With the holidays approaching, many of you might be putting “New Fly Rod!” on your lists of potential gifts. But this raises the question: What size fly rod do you want/need? As I explain in the above video, this question is really. . .
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Psychology 101: How to Manage Fly-Fishing Frustration
Written by: Justin Collmann
Justin Collmann, a clinical psychology graduate student, believes that fly
fishers can help manage their own frustration on the water.
Photo courtesy Justin Collmann
One October a couple years ago, I was standing at the lip of the first pool on my home stream in Shenandoah National Park and casting across the current to a fishy undercut boulder on the far side. No sooner had I dropped my fly in the still water behind the rock than. . .
Read MoreTuesday Tip: How to Use a Tippet Ring (and, Perhaps, Join the Dark Side)
We are so accustomed to watching the brilliant tying videos from Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions every Wednesday that it’s easy to forget what a twisted sense of humor the man has. (Anyone remember his proctologically inspired “Why I Need a Sling Pack” video?) Well, this week’s tip features. . . Read More
Tuesday Tip: How to Determine the Right Leader Length
Yesterday, someone posted this question to the Orvis Fly Fishing Facebook page: “Hey guys, do I really need 8 feet of combined leader and tippet line?” Newer anglers are often not sure how long their leader should be for a specific situation, so. . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tip: How to Properly Dress a Dry Fly
There are certain processes in fly fishing that seem obvious and self-evident, but then you learn that there’s a better, more effective way to do it. In this video, Steve Galletta of Bighorn Angler—on the Bighorn River in. . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Davy Knot and Double Davy Knot
The Davy Knot (bottom) is considerably less obtrusive than the standard Clinch Knot.
Last October, we posted a video on tying the Davy Knot by my friend Zach Matthews. With all due respect to Zach, the folks at Tightline productions have got higher. . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie Your Own 10-foot 4X Tapered Leader
Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions knows about more than fly tying. Although we love posting his step-by-step tying videos every Wednesday, we are equally excited about. . .
Read MoreGuest Blog: A Better Way to Take Fly-Fishing Selfies
Written by: Jason Peak, River to Ridgeline
Selfie with a fish that was out of the water for about 20 seconds, taken with the SLR set-up shown below.
All photos by Jason Peak
[Editor’s note: A couple weeks ago, we launched a raucous debate when we posted Will Long’s how-to article about. . .
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Video Tuesday Tip: How to Communicate with Your Guide on the Saltwater Flats
Using the clock face as a guide helps you quickly find your target.
When you’re standing on the bow of a flats boat, things can happen pretty fast. One of the keys to success is good communication with your guide. Because he (or she) is better trained and has a. . .
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