It was announced today that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) will provide up to $40 million to Trout Unlimited as part of a five-year agreement to improve watersheds on national forests and grasslands–home to many of America’s most important trout and . . .
Read MoreStream to Salt IX: How to Pace Yourself
We’ve already discussed both the importance of covering water and how to cover water in previous installments, but because trout anglers tend to be accustomed to relatively consistent fishing action, it’s important to explore how. . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie a Size 24 Parachute Midge
Midge season is upon us, which means that many fly tiers start stressing about creating minuscule patterns to match these tiny bugs. Luckily, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions is here to help. In this great video, Tim walks you through the steps to . . .
Read MorePhotos: Entries from Week TWO of Our “I Love My Dog Bed” Photo Contest
It’s Day 16 of our “I Love My Dog Bed” Photo Contest, and so far we’ve received some great entries. Ten of the best from the last week are included here. (See below.) The contest lasts all month, so there’s plenty of time for you to get in on the action, and . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Set the Hook While Swinging Flies
When you are swinging flies–whether you’re after steelhead, salmon, or trout–you need to think differently about the hook set. If you raise your rod at the first hint of a strike, you may end up . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie-In Mylar Tubing
In this great video, Tim shows you how to create a streamer body using Mylar tubing, which is common in many baitfish imitations. The technique is not difficult, but it’s important that you properly anchor and trim the material to get a smooth, . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Cast Large Flies, with Blane Chocklett
The folks at Mad River Outfitters in Columbus, Ohio, have been making videos about fly casting for a couple years now, and the 19th in the series features Blane Chocklett, inventor of the Game Changer streamer. Big streamers present casters with a . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Get Started in Spey Fishing
Have you been intrigued by Spey fishing but aren’t really sure how using a two-handed rod differs from regular fly fishing? The folks at the Ashland Fly Shop in Oregon have launched a series of videos on Beginner Spey tactics . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: When NOT to Use an Indicator
When you’re drifting nymphs for fussy trout, sometimes it’s better to remove an indicator. In this great video from Jensen Fly Fishing, Dave Jensen demonstrates how he finally hooked a wary trout . . .
Read MorePodcast: Where Flies Come From, with Steve Carew
My guest this week is Steve Carew of Fulling Mill. Steve is the guy who gets fly patterns from an original sample to those gorgeous flies you see in the fly bins of your local Orvis store or dealer. How do commercial flies get made? Who are these people who . . .
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