Archive for the 'Fly Fishing Tips' Category

Fishing Multiple Fly Patterns

Thursday, August 18th, 2005

Fishing with two (or more) fly patterns at the same time increases your chances of a strike just by virtue of the fact that you will have more bait in the water, but it’s also a good way to experiment when fishing an unfamiliar body of water, or when you’re not sure what fly pattern […]

Making Line Weight Selections

Monday, August 15th, 2005

A lot of things determine the best line weight to use when fly fishing.
Probably the most expensive mistake you could make would be to use only the manufacturer’s recommended line weight for a given rod. If you do that, you’ll need to own a different rod for fishing each change in current […]

Good Fly Fishing Results in the Heat of Summer

Friday, August 12th, 2005

The heat of Summer is a great season for fly-fishing because there is wide array of food available for the trout. That gives you a broad choice of fly pattern to imitate what the fish are already eating.

Rigging the Right Fly Leader and Tippet

Wednesday, August 10th, 2005

The best leader and tippet for any given fly fishing situation depends on many different factors. Too big, and you’ll scare the fish. Too small, and they’ll snap your leader.
Either way, you get lots of practice casting, but little else to show for your efforts.
When fly fishing, it’s important to always carry a […]

Largemouth Bass and the Fly Fisherman

Monday, August 8th, 2005

Largemouth Bass can be found all over North America. They are a lot more available than most other species of fish. But just as important… they can be attracted by a wide range of baits.
Dry flies, frogs, nymphs. You name it. These great fighting fish will strike at almost […]