This week, we’re continuing our series on winter fly fishing for trout. I interview Antonio Rodrigues, manager of Front Range Anglers in Boulder, Colorado, and he has a different take on winter fly fishing, and some . . .
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Pro Tips: Top 5 Flies for Winter Tailwaters
any people are surprised when I mention I’m a year-round fly fishing guide up in Colorado’s high country. Sure, fishing in -15° can get cold, and snow blowing in your face presents challenges. But fish are still hungry and tailwaters are still flowing, . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Gray Wulff
In 1930, frustrated by English-style dry-flies that wouldn’t stay afloat on the tumbling rivers of the Catskills, Lee Wulff created a series of three distinctly American patterns. They were originally named the Ausable . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Organize Your Fly-Fishing Gear
I have to admit that I need a better strategy for organizing my fly-fishing gear. In this video, Colin McKeown of The New Fly Fisher walks us through his system for storing his gear in such a way that he can quickly . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Use Mylar Tubing, Part 1
Mylar tubing comes in a wide variety of colors, styles, and shapes, and it can be used to make cool fly bodies. In this video, Tim walks you through some of different styles of tubing, walks you through some of the . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: 2-weight or 3-weight Rod for Euro-nymphing?
If you’re looking to get into Euro-nymphing, or if you want to add to your arsenal of fly rods, which rod should you choose? Orvis ambassador George Daniel walks you through the pros and cons of 2-weight and . . .
Read MorePodcast: The Godfather of Modern Fly-Fishing Books, Nick Lyons
This week, it was my great pleasure to interview Nick Lyons, whom I consider to be the godfather of modern fly-fishing books. Nick has edited and published books by some of our most famous fly anglers–Lee and . . .
Read MorePodcast: On The Road with Hunt Hike Hook, Part 2
Reid joins up with Michael Vargas and Chuck Coolidge of Hunt Hike Hook once again to get a tale of life on the road. Chuck and Michael describe a recent trip to hunt a variety of birds in Eastern Washington state, . . .
Read MorePodcast: On The Road, with Chuck Coolidge and Michael Vargas of Hunt Hike Hook
Reid joins Chuck Coolidge and Michael Vargas of Hunt, Hike, Hook in an evening session following a day in which Chuck and Michael covered some ground in search of Arizona blue grouse. Michael and Chuck use . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie Scotty’s McFly
Smelt are among the main forage species for many game fish that live in lake-and-river systems. Whether you’re casting for landlocked salmon, smallmouth bass, or pike, you’ll want to have a few of these bright . . .
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