Dry dropper and tandem rigs are two popular methods of fly fishing, and while similar, they are not the same. Each has fundamental differences, and therefore requires slightly different techniques to be most effective. Dry-Dropper and Tandem Rigs Explained The simple description of a tandem fly rig is one fly tied to a tippet and …
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A fly fishing buddy said aloud; “that’s a hard head,” and I was flattered! His comment was not directed toward me, but rather the fly I handed him. Head cement is one of those incidental components that is often taken for granted, but perhaps it shouldn’t be. Why is quality head cement important when finishing …
The origin of the “Blood Dot Egg” leads many people to misunderstand the concept of this fly. The confusion comes from the assumption that the egg is named for a blood-red dot included in the egg. The origin and communication of its name might unfortunately continue well into fly-fishing’s future. The Blood Dot Egg …
One morning about 30 years ago, a workmate showed up with a smile the size of Broadway. I asked why he was as giddy as a teenage boy who just kissed the prettiest girl in high school. “I caught some steelhead in Twenty Mile last night,” he blurted. I was raised in Pennsylvania, just a …
