This week’s podcast is fun to listen to, even if you don’t need any tips on how to get a friend into fly fishing. Charlie Berens is a talented writer and comedian with a Midwestern flair (check out his You Tube videos), and Adam Greul is a musician with . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Fish Wet Flies
Wet flies have gone in and out of favor a lot over the past century, but many anglers swear by them. As this great video from The New Fly Fisher shows, the key to a good wet-fly swing is mending. Angler Norm Bolen describes the essentials of wet-fly . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Get Started in Fly Fishing – Fly Casting 101
Here’s a great video from the series called “Getting Started in Fly Fishing,” from Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outfitters in Columbus, Ohio. The first 13 episodes were in-the-classroom discussions in which Flechsig taught the viewer the basics . . .
Read MoreHow to Create a Persuasive Image of a Sulfur
A newly hatched sulfure rides the surface of a Pennsylvania stream.
Photos by Ted Fauceglia
Freshly hatched duns resting on slow-moving currents are the equivalent of low-hanging fruit. But trout will often follow and scrutinize a perfectly formed natural for several feet before deciding . . .
Read MoreA Guide to Dog Coat Types
Not all dog coats are the same.
From the neat, flat coat of the Labrador Retriever to the abundant shaggy mop of the Old English Sheepdog, a dog’s coat type is one of his most distinguishing features. Dog coat type refers to the differences in texture and length of the fur, and whether it’s a double or single coat. Varied coat types require different methods of grooming and present different challenges (especially for first-time owners), and also influence your best friend’s need for a dog jacket in crisp weather. Here’s the long and the short—and the rough and the smooth—of it:
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Kreelex
Chuck Kraft was legendary fly tier and guide from Virginia, who published his first fly pattern in 1961. In the early 90s, he wanted to create a streamer that would emulate a Panther Martin spinner, and the Kreelex was the result. He tried it out on a guiding . . .
Read MoreWool vs. Cotton: When and Where
Wool and cotton are natural fibers with four-season versatility—whether they’re used in sweaters, performance wear, pants, or tops. In wool versus cotton comparisons, each emerges a champ, with winning qualities perfect for different articles of clothing, weather conditions, and activities. Our ancestors understood their benefits, as the use of both cotton and wool in clothing dates back thousands of years. Let’s compare them at a glance, explore the standout properties of each, and find out…
Read MorePro Tips: The 4 Most Import Knots for Fly Fishing
Alvin Dedeaux of All Water Guides is back with another helpful video, especially relevant to warmwater and saltwater anglers. Here, he shows you how to tie what he considers the most useful knots for anglers. One of the great things about this sport is . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Create a Perfect Hackle Collar
Tying a perfect, dense, hackle collar makes a dry fly look great. Tim jokes about how good the flies will look on Instagram, but the dense hackle will also help the pattern float better and sit on the water beautifully. The keys are choosing the right feather and . . .
Read MoreVideo: The Rare Trout Chronicles, Episode 5
Are friends Chase and Aimee Bartee of Tight Loops have released another episode in their series “For Wild’s Sake: The Rare Trout Chronicles,” shot in 2020. After several months of desert rambling, and unexpected lockdowns, their quest leads them to . . .
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