saltwater fly fishing

One of the greatest challenges trout anglers face when switching to salt water is the task of narrowing down the seemingly endless possibilities into a coherent approach. There is just so much water to cover, and so many . . .

The effects of tidal flow on saltwater fish are complex, nuanced, and highly variable. Anglers can spend years fishing the same areas and still be surprised by unexpected conditions, so those who are new to the salt likely have a . . .

The single most frequently repeated advice for fly anglers new to saltwater is, “Remember to strip set, and not to trout set.” Fly-fishers spend years perfecting their trout sets, honing their reflexes until they can lift the rod the instant a trout touches the . . .

While we have discussed several reasons to change locations before changing flies in previous chapters, that’s not to suggest fly selection isn’t important when fishing salt water. After covering enough water to find active fish, you still need to use an . . .

In the previous installment, we discussed the importance of covering water in order to find fish, rather than continuing to try different flies in the same unproductive spot. But “covering water” is easier said than . . .