 20/20. While I had plenty of success, there are several things that I wish I would have done prior to my first saltwater trip. I’ve always been a huge proponent of practicing your casting.
It used to be an ongoing battle all season long to keep my fly fishing gear dry and odor free.
Well, I finally took the plunge after a few years of contemplating…and I have been slowly gathering gear and flies. Thanks to a kick ass little fly fishing shop in Kuramae (a town in the suburbs of Tokyo) named Fly Shop Tsuruya, I purchased a Euflex Infante 7.6’ #3 rod. Given the good exchange rate, it was a bit of a bargain.
About a month ago I shared a cherry fly rod cabinet I built for myself. I got a lot of great responses and I really appreciate all the kind words.Someone from that post asked if I could build them one in walnut that can hold 6 rods.
Hello everyone - I am a founding member of a 501c3 nonprofit calledReeling In Serenity. We host all-expense-paid fly fishing retreats for people in active recovery from drugs and alcohol across the country.
Kinda bummed. 3 books read, 20 plus miles of hiking, over 20 hours on the water, this is all I have to show. Week before the trip, Madison, firehole and gibbon all closed. 3 days in, all rivers closed by 2.Putting the rod away for the rest of the trip. Probably terrible timing, but the fishing has been terrible.
I live in Oklahoma. I grew up fly fishing in New Mexico pretty regularly. Ive always fished spinning gear at home and fly rods when targeting trout in NM and CO. Ive recently decided to switch completely to fly rods for bass and other warmwater species at home.
I'VE BEEN ASKED A HUNDRED TIMES HOW I TOOK THIS PHOTO. THE ANSWER IS REALLY SIMPLE. I took several years. I had this idea in my head for a long time. I wanted to show the pure mayhem of a jumping tarpon. I wanted tell the whole story. The power, the speed, the violence of it, but also the story of a great guide and angler working together.
Hello! I’ve been looking all over and can’t find a Saracione reel that matches the one shown here. My father-in-law passed away recently and this reel was buried in a bunch of his fly fishing gear. It’s in great shape, almost like he was preserving it for some reason.
tl;dr: Curse this sport, I am hooked. See below for advice circumstancesI bought a cheap 55 dollar rod (5/6 wt) and love this stupid flexi-stick with a string attached. I have been using nymphs without indicators, mono as tippet, throwing with wind knots and all the terrible things.
Sometimes all fly fisherman need to do to find success when their not having luck is slow down, and take the time to listen to the fish. Trout can't speak to us in words, but they do often provide us with subtle clues from their behavior that can help us catch them. That is, if we're paying close enough attention to pick up on them.
Want to get into fly fishing but it seems very intimidating. I’ve dialled down that a 9’ 5wt fly rod with WF floating line will allow me to do a cast a vast majority of flies effectively. However, I’ve also read that you should be changing your leader/tippet based on the flys you’re throwing.
loving the Redington Butter Stick so far. opted for the 4wt 7’6, paired with an Orvis Battenkill II Click spooled with SA Amplitude Textured Trout Expert. like the title suggests, casting it is a breeze and so much fun.
There is no shortage of fishing methods on planet earth. From traditional rod and reel to fly fishing, spearfishing to hand lining, electro-shock fishing to trawling and netting, using traps, and on and on and on. One type of fishing that seems to have been m…
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This Redington Bass Field Kit Outfit is $199.98, down from $499.99 at Cabela's. The kit includes a 7-weight fly rod, a diecast aluminum reel with a carbon drag, preloaded fly line, a tapered leader, and a carrying case. Free shipping applies. Buy Now at Cabe…
Guide was absolutely stoked and said it was one of the biggest fish he’s seen pulled out of the river on dry fly in his 18 years as a guide. Was an accidental catch off of a cutthroat that I was trying to bring into the boat.
No one believed me when I told them I’d hooked a snapping turtle while reeling in a palm-sized bluegill. You can’t blame them, since we were in Southern Utah – not exactly a hotspot for either species. This was a long time ago, during my first attempt to gain higher education.
Really stoked about this. This is my first season and after getting skunked relentlessly for a long time, I landed this guy. Particularly pleased because it felt like my new gained knowledge from studying paid off.
Conservation efforts are showing some signs of success for a tiny, endemic Tasmanian fish. But its main threat is introduced trout, which is prized by anglers.
Picture is of a nice landlock salmon I caught up in Pittsburgh, NH earlier this week for attention.This is a long shot I’m awareI recently had my fly bag stolen out of my car here in Nashua, NH. The bag itself was a gift I just received for Father’s Day, It was an amazing gift and I loved it.
I will be attempting fly fishing for the first time today!I have an 8’6” 5wt rod. I’ll be fishing a pond which is home to bluegills and sunfish, largemouth bass, white crappie, channel catfish, and common carp.
I've taken up salmon fishing this season and didn't quite appreciate how hard it'd be, needed to get out and actually put some fish in the net to get it out of my system. This time of year the best way to do that is always nymphing.
STEELHEADERS ARE GENERALLY PRETTY SERIOUS ABOUT CATCH-AND-RELEASE, BUT IT'S LIKELY THAT MANY ARE MORTALLY WOUNDING FISH WITHOUT EVER KNOWING IT. There are few species of fish as vulnerable as wild steelhead. These fish are beset on all sides by threats both natural and man-made.
Planning on taking my wife and some buddies flyfishing for the first time and needed a mid price loaner rod. (I’m not lending out a Sage or Winston).I took the Lamson out for the first time yesterday and for $400 that’s a really good setup.
I started focusing more on fly fishing and just targeting native/natural reproduction trout in general instead of just going for stocked ones over the past year or so. It’s been a fun journey and I feel like I finally hit a cool milestone, first native brookie!
The other day, guiding two anglers, I learned a valuable lesson of how important it can be to regularly check fly rigs throughout the day. One of my clients had just landed a nice trout, so I told him to wade up and fish the next spot upstream, while I spent a few minutes instructing his buddy.
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I WAS, FRANKLY, A LITTLE SHOCKED WHEN JOEL DICKEY DECIDED TO SHARE THIS FLY WITH US. I have fished Joel's Mighty Mantis for years and I can attest to its mojo. Friends, this fly works. It's the most productive bonefish fly I have ever fished and we're proud to have it on the site.
I’m relatively new to fly fishing and I feel like I’m so careful, I always put it in the tube precisely because I am so clumsy.
Just got my first tenkara rod and starter kit. Really eager to fish it, but wanted to know what others think/perspectives/tips? Also got the book to go with it, truly fascinates me and comes with a bout of honor to practice ancient styles of fly fishing. Excited to experiment with it.
Hello all, i just joined this group as i am going on a trip to Mo'orea which is just west of Tahiti. I have never fly fished saltwater before let alone in French Polynesia. Open to any advice on technique or flies/gear.
By Tim Harris One fly, but many ways to fish it. In a play of words, it is said that "tenkara" means "ten colors” since the kanji is the same - テンカ ラ. This means ten tenkara fishers have ten different styles of fishing. This could be that they use ten different flies or that they fish ten different techniques.
I was undergunned for this fish. Was casting a 4wt mid flex rod with a PMD dry + emerger combo to 12-16” rainbows that afternoon.It was a careful 8 minute fight in a drift boat trying to keep a barbless #18 fly in the front tip of her jaw.I estimate it was 1 in 10 chance of landing it.
some super nice brookies on the dry flies. hiked to 9,000 ft in the sierra nevadas. crystal clear cold water produced beautiful fish
It turns out there is a cure for winter. The sky is blue. The sun is warm. Red stone cliffs rise above deep green water. Rolling hills covered in sage brush, or what looks like sage brush, roll uninterrupted as far as the eye can see. Twenty-inch brown trout rise out every green pocket to eat big bushy dry flies.
Steep & Cheap's Summer Sale covers thousands of items across biking, hiking, camping, and fly fishing gear, with discounts reaching up to 80% off on select pieces like the Dickies Fisherville Short, now $14. The sale spans categories from sunglasses to bike h…
Was fishing today and hooked into a solid brown. Fought him for a bit. Saw him flash - he was a biggun. But mid fight he just glued himself to to the bottom and didn’t move. My rod was cranked and I was at the absolute limit of my tippet trying to use some lateral pressure to pull him to the side but he wouldn’t budge.
Hi everyone. I am most certainly not a fisherman and I don't know a single thing about the intricacies of it. However, my dad loves to fish. It's his birthday in mid-august, and I realize I have no idea what to get him as a gift.He loves to craft his own lures and flies, fly fishing, and he loves to go out on the lake with his little boat.
Going through my Father-in-law's old fly fishing gear and found these. I don't know what they are or how they are used.
I planned a bucket list vacation with my wife last year to see the big trees in California, introduce her to fly fishing with the help of a guide, enjoy Universal Studios, and Magic Mountain, but had to cancel due to coming down with a touch of the colon cancer and my father-in-law's passing.
By Whitney Gould The plane, which brought me to Western Alaska is gone. I’m standing on a remote, empty tarmac. The sky is a herring-gull gray, the air crisp and clean. I am surrounded by tundra. The only visible object is a square box painted white, the airport.
Is it possible if I’m not really looking for trout can I just tie on any old fly and throw it around a pond/ any body of water? Like would that still catch fish fly fishing seems really confusing so could I just start fly fishing like that(with proper gear of course)also a bonus of my best trout ...
Currently fish for Trout in big rivers and small creeks using UL tackle. I typically throw small soft plastics (trout magnets and 1” crickets), marabou jigs, and flies (mostly nymphs).
Caught 2 brook trout my first day out on the river with a fly rod! Couldn't have been happier!
Caught my first fish on a fly rod ever yesterday. It was really cool watching these things eat the flies off the top of the water, caught 5 of them learning how to cast again and trying flies and all that.
Looking for a new rod/reel to handle larger fish and flies than my cheap 5wt can handle (I'll replace that eventually). I will primarily be fishing bass, but I'd also like to fish salmon running from the Great Lakes region. Not sure if this is too crazy of a spread, but I'm thinking an 8wt should handle the needs.
I’ve been trying to learn fly fishing for a few weeks now and I’m getting pretty frustrated because I feel like I’m missing something fundamental. I’m using a 9’ 7wt rod with WF7 floating line and a 9’ tapered leader tied to the fly line with a nail knot.
By Louis Cahill How deep should you be fishing your streamers? I had the chance to fish with my brother Tom the other day. It’s a shame we can’t do it more. I always enjoy talking about fishing with him. Tom is a very technical bass angler. He does the vast majority of his fishing with conventional tackle, a sparkly boat and plenty of electronics.
Caught my first bass on a fly rod! Wound up with 3 total but the 3rd self released
Prairie pothole region.Drag and drop method. Black carp maul and squirmy worm weighted fly, pink and yellow. They were not picky. Muddy water with low visibility.Both casting and jigging in weeds at the shoreline.Practice makes perfect.Landed 3, had 5 on. Long hard fights.Remember to bring a big net. Fighting butt for fly rod needed.
Just got the rod and don’t fully know what I’m doing yet.
Sorry if this breaks the rules but I just wanted to share with somebody. I've been lure casting and bait casting before but I picked up fly fishing around 6 months ago and it's been a thrill.Except, I started to get a little discouraged because no matter what, it seemed like I couldn't even get a fish to notice my fly.
Hello everyone!I am a Canadian heading to Ireland for just over a week at the end of July. I am posting a few feelers out there just to get some insight into the fishing scene in Ireland. From what I can see going with a guide seems to be pretty popular however it would be pretty tricky to get one this soon.
Picked up the TFO NXT Black Label the other day and took it out to try this morning at a little pond full of tiny aggressive green sunfish. I had several bad casts, a few tangles when I didn’t focus well, and a couple of excellent casts.
By Devin Olsen I often get asked what I do when I come to water or situations that call for a presentation other than what a straight Euro-nymphing rig executes well. I tend to be a splitter rather than a lumper so I often bring several rods or an extra reel if I want to change rigs.
There’s so many different types of line I’m not quite sure which to go with.I have a 9’ 8wt rod that I use for bass and occasionally pike. I like throwing poppers, streamers, and other flies like in the picture.What lines should I check out? Im in Michigan and I fish mainly smaller lakes and would like to venture into more rivers.
Montana angler looking for rod advice.I bought my first new rod about two years ago, a 9’ 5wt TFO Blue Ribbon. It’s a great dry fly rod and handles smaller nymph rigs fine, but it lacks power on bigger water and with bigger flies.Last year I bought a 9’ 7wt TFO Axiom 2X, primarily as a streamer rod. It’s great for big flies and sinking line.
Hi all, new to Western WA (Seattle area). Coming from UT and looking for places to hit nearby. I only have up to a 5 wt but planning on getting heavier gear soon. No boat so just wading waters only. Can anyone point me in some good spots? seems like the Yakima is popular but tough without a boat.
Hey all, I’m a serious fisherman that goes out when possible most of the time. Right now, I’m not fishing for trout here in NJ with the usual warm temps in July often at all except on early mornings of a cold front. That being said, I fish hard for the rest of the year mostly.
Feel like I got quite a steal on this setup, I don’t think either has been used at all. Posted on here yesterday and heard everyone’s advice about the niche qualities of Spey fishing and I’m excited to try it out this weekend for some bass. Definitely my ritziest setup
In Montauk area for a few days. Excited to do some salt water fly fishing with my brand new Orvis Recon 8w and Hydros reel setup - looks killer.
Long shot but I am trying as hard as I can to find the owner.Thursday, July 9th, I located 3 different fly rods and reels on a 2 mile stretch of USFS road just south of Platoro Reservoir near Conejos Lake Fork Ranch. This is in southern Colorado. Clearly someone drove off down the bumpy road with their rod vault open.
Hey all. Really got into fly fishing in the past year. I still do a bit of spin rod fishing (bass mostly). I’ve been doing a lot of fishing in Frederick and venturing north through PA and NY. I’m starting to explore other rivers in MD and am documenting a lot of my catches. These are all in the past year.
Arctic grayling, in my opinion, are some of the most beautiful fish. I love seeing the flash of teal in the water when you’re reeling them in.
I haven't seen a lot of reviews of this kit and I am wondering if it is good for a beginner? Im trying to stay around this price point ($280), so any recommendations of similar or cheaper alternatives would be appreciated! I am looking for a 5wt all around for ponds and rivers (panfish, bass trou...
A note from Jackson Bland (@madisonriverfc) “Salmonfly season is sacred around these parts – where big foam enthusiasts sacrifice sleep and mental health for the chance at one big brown trout confidently sipping a size 4 dry fly.
When a strong fish runs hard downstream too quickly for you to follow, you find yourself at a disadvantage. With the fish directly downstream, the angle of the hook in the fish's mouth is perilous. Any thrashing or head shaking on the part of the fish can easily result in a long distance release.
I’m hooked, I’ve tried a few times but always fell back on my spinning gear. This time I committed, I was determined, I prevailed. I had a few strikes but kept missing my hook set.
There are four species of trout that reproduce in the wild in my county in southwestern Oregon. I went out Friday to explore some new creeks, check out some waterfalls, and find some more dispersed camp sites.The first stop was a creek I visited the week before. I caught rainbows there last week.
Every angler wants to catch a trophy trout and there’s no better way than fishing a streamer. While it’s fair to say that there is no “wrong way” to fish a streamer, there are some proven techniques which will help make that trophy dream a reality.
Looking to get a Lamson Liquid S reel. Do you guys think its worth it for its price point ($160)? And what rod should I pair with it? Debating between a 5-6wt and I'm fine with 8ft-9ft. Thanks.
Hey all, someone broke into my garage last night in Modesto, Ca and stole most of my gear. All of my trout reels are gone. All of packs are gone. All of my fly boxes are gone.
I bought my first fly rod a couple weeks ago, and I’ve been humbled trying to catch bass. It’s painful watching them blow up all over the place and get completely skunked. On my third time out I tried nymphing for panfish and finally found one dumb enough to take it!
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Loop is a brand that’s not as familiar to American anglers because they’ve largely sold their gear in the European market. You could get their rods here in the States, but only at a handful of dealers.
Recently was on a trip and lost this fly rod at the airport😕 It was my first/only fly rod and would really like one of the same model as its what made me fall in love with fly fishing. It was a white river rod from bass pro shop.
I’ve been fishing with lures for years but I started fly fishing recently when I lucked out and found a nice rod at goodwill for 5 dollars.
Hi there, I’m pretty new to fly fishing and was hoping to get some advice on choosing which of these two reels to keep and use on my 4wt 8’6. One was tagged a 2007 England hardy LRH lightweight and the other didn’t have a date/tag and is an orvis CFO 3 made in England.
I’ve been battling my local river, which is heavily pressured, has limited surface action, and lots of trees on the banks.
I’m trying to teach myself how to fly fish, I’ve watched every video and have been trying for several hours to learn how to cast, yet it’s still absolutely awful.
Not sure if this style post is allowed but I am getting back into fly fishing, I used to go as a kid with my dad in Wales but living in Southern California now and trying to get back into it.
Spent the day exploring Montana’s backcountry with a hike into a high-elevation alpine lake in search for California golden trout, then closed out the evening with some very productive dry fly fishing on a creek nearby
I live in bass country, bought a cheap fly rod for the hell of it last fall, and it sat in my closet since then. My family wanted to take a trip to Crested Butte this summer so I figured I’d bring the fly rod. I’m hooked now, and plan to get some fish on the fly in a few weeks at one of my state’s 2 trout fisheries.
SO YOU BOUGHT A SWITCH ROD...NOW WHAT? The idea behind the switch rod is simple.
Missed setting the hook right on the one bite I had, hence I was skunked today.
By Louis Cahill What do you look for in a fishing partner? I get the opportunity to fish with anglers at all skill levels. Guys who are my mentors and are way better than I'll ever be, right down to guys who just picked up the rod. That's perfectly fine with me. I enjoy learning and teaching.
These little guys were slamming early this morning (White Mtns NH). Must have had 10+ in 1.5 hours out. Best combo was a parachute Adam’s trailered with some soft tackle (last pic). They took both.I’m usually a hopper dropper guy but this combo crushed. Thoughts?
One of the few places I've fished where a 7'6" 3wt feels like too much rod lol
Meredith McCord has caught just about everything you can hook on a fly rod. With 240 IGFA world records, three Ladies Tarpon Fly Tournament wins, and a global reputation as one of saltwater fly fishing’s most accomplished anglers, McCord has spent years traveling the world to chase some incredible fish.
Normally I end up catching decent size browns; but this time I managed to catch a rainbow camped between a riffle and a small shelf.
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When fly-fishing means flying to fish, there are a few simple things that can make it a lot more enjoyable. Let’s face it, air travel is an ordeal these days. Even more so when it involves traveling with a bunch of fishing gear. I should know, I do it all the time.
3 wt rod. Single dry fly. Wet wading a freestone in northern Utah. Perfect summer day.
How Ted Juracsik changed tarpon fishing history.
EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH A SINGLE CAST. For some reason, this morning I'm thinking of losing a fish. A big fish and, worst of all, someone else's fish. That's the worst kind to lose. A hundred years ago, when I was still pretty much a Gomer, my wife bought me a guided day of fishing on a private trout stream.
I keep seeing posts on here of broken rods almost daily. I’ve been fly fishing for 35 years and have broken only one cheap rod I built(a $30 blank). That blank was defective and brittle.
Read more about Last summer I started Tenkara fishing and really enjoyed it for a while. It got me out on the water and was a decent introduction to fly fishing. It definitely served its purpose, but after a while I wanted to get more into traditional fly fishing. I ditched the Tenkara rod and started euro nymphing.
I WATCHED MY SHARE OF GUYS FIGHT TO GET HOLD OF THEIR FIRST BONEFISH AND I REMEMBER BEING THERE MYSELF. IT'S PRETTY PAINFUL FOR EVERYBODY CONCERNED INCLUDING THE FISH. They aren't trout and nothing will bring that hone for you like trying to tail one. Landing them and handling them is really pretty simple once you know how.
Fly fishing for tarpon means battling the sun, the wind, and the fish. Combine all three, and you’ve got a pursuit that can test even the most dedicated anglers. Fortunately, for us, advancements in modern gear can help minimize the strain of standing on a casting platform waiting for tarpon to show themselves.
Caught this 35 inch pike on a 8wt vision grand daddy fly rod. Took me for a ride, 15-20 minutes to haul it in.
By John Byron, The Bonefish Beginner Tons of great advice out there on how to cast a fly rod. Tons more on how to catch bonefish.
Hi everyone, first time posting here. Can anyone tell me what rod and reel this is?A few years ago, my wife and I stumbled on a generous angler who gave us an amazing intro to fly fishing. My wife must have pulled 7-8 trout, meanwhile I couldn’t catch a single thing.I’ve since wanted to buy/build her a setup but have no knowledge to start.
By: Alice Tesar You could say that a desire to be a trout bum was in his blood, but you’d be ignoring the fact that Tim Widmer has found his own drift. What was in his family, specifically with his dad, was a desire to live a life that allowed for living off the land and being able to enjoy wild places.
This was back in the fall.
Bass and sunfish will have to suffice.Or anything that’ll eat a wooly bugger.
Have a trip back to see my wife’s family outside of Syracuse on one of the Finger Lakes, and hoping to sneak off and explore the Salmon River, about an hour away from her (as far as I can tell at least). I know the Kings won’t be there, but wondering if it’s worth my effort to fish it this time of year.
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Sometimes, wanting too much can get you in trouble on the water. If you set your goals too high and lose sight of the real reason you're out there in the first place (to be blessed with catching a few fish and relaxing), before you know it, you'll find yourself standing in a river feeling lost and heart broken.
By Kent Klewein ARE YOU SITTING AT THE VISE DREAMING OF THAT BIG TRIP OUT WEST THIS SUMMER? I get asked all the time by eastern fly anglers heading out west for the first time, what fly patterns they should stock up on before they leave.
Went on backpacking trip in RMNP to a very productive alpine lake. The cutthroats were slamming my beetle dropper rig like nothing else!
Had a cancellation today and managed to get down to my local creek to test a fly I’ve been putting through its paces. It’s been on almost nonstop for the last week.Managed to get a “trophy” cutthroat in very skinny water. It’s funny when a 10” fish is considered a trophy 😂The fly is called aWunderbar.
I've lived in Southern California for 20+ years and been fly fishing for probably 10 of those. We regularly fish Kernville, both sides of the sierras, Oregon and Washington. I also do semi-regular trips to Alaska. I've always yearned for a good spot closer to home. My buddy was in town and I fished the west fork for the first time.
Got bored and messed around with some stuff to come up with this guy. Has what appears to be a pretty good action in the water(bathroom sink makes it hard to tell). Breathes really well in the water though which in theory should get a musky to commit, but they are unreliable fish .
Ten years ago, we used to leave the house at 3 a.m. and drive nearly five hours, just to get on the water at 8 a.m. We’d fish until 8 or 9 p.m., then hit the road for the five hour drive back home. Usually, by the time I unloaded gear, wound down, and finally […]
My favorite picture of my Dad with a summer-run buck that that rose to a spey fly that was presented with a two-handed rod and a custom sink-tip line.
Spent my birthday week with my wife camping In Yellowstone. Didn’t plan to go fishing, haven’t since we moved inland a year ago. But my wife convinced me to buy a rod and gear at the park when she caught me looking at the rods in the store.
in all my years of gear fishing and now couple months of fly fishing i got one (2 for the day). i think the river gods blessed me today with my first brookie being absolutely gorgeous and colorful. also saw the local river otter who spooked the hole i was fishing 👍
When I first decided to get back into fly fishing, chasing native brook trout on small mountain streams was exactly what I had in mind.
Been out a couple times but hadn’t caught anything. Decided last minute to take the fly rod along with me on the blue river near the IN/KY border and hooked all these in about 2hrs. The kayak certainly complicated things a bit thoughBonus: a channel cat that nearly ended my UL rod the same day
Hir/flyfishing, my local fly shop Ascent Flyfishing in Littleton Colorado was broken into last night. If you’re in around this area please keep an eye out for anyone trying to sell gear that matches their description they posted.https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZxYtlAucyu/?igsh=MW43OGZwYmU3aW1rNQ==
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It’s my birthday this weekend and some of my favorite things in life are fly fishing and sharing my passion with others. So since I took today off to start my weekend early, I went to a nearby lake to take advantage of a weekday off.
So today for the first time I was casting parachute Adam’s onto the reservoir.I had 4 different takes of my fly but didn’t know that I should be pausing for a brief moment before setting the hook horizontally…On a stream I understand you are supposed to set the hook by sweeping your rod downstream.
I'll start by saying I'm new to fly fishing, so I don't know what I don't know. I've taken a few lessons, have a spey rod, some flies, waders, boots, etc., and recently headed out to a local river for the first time.I had been fishing unsuccessfully, working my way downstream, when I came across what I think might be a safety hazard.
Welcome to The Drift, our new podcast and the first of its kind, where anglers connect in their natural element, on the water while fishing. In each episode, host Jared Zissu floats the river with a guest in tow, sharing nuanced perspectives and fish stories, while inevitably catching a few fish.
Hope this is ok to post here, but I figured my fellow fly fishermen would approve! I'm very proud of this piece and just wanted to share what I made.I'm also looking for some feedback and any ideas you might have for improvements / modifications. I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Now while it’s not my first ever fish! It’s my first fish in about 20years and first with a fly rod.This was my fourth outing (my first time touching a fly rod was last week) all of which have been to still water reservoirs just getting my bearings.
Spent the majority of my life spin casting and have now completely switched over to fly fishing. I LOVE the minimalism and the challenge. Started with dry flies on small streams, progressed to streamers and nymphing and expanded my activity to bigger rivers and still water.
I picked up a White river 8’ 4 weight from Bass Pro to try out fly fishing again. I’ve got a lot to learn but after an hour of practicing my casting I landed this sunfish. I panicked a bit on what to do and forgot I had a net to help land fish lol.
WANT TO GO STEELHEADING BUT THERE ARE NO STEELHEAD WHERE YOU LIVE? Think about scaling down. The same flies and techniques that we use for steelhead will catch plenty of trout. And why not? Steelhead are just big sea-run trout and they have the same common instinct as their land-locked cousins.
One of the highlights of my summer has been casting small streamers from my float tube on local lakes. These perch put up a great fight on a 5 wt rod!📍Southern Sweden
Just about every fisherman out there is familiar with the saying, "never leave fish to find fish." I live religiously by this common sense fishing advice. It's saved my butt many days on the water guiding, and keeps me from straying away from productive water when I find myself being drawn away to fish other spots upstream that look great.
So, I was involved in a vehicle accident a bit ago, I got out with cuts, but my fly rod disintegrated :( all that's left is this reel.
I went budget supreme. 140 all in with a co fishing license.I want some tips on a beginners year.-I have practiced loading my overhead and swing cast on a pond. -I got to fish some moving water to see if i could land a few holes, and cast above -Im learning rigging and tying knots.
Im stoked to see what spey has in store for me! Im considering a float tip, but what else do i need and what size float tip do i pair with a 4wt spey rod? Anybody habe good learning resources for me to practice before im able to get a guide?I like feeling in over my head with this new fishing tec...
YOU'VE BEEN FISHING HARD ALL DAY LONG SEARCHING FOR THAT PERFECT HONEY HOLE. YOU KNOW THE ONE I'M TALKING ABOUT, IT'S THE ONE THAT HOLDS THAT TROPHY TROUT THAT KEEPS HAUNTING YOU IN YOUR DREAMS.
Egg patterns are a staple in my fly fishing and guiding. Stocked trout are suckers for them, but even wild trout will gladly snack on them if you correctly put it in front of them most of the year. Several different egg imitations and sizes are available for fly anglers to fish with.
My second time taking my fly rod out and right when I was about to head home I finally got one!!!!!!! Lots of guessing and backyard practice paid off!
I am in no way affiliated by this site. But, this is an awesome way to learn how to tie Beaste flies by Andre van Wyk.https://themissionflymag.com/product/bucknuts-livestream/?srsltid=AfmBOopAM7ucDzoSISsnODGUV59wGeFv0EOzoRPaKGNLP6 7lLiLkKo6It is a livestream, but when you pay, you get to ask live questions and get instant help.
Of all the master angler fish I’ve caught, the native cutthroat was always at the top of the bucket list. Finally made it happen on a custom cutthroat inspired rod.
By Daniel Galhardo DON’T RECAST YOUR FLY UNTIL IT’S HAD A CHANCE. It takes some time to learn how to read water well. But, at least when it comes to fishing mountain streams, the concept is easy to grasp: fish are looking for food and shelter, and don’t want to spend a lot of energy looking for food.
Currently have 10 14 size flies I tied and two indicators in there
For the last 2 weeks at my regular fishing hole, a 10" brown trout, give or take, has been actively jumping all but a couple yards from me. Feels like he's mocking me.I run an ugly stik lite pro and some light lews reel. I typically run rooster tails and panther martins. From 1/16-1/6. I've thrown just about every color I have at him. Every size.
Anyone have experience with these rods? I'm considering picking up the 7'6" UL moderate fast or the 7'0" UL moderate. I saw a YouTube video claiming they were really good for the price. Can anyone attest? If so what length would you recommend?
Maybe small compared to what others fish but in contrast to my first time fishing it felt like a huge leap. Brown, maybe 10inches or so. Caught on a friends borrowed rodResisting the urge to bankrupt myself and get my own kit
On a roadtrip and stopped and picked up a rod and caught this little brook on a parachute
Just bought the redington field kit euro rod last month, which is a 10' 3wt.Went out this morning with my 5 wt throwing an indicator rig and got a big nothing.Went back this afternoon and used my euro rod for the first time and got 4 fish + lost two more in 45 minutes fishing the same stretch of ...
I would love to start fly fishing but I don’t know what brands for gear are good
I have a 2500 Daiwa BG, which is full metal and quite heavy which I use for pike, perch fishing.I recently decided to go and buy an ultralight setup for trout and thought that a 2000 reel might be too big, so I went with a small 800s one from AliExpress (Tsurinoya Kingfisher 800s) and a 0-6g 6" r...
By Louis Cahill I SPENT A WEEK LAST YEAR AT THE PENLAND SCHOOL FOR CRAFT, TEACHING A CLASS ON BAMBOO ROD MAKING. I was having dinner in the dining hall one evening with ten or so folks I'd never met. Eating with new folks every night is a sort of tradition at Penland and it's a lot of fun.
Hey everyone! I am new to fishing, and just picked up the hobby last weekend, and am enjoying it throughly.Here is my trout fishing set up.
I have the opportunity to chase some arctic grayling. Does anyone have advice on gear, tactics, flies?
Just got a fly rod, and in the interest of collecting hobbies, tied some flies for it.First time.
Had 2 lures break off on fish in consecutive casts so I cut all the tippet and tied the fly directly to the leader and landed this behemoth. Weighed in at 4.93 lbs and 22 inches. Caught on a 7 wt
I currently have an UL setup that has 6lb braid with 4lb mono leader, however I have a friend who wants to go Trout fishing with me.My secondary rod is a MH with 15lb braid.
By Owen Plair There are a lot of situations where fishing fast is the difference in getting an eat or the fish not seeing your fly. Either because the fish is very close to the boat, or moving at an angle where you only get one cast. When it comes to sight fishing, we've all had that surprise fish.
I’m going to be bumming around the western us for a month or so fly fishing and camping. I generally fish western NC so I have mostly 2-4 wt click pawl setups. I just bought this battenkill disc 3 and a 9’ 6wt rod hoping this can handle any larger trout I encounter. I bought a floating line and sink tip.
Hello everyone! Thanks to this sub and your advice on my previous posts ive set up my first ul spinning rod and ive managed in two outings to catch over 10 trout (9 native browns and one stocked rainbow).Today I visited a new river which has great brown trout population, but the flow was so fast ...
Lot's of days, more weight means more fish. I've hesitated to write on this topic because it seems so elementary. Sort of a fly fishing truism but I've been encouraged lately after reminding several of my friends who are highly experienced anglers of this simple fact.
Targeting backcountry cutthroat on Northern Vancouver Island can be fun, however our wild forests grow with immense density, making traditional rods a challenge for casting from shore. Our woods are THICK, and this little rod was perfect for this application. Bringing things back to basics.
Good morning Trout Experts.I've recently started fishing from a Kayak. It's been amazing being able to get to spots I can't get to from the bank. I've noticed I'm having trouble actually landing fish though and it seems to only be a problem when I'm in the Kayak.I get them up to the boat, and as soon as they get to the surface, they spit the lure.
The Single Spey is one of the most efficient, and most overlooked, casts for the two-hand fly rod. Like a lot of anglers who picked up the spey rod to target steelhead, much of my early fishing focused on Skagit techniques.
Tl;dr: what makes a small/medium/large fly a small/medium/large fly?Im fairly new to fly fishing and planning on tying my own. What im confused on is what constitues a small vs medium vs large size fly? Im used to conventional fishing still where mainly weight dictates the size of the lure in question.
Just moved to Anchorage, Alaska.Need help on a rig for trout fishing. I am from TN and have only really ever bass/crappie fished.Was thinking ultralight 6’8-6’9 rod with a 2000 series. But send your recommendations my way please.
Tied a couple up over the weekend and took it on the water to test and the trout loved it. Now tying a bunch more up in different sizes
Hey guys,This was first year out on the Salmon river NY fishing for steelhead.I made it out 5 times this winter and caught fish the last three. I was using the 9’ 8wt wrangler kit with the plastic reel and mainstream line.
Completely brand new to anything fly fishing. Just tied up a few because someone gave me an old tackle box loaded with the gear for it. Will these catch a fish?
Hi! Fairly new to trout fishing and asking the community what reel would pair well with an Ugly Stik GX2, 5’-6”, light action? I’m looking at the Pflueger President in the 25 size.Any other recommendations?
For a while now, we've been getting requests from G&G readers about writing a Czech nymphing post. It's a subject we've wanted to tackle on the blog for a while now, but neither Louis or I specialize in Czech nymphing. Furthermore, we're not the kind of guys that write about fly fishing topics that we're not experienced with.
Im going to Idaho next week, will be up and down the whole state and Id really love to do some fishing. Im a catch and release kind of guy. I really respect that im not from there or live there and just want to hang out and have a few tight lines and enjoy the scenery. Any recommendations on rig/setups? I honestly feel bad even asking.
I'm looking for a good reel to put on a small pole for trout fishing. I'll be using 6lb test and trying to stay under $100
What is yalls go to set up for trout? Both my poles are geared more towards bass but I was wondering if I should go for a lighter set up for trout.
Recent camping trip produced some great fishing. 6 hour hike over the mountains to reach the loch but well worth it.I caught loads of hard fighting trout, these are a couple of the better ones. Both caught on a sedgehog dry fly.
Second ever trout on a fly rod. Lost both my dry fly and the nymph dropper immediately after. Got soaked during the release as I lost my balance in the mud. I think I’m having fun?
Today's guest post was provided by Charlie Murphy, a long time member of Gink & Gasoline and musky devotee. For those of you who don't know Charlie, he's as laid back as they come, he eats, sleeps and breaths fishing 365 days a year, and he's always got your back when you need him.
TIPPET RINGS ARE GREAT FOR EXTENDING THE LIFE OF LEADERS Leaders have got quite expensive over the past couple decades. Recently, I saw a pack of two fluorocarbon leaders retail for $20.00 in a fly shop. That's a pretty good hit to the wallet if you get out on the water to fly fish regularly.
Can’t stop thinking about how fun this was. Last minute booked a fly guide after another trip got cancelled, except neither me nor my dad had ever held a fly rod before. Guide was an awesome teacher. First & largest fish of the day, 6+ lbs and took 3-4 minutes to land, I thought I was snagged until it started pulling drag.
Caught on a 4 inch nameless white fly I tie with a deer hair head and rabbit tail and some flash. Cool eat. We posted up to throw to rising rainbows. They were small, and at one point this fish absolutely trucked a rainbow from below like one of those sharks on the discovery channel.
As the title says, I caught my first trout and only trout today. Pretty decent one as well in my opinion. I caught it using an old panther martin spinner from my grandfathers tackle box (#6 blade, orange tail)
I’ve gone out a couple of times here in Colorado with no luck so far. This is after a break from fishing for about 10 years. I’m going to be camping near the Arkansas river tomorrow and stopping by a fly shop or two.
By Justin Pickett "With an explosion, the water suddenly gave way to expose the shimmering scales and black fins of a perfect Everglades Silver King." The weeks of preparation, tying, and fantasizing had come to an absolute end as I found myself sitting in the backseat of a pickup truck that was ...
Everyone fishes spinners, spoons or rapalas for trout, but I RARELY see anyone using soft plastics (I'm from Germany, but I'm guessing this is similar in the US or Canada).I tried small 2 to 3 inch larva, crawfish & minnows on a 2 to 3 gram jighead and I get WAY more hits, I don't know what it is.
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A productive wet fly on small waters where PMDs and ginger caddis are found in sizes #12-16.- #14 Dohiko 302 Barbless Hook- 12/0 Bennichi light yellow (body)- 0.01 lead wire (10 wraps)- Ginger Hen cape fibres (tied short)- X-fine copper wire rib (optional)- Hare’s mask dubbing chopped (cheek)- Ha...
Caught her first and second trout on a fly rod. And now she’s asking what rod and reel she should get. I may have messed up.
I've only ever done fly fishing prior to this year. Trying to learn how to catch trout on conventional gear to get my son into it (fly casting is hard). I catch trout all day on flies. Cannot seem to catch any using panther martins, rooster tails etc.
Fish is on the ground because he was gill hooked. I very, very rarely eat bass but it was the right thing to do to fillet this one. He just wasn’t going to make it.Got some help fromu/Intelligent_Goose254 and found out I had a few streamers. I have a box of flies and didn’t know what they were lol.
Read more about Sometimes, leaving the nymphing rod at home and committing to streamers all day does wonders for the soul..
Looking at getting into fly tying as a hobby. I know that a good vise is necessary but what else would you consider "essential" right from the start. I intend to tie flys like mayfly, wooly bear caterpillars, maybe some coastal shrimp flys, or crayfish for catfish. Looking for something a little less space consuming vs woodworking.
Been fly fishing for about a year now. My wife and I each have cheap 5 weight trout rods (<$150 combos each) we are very happy with, and a super cheap 3wt I take backpacking.My wife has started getting interested in fishing bigger streamers to target bigger fish.
Little creeks are the best, yes the fish are small but so pretty. Caught on a mini 2,5cm (1 inch) twister but they will hit size 1 spinner (single barbless) like nothing. The exploration part is so fun. Many times I approached at the wrong angle and spooked them, only to watch them chill and ignore my lure.
By Bob Reece For many fly fishers there is nothing more enchanting that watching trout sip emerging insects from the water’s surface. This allure can often lead to frustration without the proper pattern and presentation. While the fly fisher is responsible for presentation, Reece’s Surface Assassin is the appropriate pattern.
I live in SEPA, where there are no natural trout but a ton of small creeks, so i've recently taken up fly fishing with a real short tennessee handle rod (until my 2wt comes in which i'm very very excited for) just cause precision casting is a little more tricky but a ton more rewarding.
By Rod Hamilton "I HAVE SEEN MORE THAN ONE FFF CERTIFIED CASTING INSTRUCTOR BROUGHT TO TEARS AFTER HIS TENTH BLOWN SHOT AT UNDER FORTY FEET" Whether you are wading in eighteen inches of water, weaving through the mangroves or doing the Flamingo Slide over a mucky flat, there is no such thing as a seventy-foot cast.
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.
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.
Anyone tried to extract the small threaded shaft for a handle on your fly reel. I found one and it's in pretty good shape other than the handle. I was thinking about trying to drill a small hole and extract it with a small screw driver or something. Any ideas or tips?
Took my brother out for his first trout fishing experience and he out fished me. Although he used all my gear and I told him where to cast its was thrilling experience as a novice myself to teach someone else my hobby. Biggest was 15" smallest was around 9.
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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.
Hi guys,I’m hoping to get some advice on alternative lures to the megabass range. The reason I want alternatives is solely price, they look incredible but are very expensive. No doubt they are worth the money but I just don’t have that kind of cashflow at the moment unfortunately.
People think I’m insane using a fly rod on the upper Niagara river but it’s possible. White wooly bugger.
I’ve always had decent luck and know how to catch decent sized probably stocked trout but, I’m starting to go out to bigger lakes here in Alaska and got skunked yesterday using all my usual lures and techniques for 10 inchers.
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.
I’m looking to get a Ultra light setup for trout I’m not exactly sure what to be looking for 😅😅 any advice is much appreciated
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
It was also my first day catching multiple fish on a fly rod. Got all of them on a prince nymph
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.
My clients are often not so good at drying out dries, nor being able to see em out on the water.
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.
The Jackall Timon Deka Bung is freaking.... I dunno what to say... I'm imitating trout pellet feed that the trout eat at the hatchery! And it catches em!
We tested the best streamer rods of 2026 on the water.
Don't worry she was only outta the water for the length of this video. Only been fishing trout the past little while but I'm really enjoying it on my UL rod. Used a worm for this one on a slip bobber & 4lbs line. I'm from Alberta Canada mostly stock fishing here but it's still a good time.
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.
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!!
Caught on lure… Kept this trout for dinner, tasted delicious!
Everything you need to know to hit the green drake hatch just right.
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.
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.
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.
i recently got the kestrel bfs and zephyr featherlight rod, 6lb braid and 6-4lb leader i’ve been slaying bass on the combo, and soon here the trout streams will open back up again..
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.
I saw a video of someone using a trout magnet i think with no weight and no bobber and they are getting so much more distance then me. is something wrong with my setup? 1000 series reel
*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.
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.
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.
Hopedale, Louisiana6wt Scott Centric (fun fight)Fly - Convict Killer (purple and black, self tied)Guide - Gabe Lambouhttps://www.instagram.com/gabelambou?igsh=bnN6aGJnaWUxdWk4
Left rod: Tenryu Rayz SpecterRight rod: M-Aire Glass
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.
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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.
We tested the best saltwater wading boots for saltwater fly fishing.
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.
My best trout producers going on 30 years. Stocking them up tonight. 🙂
A Note from Nick (@sandbar_flies): “I wanted to tie a match the hatch style squid fly with wings that imitate a real squid. I named this fly the Love Machine because when put in front of a fish they can’t resist. This particular trip i was able to test it out on redfish from the […]
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.
Out of interest what weight class rods do most people use for trolling for trout? Flat lining and down rigging. Would you use a light rod or stick with a medium rod?
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
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.
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.
The fly fishing world can be super technical and specific, and at times certain techniques or approaches can start to feel almost rigid.
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.
In a few weeks I'm going to Yosemite national park and I want to try my hand at trout fishing. I'm still a beginner and I just have a telescopic rod and spinner combo. What line and bait should I use? There's a lot of regulations for fishing in the park so any help would be great!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Read more about Windy morning throwing the lure, managed to catch this beautiful brookie..
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.
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.
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…
Using a 7' UL rod with a 1000 size spinning reel. 6lb braid with 6lb mono leader. Is this sufficient for targeting Trout? Considered dropping down to 4lb mono, but not sure of the benefits.
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.
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.
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.
Read more about Beautiful brookie on the lure from today.
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!
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.
Easy productive fly that I've been tying. Trout seem to love it. Uses UV mop chenille and hot orange marabou.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nailed two trout and a smallie using the Palms Alexandra Shade 43S while doing some keiryu bfs fishing in Philly!
I want to try to go trout fishing tomorrow but I’ve never gone and I have these lures for pan fish and other things like that and I just wanted to know if these would work for trout fishing I also have some live worms I plan on bringing with me. Also any tips or tricks?
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".
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, ...
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.
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.
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
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! 🎣
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.
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.
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
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
Customer let us fish his pond on lunch. Biggest bluegills I’ve ever seen
I had the opportunity to hit the water for about 3 hours this morning. It was fairly slow as far as the fishing was concerned. I was fishing a small lake that just had a 3 day trout tournament fished this last weekend. I landed (3) 12-15” rain bows and this nice 6lb 3oz rainbow.
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?.
What’s going on everybody, wanted to come by here and get y'all's opinion real quick.Me and my friends are taking a backpacking trip here soon to the wind river range in Wyoming.
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.
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…
I use the 1/64th oz. Trout magnet jig head (I like gold) tied to 2-8 lbs. fluoro carbon leader (I use 4lbs. or 5lbs. PLine fluoroclear) use lightest bobber you can that still allows you to see it well and cast far enough. (I use the pink 3/8 thill pencil bobber, spring bobber).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stocking trout refers to the practice of releasing young or adult trout into rivers, lakes, or ponds to supplement or enhance local fish populations, typically for recreational fishing purposes.
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.
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.
Done similar to a popping bug or a crease fly . Meant to be fish on its side as a cripple .
weighed around a kilo and was 56 cms long it took on a 13 gram viking herring
Caught this nice brown whilst hiking for 6 days along the famous Overland trail in Tasmania, Australia. The other pics show the sky I was fishing under & then some of the rest of our hike.Everyone seemed to be counting grams to drop for the hike, whilst I had all my trout gear in my 23kg pack, ha.
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
I'm setting up a new pole with Braid and I was wondering what's the best way to set up a leader best knots? or is barrel swivel ok?also would love some baits yall prefer I have alot of rooster tails, spinners, spoons powerbait, ect and best ways to use them and set them upAreas I'll be fishing st...
From Cheech’s video posted early this morning. Similar to Rowan Nyman’s Royal Wulff Cripple. I did not trim the hackle flat…yet; may just notch it.
Had a good session today at my local Stillwater trout fishery. I don’t usually fish for stocked Trout but I had that trout itch & the river is currently flooded by 1.2m.
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.
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.
I have a few Rapala minnows that I'd like to use for trout, but they are treble hooked and removing/adding hooks seems pretty difficult (I spent like 10 minutes trying to get the treble hook back on after I took it off).
Went camping for a night in the GWNF and got on my first native brookies. Caught 20-30 in a few hours of blue lining with a tenkara rod.
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.
The 7-weight is overlooked by most anglers, but it might be the most versatile rod weight out there.
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.
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!!!
Read more about can i trout fish with a medium rod, 8lb main line, 4lb leader ?.
Larval Ephemeroptera collected from the Portneuf watershed of Southeast Idaho in late March.https://preview.redd.it/9awf6bh7wetg1.jpg?width=1632&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f7eef958a9abc0de086fe9677458fc2622b15146https://preview.redd.it/fmy8sph8wetg1.jpg?width=1436&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e8e1eeaf35b...
Is it a sin against fly fishing to get a cheap spinning rod to use these on?
Been looking for a starting trout pole and have a bass pro gift card. want something at a budget rate as I’m just starting and am not too picky just want reliable. Have bass fished and have a decent rod. I seen this rod and know its for Kokanee and I have some nearby but will primarily be fishing off the shore or on a boat but not trolling.
Been getting really into tying the past few weeks and finally got a chance to take them to the water! It was a super slow day but towards the end I found a few killer pools. Pheasant tails did well, but the other patterns I tied didn’t get any love!Need to order some more feathers and get into production mode now.
went to a paylake yesterday and we cought a ton of fish. two really good sized ones. this one was 66cm and my colleague even cought a 70cm giant.Rainbow Trout, 66cm, almost 4kg. Cought on a passive rod with Libra Lures fatty worms with strong cheese scent.
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.
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).
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...
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.
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.
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.
Read more about Landed my PB; Beautiful buck rainbow. Released healthy. Rocky, weedy, snaggy creek and 6lb test made for a hell of a rodeo… Not sure what he weighed but the measurement from the crease of my curled hand to the top of my tattoo is 12”. Northern Ca..
The trout season here in Scotland has already begun.
I bought this for rainbow trout fishing, was like $60, will this work for a lighter reel? Then I have a 7’6 Ultralight pole
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.
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
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.
I’m looking to fish steelheads soon. The rain is hammering this week and they’re heading up the damn after I’m sure. I’d like to know which of this you think I’ve got the best chances using.Edit: I know these are less than ideal. I was gifted some OSLO lures I’d planned on using from Mishawaka Lure and Tackle Co.
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.
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
This video popped up from a fishing trip last spring. It was the greatest bad fishing trip of my life. At one point the moose were 15 yards from me.
Fly fishing for bass requires the right rods, reels, lines, and leaders to cast to and catch fish. Here's our recommendations.
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.
Good morning, fellow fishermen 🐳I'm looking for some tips and tricks to improve my casting from the bellyboat.
A settlement has produced an amended Environmental Resources Permit for a proposed rock mine in Florida's Everglades Agricultural Area, clarifying the project's approved scope and requiring new permits for any expansion—but the project survives, and Army Corps review is still pending.
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.
Read more about SLS-501 Is the Best Rod I've ever purchased for trout and crappie.
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.
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.
Haven’t done much fishing since high school. I used to fish at a local pay lake that stocked trout. Back then it was just me my friend a couple rods and some power bait. Can anyone catch me up on the modern day necessities for shoreline lake trout fishing.
I'm planning a three feek mottly solo drift, from Great Falls Montana to Fort Peck dam. Three weeks? Sleeping on a bid decked white water boat. I'll pivk up an outboard motor at the head if Fort Peck Reservoirr. 80 miles of lake is a bit too much do riw.On the way down I want vo eat Channej Cattish.
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.
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.
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!.
Made some Lures based off the Mukai B-Chatter and it did some work yesterday when they stocked a pond by my kiddos school. Started slow... Wanted other lures at the bottom. But when the temp warmed up and the sun was out..
"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.
A friend of mine sold me his brand new, never used Sage TCX 8wt Switch rod.
Hey guys, I just got into fishing and really enjoy fishing for Rainbow Trout off a kayak in local rivers. I also want to be able to do some shore fishing though and go bass fishing.
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.
Didn’t get to measure sadly, and the Clearwater rod was a worthy sacrifice
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?
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.
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.
"Yamame" is a dwarf riverine form of cherry salmon/masu salmon (Oncorhynchus masou). Almost all Yamame are males, and they participate in spawning with sea-run females.On Sakhalin, we call them "podkamenka" (literally "under the rocks"). They inhabit mountain rivers in large numbers and bite well on all types of lures.
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.
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.
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.
Due to unfortunate events fishing on my lunch break today, I find myself in need of a new spinning rod. More often than not I fish BFS but today decide to try the spinning rig, and the top half of my rod went down the river. So now I’m shopping.
And I want specifics, weight, colour, brand.
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.
Nine months after a single brown trout photograph triggered one of northwest Montana's most urgent fisheries investigations, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks says eDNA testing found no trace of the nonnative fish—but the agency isn't standing down.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Got a new euro rod and 2nd fish on it is my new pb rainbow! 20incher.
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)
I told myself I didnt “need” a new combo. Then at 4 am I grew restless, woke up, went on Ebay and bought a reel.6’6” TFO Trout & Panfish rod1000 series JDM Legalis4 lb monoMy current rig is just a float down to a 1/32 oz jig with a plastic creek bug
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.
What should I be throwing here, sorry for the video being short and bad, it’s a pretty fast river, splits into 2. (It’s to the left you can kind of see it) I’m pretty new to trout fishing and have a spinning rod. This was last time I went and I only took a few spinning lures.
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.
So what is the best lure for trolling with no downrigger? There is a lake we hit up and they rent out boats . What is the ideal lure . This lake also has striped bass but they plant one to two thousand lbs of trout every week
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
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.
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.
The last time I ordered fly tying materials from FTD was in 2017 and it was their holiday box.
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!
Does it really matter that much for my rod and reel set up?I use my Shimano Nexave 4000hg for just like eveything, bass, Pike, walleye, creek chub etc, so it does have 25-30 I’ve test on it.do I NEED a smaller reel and light set up for trout?
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.
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.
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.
hi everyone, my name is Enrico. I‘m from Italy and recently moved to Cambridge for university (I’m 23).I brought my fishing gear but I don’t have a car here. I would love to join someone for fishing trips in the following months. happy to split the Gas and a bring food (I’m a good cook).Depsite beeing young I’m also quite experienced.
For March Madness, we thought it would be fun to put to the test a topic widely debated by fly anglers: the best species. In this March Madness Bracket Challenge, vote for your favorite species in each of four regions and see what comes out on top.
I had a short window to get out the other evening so I targeted some likely water on my home river, where I can almost always get into fish. Starting at a bend in the river, I rustled up some rainbows and whitefish on a double nymph rig; then switched over to a pine squirrel jig streamer and moved upstream to a glide under a cutbank.
Hey Front Range anglers. I know this sub is all over but the Colorado fly fishing sub doesn’t get much traction and I know there’s a good amount of us here. Anyway, just picked up a rod quiver for a rather great, even remarkable deal on marketplace. I lowballed the crap out of the guy (as one does on Facebook) and he bit without a fight.
Hi all, this popped up locally to me. Looks like a beautiful rod. I know that some cheaper bamboo rods are janky, but this looks fairly high quality. Any help with identifying weight would be appreciated. I asked the seller and they said they don’t see any thing on the rod. All I know is it’s an 8ft 4 piece.
Win a beautiful, limited-edition black 7' 6", 5-piece, 4-weight high-performance modern glass fly rod from Epic.
This is to replace my 10yo Simms guiding boots. After reading a lot negative feedback with regards to the recent decline of Simms gear quality, I opted for this one. I have high hopes that this pair would last longer than the Simms. Can’t wait to try them on the next trip.
Trout season is opening for me in a couple weeks here in NY. Looking to possibly add a few pieces to the tackle box. Whats everyone's go to lures,soft plastics baits? (Not flies)
By Jeff Hickman SPEY CASTING IS A PROCESS REQUIRING SEVERAL STEPS TO BE FULLY COMPLETED IN A SEQUENCE. To effectively and consistently make good spey casts you need to focus on these steps, especially when learning. But even veteran and advanced two-handed casters also need to focus on the important steps.
I currently fish a 9 ft 5-weight for trout and now I’m thinking about adding a second rod mainly to cover smaller streams.
Over the past half-decade, as I’ve dived into teaching new anglers on essentially a full-time basis, I’ve come to realize quickly what is and isn’t necessary for a day on the water. You need a rod, reel, line, leader, tippet, split shot, indicators, floatant, flies, and a net.
Hi!I recently got a Maxcatch Gold 7wt floating line. Mostly for testing, but also for trying trout fishing in rivers/small lakes. I'm not rich, so splurging for a 4 or 5wt kit is not an option yet, considering how I 90% of the time fish in saltwaters. But the end goal is to buy a 5wt rod. My question is...
Hi guys. My local river trout season just started today, I’ll be heading out tomorrow evening for the first cast of the season. The river is quite high just now & is moving quickly.
Things are heating up in our DIY fly rod build. Matt Draft is back for the third video in our seven part series on building your own fly rod. In this video you’ll learn about tip tops, how to spline a rod blank, wrap your guides and get everything aligned.
If they didnt produce i wouldnt waste time tying them but some of my largest bass and trout ive caught on them
I’ve been trout trolling mostly from my first kayak since November and chasing trout up here in Nor Cal.Checked out a new spot and finally had one of those days were as soon and you drop your gear it’s getting bit.
The weather has been nice for a week or two so today I headed for the first session of the year. Expectations were low since I had never fished this early into the year.My plan was simple: two rods, 7wt streamer rod with intermediate line and a couple woolly buggers and a 5wt with floating line for nymphs and dries.
By John Byron It’s a thing. Gear Acquisition Syndrome. GAS. The most you can use at any one time is one. One guitar. One fountain pen. One fly rod. But how many you have is N, where N is a much bigger number than one. That’s GAS. The concept and phrasing, GAS, came from the world of music. Yes, how many guitars, pickups, mikes, etc.
I used to have a Diamondback All American 6ft 3wt 2pc, but it got stolen in 2006. It was perfect for fishing tight small overgrown New England brook trout streams.Diamondbacks canned the model. Shortest rod they offer is 7.5. Any suggestions for a 6ft 3wt?
I am starting my second full season of fly fishing and spend a fair amount of time on the Cape in the summer (usually early and late summer). An older neighbor recently gave me two rods that he used to use for striper fishing; 8 and 9wt Orvis rods and a Battenkill reel.
Anytime I tie flies that I really like, I seem to always take them to work with me the next day just to mess around and figure out what I want to change or just admire the work.Can you spot the mistake I made on one of these?I’m also a huge fan of Andreas Anderson. If you don’t know who that is, look him up and be amazed.
Been out of fishing for a few years, lost a few of my trout rods while moving, looking for suggestions for a good reel to put on a 5’ ultralight rod I’m gonna use for small rivers/ streams
Woodworking has taught me a few things about fly fishing. Before Gink and Gasoline I was, for a time, very involved in the world of woodworking. I was fortunate to photograph and spend time working with some of the most talented folks in the field, many of them are still great friends.
Bit of an upgrade for the upcoming season. + Where do you prefer the balance point to be on an euro nymphing setup?
Just getting in to fly fishing and I got a Patagonia gift card from a relative for $300.
I'm wanting to get into fly fishing, as I'm going to the Smoky Mountains by Cosby Creek in Tennessee. I'm just uncertain whether I should get a 4 or 5wt rod for trout and panfish.
Hey all, been fishing a 5wt on rivers and lakes for my entire tenure. My local is mostly lakes, apart from a small creek here and there with tiny browns.
I recently bought a shakespeare micro series 7' light rod for stocked trout in lakes.What's your go to setup for trout (braid, mono or floro) what pound of braid, mono or floro you use and what kind of rig.I only fish for pike before using my gx2 medium action and i only use straight monofilament...
Used once. Pristine condition. It's wasted on me. $500 + shipping from LA.
New to western fly fishing. I picked up a Clearwater combo recently, and I'm excited to head out when trout opens here. I have noticed however that the movement of the rod will cause the reel to turn slightly back and forth producing a click as it spins regardless of how tight the drag is set at.
So I’ve loved carp fishing on conventional tackle they fight crazy hard and they’re some cool looking fish and i know people target them on a fly so I was wondering if it’s fun, what flys, what weight rod, and how to catch them on a fly
I'm looking for an 8wt fly rod for largemouth bass, throwing Clousers and poppers... the standard LMB flies so a fast action rod would be good. I was also considering the Echo 84B.
Read more about River season opens up in 5 days, Finally got everything together ready for it. Trout lures, Salmon Lures & A good set of flies. It’s been months since I was able to catch some brown trout🎣😆.
DID YOU KNOW THAT 10% OF THAT NEW FLY REEL GOES TO SUPPORT FISHERIES? It's true. Thanks to the Pittman-Robertson Act of 1937 and the Dingell-Johnson Act of 1950, a 10% excise tax on all hunting and fishing equipment goes into a trust fund to support fish and wildlife management.
Here’s another fly that was tested out. I can’t remember the name of this fly but it’s a nice musky fly. I am in love with the action for bass.Thoughts, opinions, critiques are always welcome!
Had a banger of a day on a Wisconsin spring creek. Fished in-between some rain showers and managed 30 some fish in only 4 hours all on dry fly bites (The best kind)! Fell in love with my new Moonshine Rod Company 7'6" 3wt. That thing will bomb a dry fly to the moon and back, accurately!
Some fish turn into goals you measure seasons against. For Kieran Hoffman, the chase for a true double-digit largemouth had followed him for years. He’d come close, but never on the fly, and after more than a decade of casting and learning, it started to feel less like a dream and more like unfinished business.
From PFAS-free waders to dual-compound boot soles, this spring's new releases push performance and sustainability in equal measure.
Caught my first fish yesterday on my new fly rod. This is my 4th time out since I got into fly fishing in December and yesterday was the first day I caught a fish. Was using a copper john and a strike indicator. Caught about 7 bluegill in a 30 minute time span.
By Louis Cahill You can sure catch a lot of trout with no more than ten feet of fly line, but does that mean that casting doesn’t matter? I had this conversation recently. I was fishing a classic, pocket water stream with a friend and at some point he asked me point blank why I was catching fish and he wasn’t.
Hello,I'm not at all new to fishing, but am completely new to the world of fly fishing. I live in Southern Ontario, Canada, and once things warm up in a few weeks I plan on giving it a real effort.
IF YOU'VE BEEN THINKING, "I LOVE GINK AND GASOLINE BUT I WISH IT COULD BE MORE LIKE JACKASS", THEN TODAY IS THE DAY YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE! There are two kinds of fishermen. The ones who have hooked themselves and the ones who are about to. It's a bad feeling the first time you put a big streamer hook in yourself past the barb.
New to the sport and have a few questions after my fire day out on my own. Previous experience was with a short class at a local fly shop, and a few day trips with a friend.
Hey y’all, I have fished my whole life but never got into fly fishing and was thinking about picking it up. Biggest concern is getting the necessary gear on a budget which is about $200 atm. Is this possible and what should I expect getting into this new hobby!
Howdy yall. After a push from the might-as-well-be-brother-in-law (I need to pop the question), I got some gear using my pro discount from Far Bank.
I’m looking and can’t see any name on it. So if anyone might have an idea I’d loveTo hear it.
Haven’t been fly fishing too long so I am by all means still in the learning phase. I am an avid fisherman with your standard rod and reel, but fly fishing is a whole other sport I’ve learned! Anyways, thought I’d share this pic of what I would call my PB rainbow.
Trout and Salmon magazine has been the Voice of Game-Fishing in the UK and Ireland since 1955. Every month the finest contributors in the sport deliver informative, inspirational and entertaining writing, offering sage advice on locations, tackle and tactics,…
So I’ve been fly fishing for trout around Fife, Scotland for the last year (Wormit mostly with some River Eden failures lol) and I wanted a better way to track trips and conditions.I couldn’t find an app that focused on the stuff that actually matters to me when fishing, so I started building one myself. It’s called Fishable.
My boss was working at a clean out and an old man left some fly fishing gear behind, of course he knew I fly fish and asked me if I wanted it. I know it’s a creel but I’m unfamiliar with the brand and age. HELP!
If you had to get a rod that can throw dries and indicator rigs, and then one dedicated streamer rod what would your choices be? Upgrading my redington trout classic setup and also getting a rod to throw some streamers.
Welcome back to another episode of This Week in Fly Fishing, where Wills and Jared explore the latest fly fishing news and controversial opinions On this episode, we sit down with Drew Nisbet, Marketing Director for Sitka’s new line of fishing products, to talk about what it takes to build techni...
I fish for trout with a spinning reel in the Southeast and my typical setup is a St. Croix 6 ft ultra-light trout rod with a Shimano Ultegra 1000 reel and 4lb Fluorocarbon line. I am used to catching 10-14 inch fish, but I have recently discovered a section of river that is holding dozens of trophy size fish.
For those who fish a DT line and have fished the 444 has anyone tried the new airflow double DT? Any thoughts or reviews? I’m coming from many years of WF lines and looking to start in with DT for some of my shorter casting and longer leader setups. Any insight is appreciated.
At what point does a fly become a lure or soft platic you happen to throw on your fly rod? I think this minnow pattern crosses that line...
I fish at a lake where I'm seeing action around 100 feet from the bank, which I cant reach with my gear.How ridiculous is it to bring my 10' surf rod and fling that thing out there into the deeper waters?I'm targeting trout and the lake I'm at doesnt have a lot of rock cover, so I figure they're ...
Moving to the foothills of the Uintas and getting things in order. Got my fly rods and spinning rods ready to go. Now I have my spinner tackle and some of his old flies.
At Flylords, one of the topics we cover frequently is new gear. Our goal with gear coverage is to test new products on the water and determine whether they are worth the investment.
In this week’s “How to Tie” feature, Charlie Craven with Charlie’s Fly Box ties a dry fly that every angler will wince at the sound of, the Mosquito. Learn How to Tie This Fly: Difficulty: Intermediate March has begun and with it comes hopes of warm weather and productive days on the water.
Packing for Success in the Amazon If you haven't read part 1, you can find it here. Preparing and packing the right gear prior to your departure to the Amazon is crucial for your overall trip enjoyment and fishing success.
Ive been on a few camping trips with the fly rod and gone home empty handed. I went up to the Victorian high country in Australia to camp for a week recently with the family and was hoping to change that.I tried to put everything i had read into practice on the last fish of the trip, saw a rise and cast out to it.
Season opens this weekend where I’m at and I’m trying up some streamers for the first time as it’s still pretty cold so I’m not expecting a whole lot of dry fly action which is usually what I fish. Not sure on hook size but it’s a 6.5mm brass bead. The only rod I have is a 9ft 5wt and I’m wondering if a streamer of this size is too big for my rod.
Lake run browns in WNY, all caught drifting and swinging streamers.
By Bob Reece Dunnigan’s P.D. Nymph is a trout magnet. As I’ve moved further into my fly tying and fishing journey, I’ve been blessed to meet some outstanding people. Casey Dunnigan happens to be one of them. A skilled welder by trade, his ability to create with his hands is evident in his fly tying as well.
My father-in-law passed along some fly fishing gear and these caught my eye.Probably from Michigan. Based on some other items I'd guess 1950s?
Decided to have a rod custom made for my wife for Valentine’s Day knowing she would be more likely to actually try if she had something “cute” that is her own.Even though it’s early in the year we drove up to my favorite freestone river as she said she was ready to try it out.
Hey everyone. Looking for some suggestions for gear as a beginner into trout. I fish tournaments and go out on big lakes and ponds for bass so all my gear is really tailored to that.I have a handful of stream and rivers near me I’d like to fish this year for trout on days I just want to sit and hang on the shore.
Molded on the back of a waxy soup spoon.Fabric cement cures in an hour or two. UV resin almost instantly.I know from making molded diving bills too kig is best. All lightweight fly rod motion flures have to be tuned, once, either at streamside or in the bath tub.Tuning means snipping away with scissors or toe nail clippers.
Perhaps this is a silly question, but here we go. If I'm snagged on a rock while nymphing, how do I actually unsnag myself? Coming from tenkara, it's recommended to collapse the rod and pull the line so as not to snap the tip.
By Justin Pickett As a beginner in the fly fishing world, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. And confused and while meandering aimlessly through a fly shop, or magazine, or a “big box” sporting goods store.
Rented a kayak to go on a nearby river today, and somewhat on a whim decided to take my fly rod (equipped with a standard floating line and wooly bugger) with me and see how it went. Overall I'd say it was kind of awkward, but one fish was caught and I'm interested to try more.
WHEN MICHAEL STIPE, LEAD SINGER FOR THE BAND R.E.M., MADE A STRING OF APPEARANCES ON THE COLBERT REPORT AROUND THE HOLIDAYS I WAS SHOCKED BY HIS CURRENT PHYSICAL APPEARANCE. To be sure, none of us are getting any younger and I applaud Stipe for embracing his graying hair and changing features, but there was more too it than that.
Bozeman rod maker Bill Blackurn made these Doh Gapen style MuddlersIt might have been Dah Bailey who popularized the clipped head incrrnation. Dan was a gift to civilization. But I do still like the original Muddlers best.
“Cuba is two weeks from today!!! Got to admit I’m a little nervous going where my phone and credit cards don’t work, and taking some ancient helicopter.” That’s the text I got from my buddy Geoff this morning. He’s had this Cuba trip planned for almost a year but it’s only now sinking in.
I want to go to baja to fly fish for marlin, tunas, dorados, roosterfish, etc.Where do you buy gear for thiskind of fishing? Cabela’s and bass pro rarely has any wt 11/12 rods. What is the right setup for rod, line, etc for this?
I’m getting into the sport a bit more now and I’m looking at getting a 9’ 5wt redington classic trout while I have some spare change but I was wondering how important the reel really is? I’m looking to stay around the $300-$350 total between rod and reel.If anyone has other recommendations please...
The Long Haul review series is crafted to give you an honest, in-depth look at how products perform over time.
Fly fishing boats are tight spaces by design. Between rods, fly line, nets, and all the random essentials that pile up over the course of a day, it doesn’t take much for a clean setup to turn into a mess.
I've been slaying trout in the small streams near Nederland using Panther Martin spinners. I like the black body with the yellow spots. Anyone else have a go-to lure for high-mountain streams around here? Always looking to expand my tackle box, lol.
By Jason Tucker I could not have been more shocked to find myself in the Bahamas than if my spaceship had crashed there. The call came on Thursday. “Can you go to the Bahamas for a week?” “When?” “We leave Saturday.” I checked with my employer, girlfriend and bank account. For once in my life the answer was yes.
Had no luck pulling streamers, switched to the BFS rod and caught 3 over 22in in the last half hour. Slowly twitching a brown Yum hellgrammite on ned rig across the sandy bottom by the weed beds.
Read more about Had a pretty spectacular day. Went 2 for 6 on steelhead and a couple browns to hand. The "GoTo" continues to produce..
Jako Lucas is no stranger to the Fly Fishing Film Tour, nor far-off, stoke-filled destination fishing adventures. For this installment of F3T Behind the Lens, we sat down with the team behind Black Sheep: Jako Lucas of CaptainJack Productions and Wade Kelly of Flow State Productions.
Roosterfish(pez gallo) in my opinion, are by far one the hardest fighting and elusive fish that can be pursued with a fly rod.
I was looking through old pictures from when I was guiding from a mothership in Oman. We would get schools of fish hanging out in our lights at night, and I figured out I could drift little flies to them in the tidal current.Pictured are a Lunar Fusilier, a black tip trevally, a striped fusilier, a flagtail, a wave Garrick/dart.
I’ll be in the Destin, FL area this June and would love the chance to target tarpon on the fly. So far, I’ve only found one charter that specifically offers tarpon fly fishing trips.
Finally getting around to sorting photos from this past season. One of the fattest trout I’ve ever seen, and no slouch in the length department either
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…
When choosing between graphite and fiberglass fly rods, it’s smart to consider where and how you fish. I got an email the other day from a reader. Here’s an excerpt: “I am looking at a 7wt predominantly for trout and smallmouth here in Tennessee.
I was given a Spey rod/reel setup by a relative a while back, but the line on it is not actually designed for Spey.
Hi everyone,I’m actively shopping for a second fly fishing rod in anticipation of next season. I currently have a 5wt setup that I bought last year to target trout and smallies.I’m looking for a second setup to complement it and I’m wondering if I should go with a 8wt or 9wt.
While working in a fly shop once, an angler came in with a broken rod that he needed help sending in for warranty work. The manufacturer of the rod offered complete replacements, but did request that the angler explain how the rod was broken.
Hi all, I’m an 19M and have fished for the best part of 10 years, however only ever done float, spinning and sea fishing. Recently i have inherited some fly fishing equipment which i am desperate to get out and try. However im finding the range of flys and types of line quite overwhelming and leaving me clueless what to use.
THAT NEW DIY FLY ROD IS JUST ABOUT READY TO FISH. In this, the last video of the series, Matt Draft, of Proof Fly Fishing, shows you how to fix some common problems that happen when building a rod. These helpful techniques will ensure that your rod is perfect and will help with future repairs. I hope you have enjoyed this series.
I've never flown for a fly fishing trip, but I'll be flying out to PA this spring and plan on getting some fishing in. How are people traveling with waders/boots? I see tons of options for transporting rods/reels, but less specific options for traveling with waders and boots.
Me and a buddy who are relatively new to the fly fishing world are planning a trip to the snake and Missouri rivers around late June and need some advice.
bought an old tackle box for 20$ at an antique market last October.
I want to get a higher end rod, starting with a range I generally fish a lot. A light all around fly rod, sans euro styles. This range suffices a majority of my fishing.it seems Winston stepped out a bit from their dry fly only vibe and the Air 2 looks appealing but I have not spoke with anyone who has fished one.
Caught a few smolt this winter but this is my first proper sized fish on a fly rod and my first steelhead/lake-run rainbow. Egg pattern under an indicator on a 6wt.
So I recently purchased a 7 foot 63 weight that I plan to use in small streams and little ponds for bluegill and trout. What's some good lines you guys use on a 3 weight rod, I'm assuming just a standard wait forward floating line? Bit open to different ideas. I currently own a 8 weight and a 6 and a 5 weight.This is my first 3 weight.
Debating on which one of these I should get for my first 5 wt rod. I'm new to fly fishing so when it comes to casting action I don't really have much of a point of reference. I already have a 4 wt and a 6 wt.
These are some wet n’ dry soft hackles that have produced consistently for me over the years. They’re meant to be fished on a team of three upstream over riffles on warm summer days in the sort of water that dries and weighted nymphs are kind of useless.
I’ve never had a dog who was a really good fishing partner. When I brought Josie home, I knew that was going be be a goal. My dog and me out on the river, doing our thing without any particular plan. It sounds good on paper but anyone who fishes with dogs knows it isn’t always ideal. Ive definitely had dogs who weren't with the program.
I recently ordered a diamondback gen 4 online. The more I’m researching, it almost seems as though it could be viable as a dry fly rod as well. Is this true? If so, what qualities that a euro rod have that cross over into a dry fly rod? I purchase a 10’7”3wt. I know that there’s no “rules” but I want some opinions and knowledge.
Walk into any fly shop, or browse around online, and you’ll quickly realize there are more fly rod choices out there than questionable food at a casino buffet. In this case, though, picking a less-than-stellar rod won’t give you food poisoning, so there’s a lot less risk involved.
https://www.finner.co.uk/products/xcel-fly-fishing-rodAnyone have experience with or opinions on the above? I’m looking at upgrading from my Temu Sougayilang special.TIA!
By Bob Reece As we move toward spring, the presentation of streamers increases for many fly fishers. For those of us that tie our own, the use of some materials is far more common than others. Marabou tends to be one of those materials, particularly in the tails of many bugger style streamers.
I don’t really know what I’m doing yet. I’m going backpacking with friends and we’re planning to try and catch trout. I’m thinking about getting the Daiwa Megaforce Travel Rod 2.10 m because it folds down small enough to fit in my backpack.I’d like to invest in decent gear without breaking the bank, but I’m confused about line sizes.
By Garner Reid A GOOD PORTION OF MY FLY FISHING INVOLVES THROWING SOME SORT OF A SINKING FLY LINE. Realistically, half of my time on the water involves streamers and sinking lines at least for some part of the day. If I am not out on the water guiding for streamer-eating fish like stripers, I’m in the fly shop talking about them.
In this week’s “How to Tie” feature, APH Flying Tying shows us a fantastic attractor pattern you can fish all year long, the Red Tag Nymph.
Follow along as we explore the latest fly fishing news and controversial opinions in This Week in Fly Fishing with Jared and Wills. In this episode, Matthew Schultz with Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters joins the crew to talk about the concerning conservation issues the Boundary Waters are facing.
Each winter, brands bring new and updated gear to the Denver Fly Fishing Show. It’s a chance to see what’s changing, what’s being refined, and what products are making their way into anglers’ hands in the coming season.
Bonefishing, for me, is the purest form of the drug. I’m just returning from the first of three G&G Bonefish Schools in the Bahamas. This trip was more of a reunion than a school, with better than half of the anglers returning for the second or third time.
NOAA's decision not to list OP steelhead under the ESA has conservation groups reviewing legal options and demanding immediate action from state and tribal co-managers — all while the peak of the wild winter run is underway. Image by Hone Creative
One of my biggest accomplishments so far, the California heritage trout challenge. Fort the first trout, I went up to the Tahoe area to catch the Lahontan cutthrot trout.
Was throwing lures all morning with no follows or hits. Tried something a bit unconventional and was able to hook into this one with two trout worms wacky rigged on a trout magnet jig under a bobber. Close to 15 inches.
Just came back from La Paz BCS. Hired a guide in Ensenada de Muertos for some fishing. We trolled lures for a few hours then Capt said change of plan and we hit the beach inside the lighthouse. He threw live sardines to get them frenzied and I cast into the fray, tuck the rod under my arm and two hand retrieve fast.
Got my birthday present a little early. Headed out to the beach today. Make no mistake, I am as newbie as they come but I just couldn’t stay out of the water. 9ft rod, 9line, rio saltwater leader…just used the chartreuse fly today. Looked like a fool for the first 30 mins, but got to feeling it after that. Had one hit and miss but that feeling.
By Bob Reece Three points of contact provide stability. There are a plethora of patterns that new tiers could begin with. Yet three in particular lay out the fundamental techniques needed to create a stabile foundation for your fly tying future. The Woolly Bugger, Pheasant Tail and Elk Hair Caddis have all proven their worth.
Like so many others out there, I've broken my fair share of fly rods over the years. I've slammed them in tailgates, stuck them in ceiling fans and I've squashed quite a few trying to get in and out of my cataraft to quickly.
Orvis just announced the newest addition to its fly rod lineup, the redesigned Recon series. Since the release of the first Recon back in 2015, this rod has developed a huge following as a mid-priced, performance-driven fly rod.
I HAVE DEFINITE IDEAS ABOUT HOW TO CATCH BIG TROUT. APPARENTLY THEY ARE ALL WRONG. Like every other guy or gal with a fly rod, I have some pretty strong opinions about the kind of flies that catch big fish. These opinions are based on years of experience and experimentation.
By Bob Reece Round rubber and spandex are two members in the vast tide of synthetic materials that have washed over the fly tying world in recent years. They have both been used to create numerous surface and subsurface patterns. However, I would argue that one is better suited for the world above while the other thrives below.
Last week, I wrote about my close encounter with a highly-collectible rod, the Winston 8’6″ 4-weight BIIt, nicknamed “The Staff of Moses.” I’m still kicking myself for not buying it (despite the $800+ price tag), but hopefully when the next one comes along, I’ll have some extra cash laying around.
The three-model collection pays tribute to the legendary saltwater "Grand Slam"—the rare feat of landing a bonefish, permit, and tarpon in a single day.
Some fly rods end up as more than just another entry in that year’s product catalog. A select few gain a cult following, often retaining their value (and exceeding their original retail price) as the years march on.
The 2025 Fly Fishing Holiday Gift Guide offers a selection of practical and quality gear suitable for both novice and experienced fly fishers. Featured items include essential tools like nippers, nets, packs, fly boxes, gloves, and forceps.
Any kind of two-handed fishing is confusing for those of us who mostly fish with a single-handed rod. I asked the great Pete Kutzer...
It’s that time of year to bring you all an updated 2024 Fly Fishing Holiday Gift Guide. The shear amount of quality fly fishing gear out there is astonishing. That makes it almost impossible to get the fly fisher you know something they’ll truly love, even if the prices are still a little high.
Have you ever been confused about How To Fish Nymphs? Well no more! Check out this great video by Far Bank Fly Fishing School where the series takes a look at fly fishing with nymphs. This episode focuses on nymph fishing for trout.
Knowing how to tie some knots is a useful bit of knowledge to have in general. Why not increase your fly fishing knowledge with the best fly fishing knots to learn? Add these to your arsenal and you’ll be ready for almost any fly fishing situation and be able to rig up your gear in […]