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 »
The shad run is a rite of spring for fly fishers. This article discusses where and how to fish for shad in Virginia rivers.
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Southwestern Pennsylvania is home to several state parks that offer exceptional fly fishing for trout and bass. This articles discusses four of our favorites.
4 Southwestern PA State Parks for Fly Fishing, Family, and Fun Read More »
When fly fishing in cold weather, it’s important to learn how to tie strong knots very quickly. This article discusses three of our favorites.
Knots to Know for Cold Weather Fly Fishing Read More »
With proper maintenance and care, a high quality fly reel can last more than a lifetime. The steps outlined in this article are easy to follow and ensure your reel remains functioning for many years to come.
Fly Reel Care and Maintenance 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,
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Pennsylvania’s State Parks offer plenty of great fishing opportunities and family fun. Here are 4 of them in northwestern PA that deserve a visit.
4 Northwestern PA State Parks for Fly Fishing, Family, and Fun 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 Hare and Copper Variant is a Euro nymph that catches trout everywhere, which is why it is one of our confidence flies. This article explains how to tie this effective pattern.
How to Tie the Hare and Copper Variant Read More »