Chironomids By: Cat Toy Chironomids are abundant in our rivers, lakes, ponds, and streams playing a significant role in the aquatic ecosystems and prey for the trout.  They are often diminutive in size range, simple physique, and a challenge fishing them during wintry months. Chironomids are a type of aquatic insect belonging to the family, Chironomidae, and from the order Diptera translatingas two (Di) winged (ptera) indicative to the winged adult stage.  From the perspective of fly fishermen, chironomids represent a beneficial food source prominently during the winter fishin ..read more

The Stonefly By: Cat Toy Stoneflies are captivating insects that belong to the order Plecoptera, given the Latin name which means “folded wing.” They are one of the oldest insect species of more than 3,500 different variations found around the world except Antarctica. Stoneflies thrive in freshwater habitats, particularly in fast-flowing rivers, streams, and lakes. Their unique life cycle enables them to flourish in healthy aquatic environments, undergoing an incomplete metamorphosis of three distinct life stages: egg, nymph, and adult. Stoneflies have a unique appearance that makes them ..read more

Freestones, Tailwaters and Spring Creeks By: Cat Toy Becoming familiar with the differences of a freestone, a tailwater, and a spring creek can be extremely helpful in preparing for a day of fishing.  The nature of these types of rivers hold a healthy population of fish with differences in how they are fished.  The distinctiveness of each can be noteworthy in the success of fishing these rivers and creeks. The wild freestone fisheries are rivers are originating from mother natures’s snowmelt and rainfall.  Many freestone trout rivers begin up in the altitudinous mountains ..read more

Foam Is Home By: Cat Toy When I am out fishing, I will take notice of bubbles or foam lines on the rivers and creeks.  Foam is often seen next to the banks of streams, or on windy days, foam can be seen along lake shores.  What is foam other than small bubbles in the water?  What causes the formation of foam in our rivers and creeks?  Why should we fish a foam line? The occurrence of foam happens with variations in the water surface tension and the physical presence of air.  There is a slight tension on the water surface caused by the chemical attraction with wate ..read more

Whether we’re talking about preserving meat, seasoning a basket of fries, or keeping our roads drivable in icy precipitation – we all need a little salt in our lives.  Saltwater fly fishing may very well be the most exhilarating endeavor a fly angler can pursue.  With the amazing aerial acrobatics of tarpon and lightning fast runs of silver ghosts, saltwater fish are the stuff of legend for anglers the world-over.  In this post, we’re going to discuss the most essential techniques, tactics and gear you will need to be prepared for all the salt has to offer!  Challenges of ..read more

Wanderlust – the yearning to discover new places and adventures.   Fly fishing is as much about the incredible locations it takes us to as it is about the quarry we are pursuing.  In this post, we explore five of the most unspoiled fly fishing destinations in the world and the fish that inhabit their waters.   CAUTION: If you haven’t caught the travel bug yet, this article may give you the bug! Andros Island, The Bahamas - Bonefish Does the idea of an island paradise surrounded by crystal-clear, emerald waters and vast, unsearchable saltwater flats sound enticing?  ..read more

Top Tools For A New Fly Tier If you are new to fly tying, and have spent any time watching videos on the internet, one thing you may have noticed is that all these amazing fly tiers have their desks adorned with all kinds of tools. Ten pairs of scissors, a half dozen bobbins, you name it, they have it. They are set up and are prepared for any fly pattern that may come their way. Contrary to what you’ve seen, the overwhelming majority of the tools they have on their desk are not at all necessary. They may very well make your tying experience more pleasant, but necessary? No. Today we ..read more

Html Code Learn To Tie Flies In this video series ambassador Chris Deen, aka TroutFreak brings you quick and simple tying tutorials to spark your inspiration!  Trout Hate Purple Wooly Bugger In this segment, Chris Deen teaches us how to tie a purple wooly bugger fly pattern. In his experience, purple is just as effective as Chartreuse! Material List: HOOK: Size 10 Streamer hook BEAD: 3.2 mm purple brass THREAD: 70D black  TAIL: Purple & Black marabou FLASH: Pearl Uni-Mylar ABDOMEN: Black chenille, size medium HACKLE: Black rooster from Whiting Farms Bugger ..read more

Learn To Tie: Rainbow Warrior Rainbow Warrior Recipe HOOK: Size 12 nymph competition  BEAD: Rainbow 3.2mm THREAD: Fluo.pink 140D TAIL: Coq de Leon ABDOMEN: Rainbow Chirony Skin RIB: Small silver wire THORAX: Pearl Ice Dub Subscribe to Chris Youtube Shop All Supplies More Blog Posts Please enable JavaScript to view the ..read more

Learn To Tie: Diawl Bach Diawl Bach Recipe HOOK: Size 12 Togens Nymph Competition Barbless THREAD: 70 Denier Fluorescent Chartreuse by UTC TAIL: Ewing Grizzly Saddles Brown ABDOMEN: Peacock Herl RIB: Togens Rainbow Chirony Skin LEGS: Ewing Grizzly Saddles Brown CHEEKS: Pearl Flashabou Shop The Recipe slctvrnt:--:17210099728454:|~|:shwqty:--:true:|~|:qty:--:1:|~|:prdurl:--:#:|~|:prdttlclass:--:pta-22943391:|~|:prdttl:--:Togens Nymph Competition Barbless:|~|:prdimgtp:--:variant:|~|:prdimgsrcset:--::|~|:prdimgclass:--:zpa-mobile-align--center zpa-align--center pia-22943391:|~|:prdimgalt ..read more