For most stream fishermen, a reel is just a pretty piece of aluminum that holds your line. The classic image of catching trout in remote mountainous areas rarely requires putting a fish on the reel. If we step back in time and look at the vintage fly-fishing reels, they were basic and not well thought […]
Using the Reel In Fly Fishing: Tips On When It Makes Sense Read More »
The hardest part of being a fishing guide is scheduling a trip around the optimal fishing conditions. A lot of time on the water is spent to learn the nuances of a fishery and the patterns that fish follow. Over the many years of doing this, I have learned there are many variables in fish
Best Time For Fly Fishing – A Detailed Guide for Best Results Read More »
From my time of guiding clients on the water, I’ve witnessed a variety of crazy things. One of the most mind boggling things I see is the attire that people wear when they show up for a charter. Some are extremely over-prepared, while others appear as if they just rolled out of bed. As someone
What To Wear Fly Fishing – A Complete Head To Toe Guide Read More »
With the ever-growing popularity of chasing large fish on fly, every manufacturer is trying to enter the 11-weight market. In most applications, the 11-weight fly rod is replacing the use of the 12-weight altogether. Being a fly-fishing guide, and having industry ties has allowed me to cast almost all of them. In the never-ending search
Best 11 Weight Saltwater Fly Rod: A Clear Winner Reviewed Read More »
Before I became a guide, I spent a couple of years working at one of the local fly shops in Saint Augustine, FL. Having that experience afforded me the ability to understand what types of questions both the novice, as well as experienced, fisherman have. One of the most common questions I received was “What
What Size Leader For Saltwater Fly-fishing? Tips From A Captain Read More »
One of the toughest decisions to make when starting out is selecting the size of rod to use. Both the length and the construction material will have a direct impact on the rod’s “Action.” Simply put, the desired amount of bend in the rod should be considered. So, why do fishing rods bend? The “Bend”
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