How To

Fly fishing is both an intellectual and vigorous adventure that involves preparation through reading, practice, observation, and a self-imposed code of conduct that allows anglers to share rivers, catch the same fish, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow anglers. Here are the basic foundational skills needed to start the evolutionary process of becoming a fly fisher.

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Isonychia
After the more glorious mayfly hatches have departed, and the hordes of anglers with them, trout key on this insect hatching through the summer into fall.
by Al Caucci
By mid-June, most trout anglers have forsaken their fly rods for baseball and barbecues, but the summer action is just beginning...Read More

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Harvey’s New Leader Formula
How to catch more trout with a new and improved design from the inventor of the original slack-leader formula.
by George Harvey
At my age, I have probably done more research on fly tying, fly fishing, and fly-fishing methods than most of the so-called expe...Read More

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yong's Special
The most sought-after secret in the west
by Rick Takahashi
“How else can he catch that many fish?” anglers would whisper over a beer at the Sportsman’s Inn. “It’s just not natur...Read More

 

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