Paul
Are Expensive Fly Rods Always Worth It?
What are the differences between a "cheap" or more affordable fly rod and a high-end one? Is an expensive fly rod always worth buying? I...
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Paul
- Aug 17, 2020
My Current Solution to a Bulky Fly Box
Other than actual fishing tackle, do you own a piece of gear that you just simply can't part with? Whether that's a trusty old vest or a...
Paul
- Aug 9, 2020
Get Off the Beaten Path With Titus Adventure Company
Words and Images by Formidable Media / Titus Adventure Company: We know anglers are constantly on the hunt for the ideal way to get on...
Paul
- Jul 30, 2020
R.L. Winston Fly Rods Video: The Microspey - Two Hand Trout Fishing
Having never picked up and casted a two-handed rod before, fishing with them is totally foreign to me. For the most part, I don't see...
Paul
- Jul 23, 2020
New for 2021: Temple Fork Stealth, Blue Ribbon, and LK Legacy Fly Rods
Stealth Fly Rods Made with euro nymphing in mind, TFO's new Stealth rods are designed to deliver accuracy, fast recovery, and excellent...
Paul
- Jul 20, 2020
Should You Get a 7 Weight Fly Rod?
The 7 weight fly rod is often overshadowed by its bigger and more popular sibling, the 8 weight. Why is this? That's because the 8 is...
Paul
- Jul 9, 2020
Two Days of Fly Fishing for BIG Florida East Coast Beach Snook
If you've been a follower of Demystifly for any length of time, you've likely seen one of my many pictures taken while fishing the...
Paul
- Jun 24, 2020
Does it Matter How Far You Can Fly Cast?
What's one of the first things many people do when they cast a new fly rod? While the casts may start off short to moderate in length,...
Paul
- Jun 18, 2020
Product Spotlight: Orvis Hydros Limited Edition Purple Fly Reels
For a gear nut like myself, there are so many tempting rod and reel choices today that making a decision can be tough. I'll often weigh...
Paul
- Jun 11, 2020
World Angling: "High in the Lowlands"
The popularity of fly fishing videos has exploded in, say, the last 10 years or so. Considering the growth of social media and how easy...
Paul
- May 18, 2020
How to Tie a Trilene Knot
There are so many fishing knots out there that it can seem confusing as to which one(s) to use. As a kid, the first knot I came across...
Paul
- May 14, 2020
3 Bad Fly Fishing Habits to Avoid
Biting your nails. Swearing too much. Smacking while you eat. What do all of these things have in common? They are all undesirable habits...
Paul
- May 7, 2020
When Fly Fishing from Shore can (sometimes) be Better
From float tubes and canoes to tricked-out skiffs, fly fishers take to the water in a variety of craft. Fishing from one of these is...
Paul
- Apr 19, 2020
Orvis Helios 3D and 3F Special Colors
From what I've seen, there's little debate on how good the Orvis Helios 3 series really is. After previously testing the 5 weight D model...
Paul
- Mar 16, 2020
Balancing a Fly Rod and Reel
How do you balance a fly rod and reel? What does it mean to balance an outfit? Balancing a fly rod involves choosing a reel that...
Paul
- Mar 5, 2020
Ideas to Help Power Through a Slow Fishing Day
I remember being in a fly shop as a kid and talking to the owner about a fishing trip I was going to be taking with my family. I had...
Paul
- Feb 20, 2020
How to Choose a Fly Rod for Trout
What is the best fly rod for trout? Is there a one-size-fits-all fly rod for all trout fishing? While a 9-foot 5-weight rod has long been...
Paul
- Feb 16, 2020
Why Does Fly Reel Size Matter?
When shopping for a new fly reel, do the dimensions of it factor into your decision to purchase? Particular sizing of a reel might seem...
Paul
- Feb 13, 2020
Finding and Setting Up a Fishing Pack
Waist packs and sling packs are my two favorite ways to tote along tackle and accessories anytime I'm bank fishing. I love keeping things...
Paul
- Jan 16, 2020
Use Heat Shrink Tubing to Customize Your Fly Rod!
There was recently an issue with a fly rod of mine. A favorite 5-weight (which I think was a pre-production model) had a reel seat that...
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