Indicator, Long Leader, or Straight Down: Three Ways to Present a Lake Fly
Once the fly is at the right depth, you still have to decide what it's doing down there. Three deliveries, three depth ranges.
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Alaska Will Change Forever: Go Now
Alaska, a land renowned for its wild, untouched landscapes and abundant wildlife, offers some of the most spectacular fly fishing experiences in the world. But with increasing popularity and looming...
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Depth Is the First Decision: Finding and Holding the Right Level on a Lake
A river hands you the presentation for free. A lake makes you build it, starting with a depth you can actually reproduce.
Permit on the Flats: Accuracy, the Drop, and the Eat You Have to See
Belize permit guide Damien Nurre's approach — spook them or catch them, fish the drop, and set on what you see rather than what you feel.
Tarpon on the Flats: The Cast, the Strip-Set, and the First Ninety Seconds
Capt. Joel Dickey's casting drill, his 60-20-20 leader, and the hookset — everything that decides a tarpon in the first ninety seconds.
Bonefish on the Flats: How to See the Fish Before You Cast
Nervous water, tails, and pushes — the flats skill that has to click before your casting matters. Plus the lead, the shrimp strip, and the strip-set.
Poly Leader vs. Standard Leader: What Actually Matters
The real difference between poly leaders and standard fluorocarbon leaders, plus the one taper rule every fly fishing leader needs to follow.
Blood Knot vs. Triple Surgeon's Knot: Why I Build Leaders with Blood Knots
Blood knot or triple surgeon's knot for joining leader sections? Why one seats cleaner, sheds tags, and causes fewer wind knots.
How to Tie a Bounce Rig Leader for Nymphing Skinny, Slow Water
How to build a Provo-style bounce rig leader step by step — butt section, tippet rings, tag placement, and why small split shot beats big ones.
The Rapala Knot Explained: A Better Loop Connection for Streamers and Dry Flies
A simple loop knot for streamers and dry flies, plus a bonus quick loop knot for small flies — tied step by step from a recent tip-of-the-week.
Fastest Clinch Knot Trick and Great for Bad Eyesight
A forceps-based method for tying a clinch knot fast — built for anglers who struggle threading fine tippet, demonstrated down to 5X.
6 Knots Every Fly Fisher Must Master | Essential Fishing Knots
I've watched hundreds of anglers lose trophy fish to knot failures that were completely preventable. A 25-inch brown takes your dry fly, makes a powerful run, and suddenly your line...
6 Reasons PVC-Free Monic Fly Lines Are My Line of Choice
As a dedicated host of a fly fishing podcast and an angler constantly striving to enhance my skills, I've spent the last six years rigorously testing gear and refining my...
Euro Nymphing Leader Formulas: Beginner and Advanced Techniques
Euro nymphing has taken the fly fishing world by storm, and with its rise in popularity, anglers everywhere are on the hunt for the perfect leader formula. Today, I’m excited...
10 Great Fly Fishing Knots for Your Fly Fishing Repertoire
Fly fishing demands not only skill but also a deep understanding of the tools and techniques involved. One of the most crucial aspects of fly fishing is knot tying. Mastering...
Sinking Fly Line: Get the Details
A sinking line gets your fly to the fish instead of asking a heavy fly to do it. Sink-tip versus full-sink, what the sink-rate numbers mean, and how to choose...
Grain Weights for Fly Lines
Sinking fly lines are designed to help anglers get their flies down to the desired depth in the water column. Unlike floating lines, which have a uniform density, sinking lines...
Fly Fishing Weights: Pros, Cons, and Applications
Fly fishing is a delicate art that requires the right balance of equipment, technique, and knowledge. One of the critical components of this balance is weight. I’ve mentioned it before...
Fly Fishing Leader Formulas: 6 Leaders Various Techniques
Fly fishing leaders are typically misunderstood. There really are only a few key components to think about when building one. However, it is critical to have the correct leader for...
Euro Nymphing Leader Formula
One game-changing technique that has been gaining immense popularity among anglers is Euro nymphing. This approach requires a unique leader setup, and want to share a tried-and-tested Euro nymphing leader...
Understanding Fly Fishing Lines
Floating lines are versatile and one of the more common line types anglers consider. They are especially considered by beginner anglers and at each stage it feels like you know...