How To: Basics

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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

How to catch the fish of a lifetime.

by Fly Fisherman Staff

Steelhead and salmon are anadromous fish, which means they hatch in freshwater rivers and streams, but then migrate to the ocean...Read More

How to choose the right rod, line, reel, and other gear for your fishing.

by Fly Fisherman Staff

To get started fly fishing, at the very least you’ll need a rod, reel, line, and a box full of flies. If you are shore fishing...Read More

Because of their rarity, things that remain reliable gain increased significance to an aging angler who finds only discomfort in...Read More

Egg patterns aren’t much to look at, but they catch a lot of trout and steelhead all over the world. Fish eggs are the highest...Read More

Getting started in fly fishing may be the most exciting--and challenging--thing you will ever do... well, almost. Why exciting? ...Read More

The day was drizzly and cold, not typical of late June. The hatches were sparse and the fish didn’t seem interested in the few...Read More

The principal purpose of a fly-tying vise is to hold a hook securely. In this article we will examine what makes a "good" vise. ...Read More

Knowledgeable steelheaders throughout the Great Lakes region are slowly realizing the beauty and the effectiveness of tube flies...Read More