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5 Tips for Streamer Fishing in Current
Whether you're fishing current caused by wind, tides, runoff, or just a stream's natural flow, it's essential to fish it properly. Fish...
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Paul
- Mar 7, 2019
Two Knots for Attaching Fly Line to Leader: Nail or Albright?
How do you connect your leader butt to the fly line? Luckily, many of today's fly lines have those handy welded loops built-in. This...
Paul
- Jan 24, 2019
The Spot Within a Spot
The best anglers have not only impeccable mechanics, but they also have a supreme ability to read and pick apart productive water. In...
Paul
- Nov 29, 2018
Are you SURE You're Getting Deep Enough?
Many fish often feed on or near the bottom. That's just how it is. When those fish are totally keyed in to that particular zone, your fly...
Paul
- Nov 8, 2018
Fly Fishing Around Bait Schools
You arrive at your spot, and are immediately greeted with large bait schools and predators cruising and slashing through them. It seems...
Paul
- Oct 11, 2018
BIGGER Flies for BIGGER Bass
Small flies certainly have their place. Whether imitating insects or other types of small forage, a downsized fly is often a great choice...
Paul
- Sep 20, 2018
6 Tips When Fly Fishing Around Docks
See that pic? It’s from 18 years ago. I have spent A LOT of time fishing around docks for very good reason—they can be fish magnets!...
Paul
- Aug 27, 2018
Should You Fly Fish With Lighter Line?
Some fly anglers simply don't realize how much of an impact the wrong size fly line or leader can have on their fishing. In the most...
Paul
- Aug 23, 2018
3 Tips When Building Fly Fishing Leaders
Whether buying a knotless leader off the shelf or tying together your own, you must consider things like the fly line you're using,...
Paul
- Aug 5, 2018
Why Use an Intermediate Fly Line?
When do I use an intermediate fly line? Do I even need an intermediate fly line? Many times a floating line will get the job done in...
Paul
- Aug 2, 2018
10 Tips for Fighting Big Fish on Light Tippet
Catching big fish (unlike the one above!) can make even the most seasoned angler weak in the knees. There is, however, an even higher...
Paul
- May 31, 2018
Fly Fishing for Bass: Popper or Diver?
Say what? You've never fly fished for bass?!?!?! These highly-accessible fish can be found in a ton of locations and offer incredible...
Paul
- Apr 12, 2018
8 Reasons to Try Fly Fishing at Night
Have you ever tried fly fishing at night? If not, you may be missing out on some of the very BEST action. From limited visibility to...
Paul
- Feb 26, 2018
Sinking Line Confusion: Grains, Density, and Sink Rate
How to choose a sinking fly line? Yikes! Sinking lines are not quite as widely-used as floating lines, but they can very often be a...
Paul
- Feb 5, 2018
The Power of (Streamer) Attraction
I was just clicking around online getting reacquainted with what's out there in the world of streamers. Most of my fly fishing here in...
Paul
- Jan 18, 2018
How to Strip a Streamer....BETTER!
Once your streamer is in the water, retrieving it seems like a really simple and straightforward task. Grab the line, hook it under your...
Paul
- Nov 12, 2017
Tips For Fishing the Back of the Boat
The back of the boat can be a whole other world. Sure, you're likely out with a good friend or two on a beautiful body of water, but...
Paul
- Oct 22, 2017
3 Big Advantages of a Sink Tip Fly Line
Floating lines are easy to cast, easy to manage, and are the most commonly-used line types in fly fishing. Despite their popularity and...
Paul
- Jun 15, 2017
Fly Casting Tips: Don't be a Line Ripper!
When fly casting, being smoooooooth is the name of the game. Moving the fly rod back and forth fluidly along with good application of...
Paul
- Jun 9, 2017
4 Easy Tips For Fly Fishing Dirty Water
Dirty water can be a deterrent at first, but it doesn't have to be. Sure, there's a point where the water might get just too muddy to fly...
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