Great Abaco Island, a 90-mile long sliver of sand perched on a shallow shelf directly West of Grand Bahama, abounds with fishable water. Nearly every shoreline on the island holds bonefish at some point during the tide, which can. . .
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Pro Tips: 3 Ways to Improve Your Approach
Approaching trout with care is one of the easiest aspects of fly-fishing to get right, yet it’s also one of the most commonly neglected. The fact that novices can’t often see the trout gives them a false sense of security that. . .
Read More5 Tips to Help You Prepare for Spring Fishing
This spring season is looking great so far. We’ve had some good snow up here in the Driftless–and throughout much of the Western US as well–which will help to fill the streams and to keep the water nice and cool. As the snow starts. . .
Read MoreHow to “Read” Mangroves to Find Fish
Mangroves are such a common sight along most tropical saltwater shorelines that anglers rarely pay much attention to them, at least until it’s time to find a shady spot for lunch. But these unique trees can contain many clues. . .
Read MorePro Tips: How to Fish from a Drift Boat
Even after being a guide for 20 years, I still get a bit nervous before going on a guided float trip. I want to do everything right: catch fish, make a good impression, and most of all, not screw anything up. I’ve seen this same apprehension. . .
Read MoreHow to Set Up a Simple 90-Degree Nymph Rig (and Why You Should Try It)
Using a standard 9-foot leader with an indicator never made much sense to me. I want to know the moment the fish inhales my fly, and not have to wonder where 7 feet of leader is drifting under the surface. That’s why I often use. . .
Read MorePro Tips: How and When to Use a Ladder for Stillwater Fishing
I believe using ladders is a fun and unique aspect of our fishery here at Pyramid Lake. It all started 40 years ago, when anglers used submerged milk crates marked by floating duck decoys to give them a boost in deeper water. . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Swing Flies for Winter Steelhead in Small Rivers
One of the greatest challenges of winter steelheading is that the fish are usually few and far between, so it’s possible to do everything right and still not get any positive feedback. Eventually, that lack of feedback can make it difficult. . .
Read More3 Tips for Better Redfish Trips
Redfish are one of my favorite species to catch on fly, but their uniquely unpredictable behavior can sometimes frustrate newer anglers who aren’t yet accustomed to their quirks. So here are 3 quick and relatively easy tips. . .
Read More3 Tactical Tips for Winter Trout
Winter fly-fishing is a delight. Maybe it’s the solitude, or the change from boating to wade fishing, but more than likely, it’s the change in success rate. Contrary to what many fly fishers think, a good winter day can actually. . .
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