We post quite a few how-to videos by Joe Rotter from Red’s Fly Shop because we like his no-nonsense, practical approach. So when he says he’s got something that “might be the best tip ever for nymph fishing,” we take notice. He starts by explaining . . .
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Pro Tips: Go Naked When Nymphing in Still Water
Written by: Phil Rowley, Fly Craft Angling
Phil Rowley hoists a fine Falcon’s Ledge rainbow caught using the “naked” technique.
All photos courtesy Phil Rowley
A few years ago, I was in Utah at Falcon’s Ledge for another of my stillwater schools. Callibaetis and damselflies were active on the lodge lakes. The fishing was. . .
Read MorePro Tips: 10 Ways to Get Your Nymphs to the Bottom
Your ability to get your flies in front of the fish when they are holding deep is one key to angling success.
Photo by Sandy Hays
Even though the quintessential fly-fishing image involves casting dry flies to rising fish, we spend considerably more time presenting flies underwater to fish we can’t see, and beginning fly . . .
Read MoreClassic Pro Tips: How to Weight Nymph Rigs
One of the most common questions that we hear about nymphing is, “How much weight should I use?” This is an age-old question that, unfortunately, has no easy answer. One of the. . .
Read MoreClassic How-To: Tom Rosenbauer’s 7 Top Winter Fly-Fishing Tips
Tom wrote this blog post years ago, but everything in it holds true today. If you’re planning to get out on the water this winter, these tips should help you put more fish in the net. ‘Tis the season for winter fly-fishing. Here are seven tips to get you . . .
Read MoreA Guide’s Advice on Fishing Your Go-To Fly Pattern
Written by: Mike Canady of Ellensburg Angler
The rainbow trout of the Yakima just love the Pat’s Stone.
Photo by Mike Canady
Meet the Pat’s Stonefly (a.k.a. Pat’s Rubberlegs, Pat’s Stone, or just Pat’s). But it’s not just a Pat’s Stonefly; it’s my go-to confidence fly. It’s a key factor in any success I have when fishing, even. . .
Read MorePro Tips: 5 Ways to Get More Hook-Ups When You’re Using Tiny Flies
Small flies have small hooks, which can make it harder to connect with fish.
Image courtesy Tightline Productions
In winter, most anglers fish some of the smallest patterns of the year: midges, tiny olives, and downsized nymphs. A small fly must be tied on a small hook, which often means you. . .
Read MoreClassic Video Pro Tip: How to Build a Nymphing Rig
When you’ve been fly fishing for more than 30 years, like John Herzer has, you don’t need a fancy studio to shoot a how-to video. You just sit on the riverbank and demonstrate a skill that you. . .
Read MoreTuesday Tip: 9 Ways to Get Your Nymphs to the Bottom
Your ability to get your flies in front of the fish when they are holding deep is one key to angling success.
Photo by Sandy Hays
Even though the quintessential fly-fishing image involves casting dry flies to rising fish, we spend considerably more time presenting flies underwater to fish we can’t see, and beginning fly. . .
Read MorePodcast: Nymphing with Joe Humphreys
This week I don’t have much of a Fly Box, because I just have not been getting many questions from listeners. Where are you? I’m lonely here. But I do have a big interview with the great Joe Humphreys, a savvy, iconoclastic fly fisher whom I’ve admired for. . .
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