When deciding which saltwater flies to tie or buy, it can be tempting to simply choose patterns that most closely resemble the critters you’re trying to imitate. But while there are some very realistic and very effective crab, baitfish and shrimp flies, . . .
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The One That Got Away #2: Don’t Be a Slacker
I moved to southwestern Florida in 2008 with visions of massive tarpon competing for my perfectly presented fly. But despite many concerted efforts to make that happen–often spending days at a time anchored up waiting on fish to show–it would . . .
Read MoreVideo: Top 5 Flies for Redfish
The folks at Trouts Fly Fishing in Denver are adding a twist to their “Five Flies” videos by doing some that are species-specific, rather than month-specific. In the latest installment, Ivan Orsic and Alec Gerbec run . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Catch Striped Bass on the Fly
Here’s a great video from The New Fly Fisher in which Tom Rosenbauer–a striper fanatic for more than 30 years–shares his favorite tactics and flies, as well as his gear choices. Fishing from shore or from a boat, you can usually find hungry stripers if . . .
Read MoreScientists are Homing in on Elusive Bonefish Spawning Sites in the Florida Keys
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) scientists are utilizing the latest technology and the historical knowledge of veteran guides to locate important bonefish spawning sites in the Florida Keys. Finding these nearshore areas where bonefish school by . . .
Read More2 Simple Rules for Building a Perfect Redfish Leader
While it’s often true that “a poor craftsman blames his tools,” even a master fly caster might struggle with the wrong leader when chasing redfish. If it’s too short or too supple, the leader can extend prematurely and then kick downward unpredictably into . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Catch Striped Bass on a Fly, with Tom Rosenbauer
Here’s a great episode from Season 2 of the “Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing” TV show. Tom Rosenbauer has long been a striper fanatic, and he walks through everything you need to know to catch these . . .
Read MoreFish Facts: False Albacore (Euthynnus alletteratus)
Dave Woolley with a false albacore that most likely would have broken the Connecticut state record.
Photo by Chick Corrado
The false albacore (Euthynnus alletteratus) goes by many names—little tunny, fat albert, bonito, spotted bonito—but whatever anglers call it, the species is prized for its blistering runs and sheer power. The smallest. . .
Read MoreVideo Pro Tips: How to Fight Big Fish in Salt Water
Here’s a bunch of tips from the chapter called “Offshore/Near-Shore Fly Fishing” on the Orvis Fly Fishing Learning Center. Fighting big fish in the salt is a lot different from fighting. . .
Read MoreMoment of Thrill 04.02.21
The snook is prized by anglers for its aggressive strikes and go-for-broke fighting style. These predators are often found hiding in the gnarliest tangles of mangroves in tight tidal creeks, waiting for prey to swim by. Just . . .
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