The 50/50 on the Water campaign aims to inspire more women to get out on the water and discover the joys of fly-fishing. By breaking down some of the barriers that keep women from enjoying time on the stream, we can add new perspectives and bring new voices into the sport. And if we are … Continue reading “Video: Why 50/50 on the Water?”
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Pro Tips: How to Wade-Fish for Bass and Panfish in the Weeds
Largemouths holding in weedbeds make for great summertime action.
Photo by Drew Price
Everyone knows that bass loves weeds in the summer, but to cover big weed beds efficiently, you often need a boat (although not necessarily a sparkly one). Especially in the South, the lake. . .
Read MoreEssay: Why You Should Always Reel with Your “Right” Hand
This redfish didn’t seem to care which hand I was reeling with.
Photo by Irene Kato
One would think that, after 30 years of fly fishing, I would be immune to ridicule for reeling with the “wrong” hand. But there I was, on a boat off the coast off Lido Key, with a seasoned fly-fishing . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: Safe, Painless Hook Removal
Last year, we posted a shocking video that shows how to remove a hook stuck in your skin. That video was most notable for the guy actually hammering the hook point in for good measure. For the more squeamish, here’s a much more civilized demonstration of the same technique from. . .
Read MoreVideo Tips: How to Hike with Your Dog
If you have a dog who needs regular exercise, hiking is a great way to both experience the wonders of nature and let your pooch stretch his or her legs. Orvis’s Kyle Metarko and his German Shorthaired Pointer, Cooper, love to trek through the woods of . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Bully Bluegill Spider
The Bully Bluegill Spider is the creation of fly tier Terry Wilson, and it was first introduced to the wider community in the 1999 book that Terry wrote with his wife, Roxanne, Bluegill Fly. . .
Read MoreVideo: Top 5 Flies for July 2019
In this month’s “Top 5” video from Trouts Fly Fishing in Denver, guides Danny Strine and Scott Dickson fish Cheeseman Canyon on a July evening and then offer up their Top 5 flies for dealing with falling water in the Rockies. Since they’re dealing with . . .
Read MoreTuesday Tips: 3 Keys to Catching Bass on Topwater Bugs
This chunky largemouth fell for a deer-hair slider, the Umpqua Swim Frog diver.
Photo by Reid Bryant
Catching largemouth bass on surface flies is a lot of fun, but it’s not as easy as you might think. Bass aren’t like northern pike, almost always willing to chase down a big meal. In fact, bass. . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Use Jig Hooks and Slotted Beads, Part I
Here’s another “One-Minute Fly-Tying Tips and Techniques” video from Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions. Each video teaches a single tying skill, from the most basic to the advanced. Ultimately, the series will serve as a sort of encyclopedia of tying . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: Pay Attention to What’s Happening “Beyond the Bobber”
The latest how-to video from Ben Sittig, a.k.a Huge Fly Fisherman, is all about nymphing basics. As Ben notes, you can’t simply watch your bobber . . . I mean “strike indicator” . . . and expect to catch fish. You must also be aware of what your leader and . . .
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