This year, the folks at Mad River Outfitters in Columbus, Ohio, launched a new series about fly casting. In the latest episode, Brian Flechsig talks about one of the most important things you can do to become a better caster: practice. Every time you ask . . .
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Tuesday Tips: Don’t Ignore the Front Side of a Midstream Rock
Written by: George Daniel
X marks the spot above each rock where big trout may hold, getting first dibs on whatever food comes from upstream.
Photos by George Daniel
Rocks and boulders create hydraulic cushions within the stream, creating resting/feeding spots for the trout. Think of a rocks or boulder as a trout’s midstream La-Z-Boy recliner. The most obvious location to target fish is immediately below (downstream . . .
Read MoreMaster Class Monday: Understanding How Conditions Affect a Spinner Fall
In the eighth installment of their 10-part series on how to fish a spinner fall, Dave and Amelia Jensen discuss the best conditions, those that will shut down the insect event, as well as how to deal with less-than-ideal wind. Dave then finds himself in a . . .
Read MoreAsk the Experts: What Are Your Top 5 Fall Flies?
Angler Steven Meyer basks in incredible foliage on the Nantahala River in North Carolina.
Photo by Jimmy Harris, Unicoi Outfitters
Last year, we introduced a new weekly “Ask the Experts” Column and asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. Our latest question for them to chew on is: “What are . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: Understanding Fly-Fishing Leaders
Over the past few weeks, we’ve posting a great new video series called “Getting Started in Fly Fishing,” from Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outiffters in Columbus, Ohio. In the last episode, . . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: A Better Way to Swing Wet Flies and Streamers
A lot of anglers know that swinging wet flies and streamers can be a very effective way to catch trout, but in this video, Joe Rotter from Red’s Fly Shop argues that most fly fishermen are doing it wrong. Sure, covering water is important, but you also want . . .
Read MorePodcast: 16 Things I wish Things I Wish I Knew About Trout Spey Before I Started, with Shawn Combs
In today’s podcast, my guest is Shawn Combs, Orvis rod and reel designer and head of Orvis Rod & Tackle product development. Last year, Shawn devoted a lot of time to using a “trout Spey” rod, committing himself to swinging flies through the entire . . .
Read MoreClassic Pro Tips: The Keys to Low-Water Steelhead
It’s a beautiful time of year on the Lake Erie tributaries. But low, clear water can scare many anglers away, as these conditions can produce spooky steelhead that will run for the hills the. . .
Read MoreVideo: Tom’s Top 8 Flies for Fall Trout
Yesterday, Tom Rosenbauer hosted a Facebook Live session on his favorite patterns for catching trout in the fall. Since not everyone has Facebook–and so you don’t have to rewatch that lo-res compressed Facebook video–here’s an . . .
Read MorePro Tips: How to Fight Big Fish
Written by: Brian McGeehan, Montana Angler Fly Fishing
Even experienced anglers don’t get many shots a really big fish, so it’s best to be prepared to make each one count.
Photos courtesy Montana Angler (except where noted)
There is a natural evolution in the sport of fly fishing. Early in an angler’s initiation to the sport, hooking and landing any fish is paramount. Over time, though, a fly fisher slowly begins to improve his or her skills, . . .
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