​5 Ways to Prepare for Fly Fishing Season
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As the days grow longer and the chill of winter slowly loosens its grip, seasoned anglers like myself begin to prepare for the upcoming fly fishing season.  With decades of experience as a fly fishing guide, I've come to appreciate the importance of thorough preparation to make the most of every cast and cherish the moments spent on the water. In this article, I'll share the top five ways to get ready for the upcoming fly fishing season. 1. Gear Check and Maintenance Before you hit the water, it's crucial to ensure that your fly fishing gear is in top-notch condition. Start by inspecting ..read more
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Fly Fishing In Tight Quarters : 5 Tips To Help You Catch More Fish
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1y ago
Finding trout in small waters seems like it would be an easy task at first for many anglers as there are simply fewer areas for the trout to seek refuge. These anglers often overlook the intangible challenges that come with angling many small trout streams in tight quarters. More often than not, overhanging tree branches, undercut banks lined with woody debris, little room to cast, and less room to set the hook are regular obstacles fly anglers must overcome before figuring out where they plan on fighting the trout. The good news is, these streams get much less attention from anglers that wish ..read more
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10 Tips To Prepare For Spring Fly Fishing
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1y ago
We are finally getting some warmer weather as we approach Spring. For some, we’ve been fishing throughout the winter and can’t wait to get rid of the multiple layers of everything we have to be warm. For most though, it means it's time to get ready to start the season. Here are the 10 things a guide does to get ready to start the season that you should think about too: Check Your Leader And Tippet Did you get lazy last year and not put away all your gear properly for the winter? Do you even remember what leader and tippet size you had on your reel the last time you fished? Take off that old le ..read more
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​How to Repair Breathable Waders: A Step-By-Step Guide
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1y ago
Tired of leaky waders? In this guide, I’ll show you how to repair breathable waders, so you can get back on the water in no time. After a heavy 2021 of fly fishing, my Simms waders developed a leak in the neoprene bootie. It is one of those miserable feelings standing in the water and feeling the cold water creep in. The good news was that I had wool socks so it wasn’t too cold but my whole right leg was soaked.  Many people would send them back to the manufacturer but I had heard stories about how long Simms was taking to repair waders. People were telling me that they were going to have ..read more
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Winter Fly Fishing Tips (Here's What You Need To Know)
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1y ago
Fly fishing in the winter can be a challenging but rewarding experience. The cold temperatures and potential for inclement weather can make it difficult to stay comfortable and catch fish, but with the right techniques and equipment, it is possible to have a successful winter fly fishing trip. Fish With A Buddy One of the most important things to keep in mind when fly fishing in the winter is safety. One of the best ways to be safe on the water is to not go alone. Try to talk your fishing buddy into joining you for a true winter experience. Dress in Layers When you’re fly fishing in winter, it ..read more
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Top 7 Flies for Winter Fly Fishing
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1y ago
Winter fly fishing can be a challenging and rewarding experience for anglers. The cold temperatures and shorter days can make it difficult to find and catch fish, but with the right flies, you can still have a successful day on the water. In this blog post, we will discuss the 7 best flies for winter fly fishing to help you increase your chances of catching fish during the colder months of the year. The Black and Olive Wooly Bugger This fly is a great choice for winter fly fishing because it mimics the movement and appearance of small fish and leeches, which are common prey for many types of f ..read more
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Top 10 Reasons To Let Your Spouse Go Fly Fishing
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1y ago
If your spouse is an angler, you’ve probably experienced a bit of frustration. Between fly fishing trips, fly shop excursions, fly fishing conventions, ordering fly fishing gifts, and having to deal with all the fly fishing lingo, it’s easy to let that frustration get the better of you. But what if being married to an angler isn’t all that bad? In this post, we’re going to put a positive spin on this all-too-common experience and give you 10 good reasons to let your spouse go fly fishing. Are you ready for a little “me time?” Let’s get to it. Your spouse will not know how many boxes get delive ..read more
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How To Pick The Right Strike Indicator: 5 Factors You Should Consider
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1y ago
A strike indicator a tool that you use when nymphing to indicate when a fish strikes at your fly. Like any piece of fly fishing gear, when it comes to strike indicators, you want the right tool for the job. Some strikes are no-brainers, aggressive, hard, and fast eats. Others are very subtle, soft and slow. These subtle strikes happen more often than not, and if your indicator is appropriately sized you will see the strikes better and you will catch more fish! Strike Indicator Sizes Strike indicators come in all shapes, sizes, and materials. When nymphing, your indicator should be large enough ..read more
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​Teaching Your Spouse to Fly Fish: 5 Ways to Get Them Started
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1y ago
There are many schools of thought about fly fishing with your spouse. One school of thought goes something like this...” this is my time by myself or with my friends, it’s my thing.” One person fishes, while the other does something else. If that works for you, you do you. The other school of thought is “I would love my spouse/partner/friend/relative to join me in this amazing setting and love the sport the way I do.” This article is going to assume that you are from this school, but you are concerned that, like most things, first impressions are lasting impressions. For the sake of this blog ..read more
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Should I Get A Fly Fishing Guide? Yes, And Here's Why
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1y ago
The easy and quick answer is yes, but let me tell you the top reasons why. Fly fishing is an activity that you can do all your life. I fish on some private water, and they have benches around the lake so people can sit when they fish. The other day, I saw an older man get out of his vehicle, get his fly rod, walking cane, and a big net and sit down on the bench and start catching fish. So, as a lifelong activity, it can be a lifelong frustration as well. I see it all the time–people who have developed bad habits that decrease their chance of catching a fish. For example, a trout set requires j ..read more
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