The Chimehuin River in Patagonia, Argentina, is one of the best fly fishing destinations in the world for big brown trout.
Fly Fishing Patagonia: Stripping Streamers for Big Browns on the Chimehuin River Read More »
With so many colors and brands of beads available to fly tiers today, it can be hard to determine which ones you should be using and when. This article helps demystify the process by providing insights into why certain beads work and when.
Tying and Fishing Beaded Flies: Colors to Use and When to Use Them Read More »
The Cumberland Valley is home to some of the best limestone trout streams in Pennsylvania. This article discusses three that you will want to fish again and again!
Three Classic Trout Streams in the Cumberland Valley Read More »
Perdigons are some of the most effective Euro nymphs you can use. Tying your black Perdigons on Czech nymph and caddis hooks makes them downright deadly.
Fishing and Tying the Black Perdigon – Czech Nymph Style! Read More »
Overall, I’d consider myself a little late to the egg game. When I first started fly fishing, Glo Bugs and Sucker Spawn seemed the rage, but using these flies often failed to consistently produce as many trout as I’d hoped, and quite honestly, I found that a good Prince Nymph or Pheasant Tail Nymph produced
Egg Patterns for Trout: Best Colors, Sizes, When, and How to Fish Them Read More »
It seems blasphemous to use a fly with spinning gear, and maybe even a little hypocritical for the “serious” fly angler to consider. But in the right situation, fly fishing with a spinning rod can be downright effective. My first experience fishing flies with spinning gear was almost 25 years ago, in my late teens,
Fly Fishing with a Spinning Rod Read More »
Euro nymphs are deadly patterns that can used with a standard Euronymphing rig or dead-drifted under an indicator. This article discusses various types of Euro nymphs and why they are so effective.
Euro Nymphs: What are They and Why are They So Effective? Read More »
The Baetis Emerger Cripple is a deadly pattern for fishing during any Baetis hatch, but especially during those when trout are keying on the emerger stage. Here’s how to tie it and tips for catching more trout with it.
How to Fish and Tie the Baeties Emerger Cripple Read More »
Dry fly fishing in the rain is often productive, but it can be a challenge to keep your flies floating, but this article tells you how.
The Art of Fishing Dry Flies in the Rain Read More »
In a recent newsletter, I asked subscribers to submit their fly fishing questions and ideas for stories that they’d like to see on this website. William S. of Flemington, NJ, suggested a blog post about how to photograph fish as well as a few basic handling tips. At first, holding and photographing your catch might