There’s so many types of fly boxes that it can be difficult to know what fly box you need. Check out this video from the Huge Fly Fisherman to help learn more about what makes fly boxes different. Fishing Tips: How to Select a Nymph for Trout Fishing   Fishing Tips: Fly Fishing for Permit The post Fishing Tips: What Fly Box Do You Need? appeared first on Flylords Mag ..read more

If you set foot in Key West today you’ll see tourist traps, endless bars, and overcrowded flats. It’s hard to imagine the Key West of the 70s–the southernmost point of the United States and stomping grounds for many iconic poets, writers, and musicians. The tales of early tarpon fly fishing and the extravagant lifestyle associated […] The post New YETI Presents | All That Is Sacred appeared first on Flylords Mag ..read more

In his new book, “Fly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass,” author John Field goes deep on the tendencies and biology of large stripers and the tactics and tackle needed to effectively target them on fly. John is quite the interesting guy, having fished all over the globe while producing Larry Dahlberg’s The Hunt for Big Fish. He is no stranger to striped bass either. If you are a striped bass fly angler and are getting tired of schoolies, be sure to read this interview and grab a copy of John’s book! Flylords: John, before we dive into targeting XL specimen striped bass on the fly, can you tell u ..read more

In episode 2 of Flavor on the Fly, a Flylords original series, chef and angler, Ranga Perera explores Maine. Through fishing, food, and new friends Ranga dives deep into Maine and its abundant resources and vast natural beauty. From pristine lakes to jagged rocky beaches, the diversity in Maine and its fisheries immediately became apparent. One moment you can be standing in a river casting for smallmouth and trout, the next fighting off waves in search of a striped bass. As Ranga explored Maine, the passion of its communities and their support for one another immediately became apparent ..read more

In this week’s “How to Tie” video feature, Mainely Flies ties a stonefly pattern that every angler should carry in their nymph box, the Buggy Vinyl Stone Fly.  Learn About This Fly: Difficulty: Intermediate Stoneflies are a menu item for trout in any waterway they both cohabitate. Whether small stream or large, these bugs are often of the large size and in healthy numbers. When attempting to match the hatch, stoneflies are also easy to pick out and identify when fish are feeding on top. If in need of a highly productive nymph pattern for trout when you aren’t seeing bugs, look no further ..read more

Dead drifting streamers isn’t the most popular way to fish, but it might be a technique that you should try more often. Check out this video from Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing for why you should consider this simple tactic. Fishing Tips: How to Choose a Trout Streamer Fishing Tips: Setting Up a Streamer Leader The post Fishing Tips: Dead Drifting Streamers appeared first on Flylords Mag ..read more

A note from Rivr_church: View this post on Instagram A post shared by River Church (@rivr_church) “Arriving at our campsite late at night, we were unexpectedly besieged by mosquitoes, which forced us to abandon our plans to sleep under the stars and squeeze into the back of a 4Runner. Undeterred, we rose at 4:00 am with float tubes and provisions, hopeful to finally hook one of the legendary wild fish in our favorite spot. After six hours of fishing and battling countless mosquitoes, Davis exclaimed, “I’m on, boys!” He battled a massive trout for over 15 minutes before releasing the 32-in ..read more

What’s better than Maine lobster? The fishing, food, and communities throughout Maine. In episode 2 of Flavor on the Fly, a Flylords original, Chef Ranga Perera explores Maine through the lens of fishing, cooking, and the communities surrounding both. From the rugged coasts and fertile oceans to the pristine mountain rivers and streams Maine is an outdoorsman’s paradise. Join Ranga as he chases striped bass, explores the endless lakes and ponds, and hops between rivers in search of smallmouth bass across Maine. Along the way, Ranga Perera discovers the bountiful resources Maine has to of ..read more

From Andy Danylchuk (@keep.fish.wet & @FishMission) & UMass Amherst: Are you an angler fishing along the Atlantic coast from North Carolina to Maine? Have you ever had a predator take your fish right off the line before you could land it? If so, Dr. Andy Danylchuk’s lab at UMass Amherst wants to hear from you! Starting July 17, 2024, Dr. Danylchuk’s team, led by PhD student Evan Prasky, is launching a survey focused on depredation. For those unfamiliar with the term, depredation occurs when a predator—such as a shark or seal—takes a fish off an angler’s line before it is fully reeled i ..read more

A note from Gido (Gidos_fishing_adventures): View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gido (@gidos_fishing_adventures) “Just as I was about to head back to camp for the night, a Groper appeared, feeding in shallow waters. A quick cast piqued its interest, prompting it to chase my fly out of the water. On the next cast, it struck so close that it nearly reached my rod tip before taking off, creating a splash as it wrapped the line around some weeds. After carefully untangling it, I managed to bring it in, snapped a few photos, and released it back into the water.”     – G ..read more