Carp Fly Rod Setup: Rod Weight, Line, Leader and Why Fluorocarbon
Why a 9-foot 7-weight is the carp sweet spot, when to go 6 or 8, what reel and backing you need, how to build a fluorocarbon carp leader, and budget...
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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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Carp on the Fly: The Complete Beginner's Guide
Yes, carp on the fly is a real thing. Christian Bacasa covers carp biology, where and when to find them, the starter kit, the core sight-fishing method and gentle releases.
Wet Wading on a Budget: Shoes, Socks, and When It's Safe
Wet wading is the cheapest way to fish summer rivers. Christian Bacasa covers budget shoes and socks, traction, and the water temperatures that make it unsafe.
Reading Carp Behavior: Which Fish to Cast To (and Which to Walk Past)
A field guide to carp behavior: which tailing, mudding, browsing and cruising fish deserve a cast, which to skip, and the fly and shot for each.
Backpacking for Trout: A Beginner's Fly Fishing Kit and Bear-Country Basics
A trip into the Uintas with a first-time fly angler: the beginner backpacking kit that works, and the bear-country rules worth knowing before you hike in.
Reading Trout Water: Seams, Buckets and Feeding Lanes Made Simple
That deep pool looks fishy, but trout feed on seams and edges. Here's how to spot seams, buckets and feeding lanes, and the order to fish every run.
Why Your Indicator Drags (and the Mends That Fix It)
Most anglers wreck the drift with the mend itself. Here's how to move fly line without moving your strike indicator: reach casts, stack mends, timing.
Dry Fly Dead Drift: How to Get a Clean Float Every Cast
A clean dry fly dead drift comes from putting slack in the right place. Here is how I read micro drag, build the leader, and cast for a drag-free float.
Mending Fly Line the Right Way: Common Errors and Easy Fixes
Late mends, oversized mends and upstream-by-habit mends cost more trout than no mend at all. Here are the six mending errors I see most and how to fix each.
The Only Knots a Trout Angler Needs: A Field-Tested Set of Six
Tired of break-offs and knot cards? These six fly fishing knots cover every trout connection, plus a when-to-use table and a simple practice plan.
Fly Fishing for Beginners: A 30-Day Plan From First Cast to First Trout
New to fly fishing? This 30-day plan takes you from gear and knots to backyard casting, reading water and three trips that end with your first trout.
Why Trout Spook Before You Cast: A Stealth Checklist
Most trout are scared off before the fly lands. Here is how trout see and feel anglers, plus eight simple stealth fixes that keep fish feeding.
Landing More Trout: Fight Fish Faster With Side Pressure and Smart Angles
Most trout are lost to a high rod, heavy drag or a rushed net. Learn side pressure, drag settings and net timing to land fish faster and release them healthier.
Less False Casting, More Fishing: How to Keep Your Fly on the Water
Stop false casting and fish more: the time-on-water math, water-loaded casts, roll cast pickups, and when drying a dry fly justifies one extra false cast.
Tailing Loops and Weak Casts: Fixing Creep and the Early Stop
Creep and the early stop are the fly casting mistakes that kill loop energy. Spot both from the side with your phone, then rebuild the stroke at 20 feet.
Tippet Rings Explained: Longer-Lasting Leaders for Less Than a Buck
A tiny metal ring can make one tapered leader last all season. Here's what tippet rings are, which size to buy, how to tie them, and the honest downsides.
Broke Your Fly Rod? How Rods Actually Break, Warranty Claims, and Repair Options
A broken fly rod ends a rod, not a day. Christian Bacasa on how rods actually break, how the major warranty programs work, and what to do streamside.
Fly Fishing on Crowded Water: Low-Holing, Spacing, and Handling Confrontations
Crowded water has its own rules. Christian Bacasa on low-holing, how much space to give, rotating through a run, and handling a confrontation calmly.
Should Beginners Tie Their Own Flies? The Real Cost Math and When It Pays Off
Tying flies will not save a beginner money in year one. Christian Bacasa runs the real cost math, the break-even in flies, and the reasons to tie anyway.
Gill Seekers, Formerly FishingCircle: The 15 Most-Watched Videos
FishingCircle became Gill Seekers. Here are Todd's 15 most-watched videos ranked by views, across Idaho, Wyoming, Utah and Arizona water.