This week my guest is the great Amelia Jensen, one of the best trout anglers in the world and also a superb videographer. Our topic is one that is top of mind to a lot of people in the fly-fishing world this summer: . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: Why You Should Fish Barbless, and Lots More
In the latest episode of a series called “Q&A” from Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outfitters in Columbus, Ohio, he explains why he always fishes barbless, how he crimps the bards, and some tools that will help. Other topics . . .
Read MoreTop 5 Fly-Casting Mistakes and How to Correct Them
Written by: Zach Matthews
Knowing how to cast is important, but so is knowing when to stop casting and start fishing.
Photo by Sandy Hays
Fly-casting is not easy. Like any skill worth knowing, casting expertise takes a long time to develop—in some cases years. The good news is that anglers pretty much make the same mistakes, and . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Maintain the Correct Thread Length
Some tiers struggle with maintaining proper thread length while tying. We’ve all seen someone (perhaps ourselves) making huge circles around the hook shank or struggling with the bobbin head getting in the way. In this great video, Tim demonstrates . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie Ian’s Brass Ass
Way back in 2011, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions showed us how to tie the Brassie, a classic wire-body fly invented in the 1960s. Three decades later, Scottish/Canadian fly tier Ian Colin . . .
Read MoreO Canada! New Fly-Fishing Opportunities as the Northern Border Re-Opens
Starting today, the Canadian border is open again to American citizens and permanent residents who have been fully vaccinated for at least 14 days. This means that some incredible fishing opportunities are . . .
Read MorePodcast: Late Summer Smallmouth Tips, with Colby Trow
This week, my guest is Colby Trow of Mossy Creek Fly Fishing–in Harrisonburg, Virginia–one of the best smallmouth bass anglers I know. Colby talks about successful techniques for chasing these critters in . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Tie a Blood Knot
When it comes to connector knots, I’m definitely a blood-knot guy. I know how to tie the surgeon’s knot, but I just prefer the look and feel of a blood knot, which is perfectly symmetrical and in-line. The folks at Trouts Fly . . .
Read MoreVideo: Top 5 Streamers for Smallmouth Bass
Our friend Colin McKeown of The New Fly Fisher and his colleagues spend a lot time chasing big . . .
Read MoreShould You Cover Your Dog’s Crate?
Crate training is an important step in pet ownership and covering your dog’s crate at night is recommended for many dogs, but not for every dog. Some dogs may love the security provided by a darkened, enclosed space, while others can feel anxious in a confined area. How should you introduce a crate cover to your puppy or adult dog, and what options are the safest? We explore the advantages and drawbacks so you can decide what works for your furry best friend.
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