Electronic Table of Contents
The following stories were mentioned in Fly Fisherman magazine as additional resources concerning topics in recent issues.
From the May 2007 2006 Issue
Fabulous Bristol Bay
Nature saves her best for last: late-season football rainbows and silver salmon
John Randolph
The Williamson River
How to match the hatch for trophy Klamath Lake-run redbands
Bob Quigley
South Fork of the Flathead
A cutthroat and bull trout fishery secluded in Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness
Greg Thomas
Visual Nymphing
Follow the dotted line to more and larger trout
Landon Mayer
From the March 2007 2006 Issue
Fly-Tying Video
The Woolly Bugger is one of the world's most versatile and productive fly patterns. Learn to tie a basic Woolly Bugger with step-by-step photos and video in the "Getting Started in Fly Tying" area.
FFM Staff
Barr's Fly Box
Take a peek inside the fly boxes of Colorado's cutting-edge fly tier.
John Barr
Southern Ontario Fly Fishing
Canada's Great Lakes tributaries provide exceptional fishing for trout, bass, and steelhead close to the border.
Stephen May
Presque Isle Paradise
When and where to sight-fish for large bass and pike on Lake Erie's flats
Karl Weixlmann
TVA Trout
Georgia and Tenneesee's tailwaters provide winter trout escapes in the South.
Capt. Gary Taylor
Diagnosing Your Cast
Learn four basic principles that make or break every cast.
Ed Jaworowski
From the February 2007 2006 Issue
FFM Fly-Tying Video
Al Troth's Elk-hair Caddis may be the most popular adult caddis imitation in the world. Learn the foundation skills you need to tie this fly such as dubbing, palmering hackle, and stacking hair. To see the video, follow the link on this page directly above the tying step photos.
FFM Staff
How to Tie Better Deer-Hair Flies
Learn how to pack hair correctly, what tools are best fro trimming deer-hair heads, what thread to use, how to select the best material, and many more tips from a master tier.
Christopher Helm
Winter Trout Tactics
@$:An afternoon of trout fishing can chase the winter blues away if you know where to find the trout and the best ways to catch them.
Joe Cambridge
New Waders
You've seen the new zippered waders coming in 2007 (see "Zipper Invasion" page 40), now find out about the other new products such as Patagonia Watermaster, William Joseph V-2, Redington Women's Chena River, and Chota Bootfoot waders.
FFM Staff
From the September 2006 2006 Issue
Peacocks in Paradise
Miami and Ft. Lauderdale canals provide do-it-yourself opportunities for peacock bass and other species.
Walt Jennings
B.C.'s Best Dry-Fly Fishing
Native rainbow trout in the upper Columbia River.
Ross Purnell
Montana's New Madison
Despite the crowds, fishing on the Madison has never been better.
Greg Thomas
Stay Sharp
Hone your hooks to a razor point for quick deep penetration and better holding power.
Bob Clouser
Summertime Terrestrial Tactics
A Pennsylvania master explains his favorite summer terrestrial patterns and some effective techniques for fishing them.
Ed Shenk
Tying Terrestrials
Videos and step-by-step tying photos show how to tie the letort Hopper, Fur Ant, and Foam Beetle.
FFM Staff
From the July 2006 Issue
More Epoxy Alternatives
Photographs and recipes of flies tied with Tuffleye or UV Knot Sense, including updated version of Bob Popovics' Surf Candy, Spread Fleye, and Ultra Shrimp tied by Bob himself.
Streamer Smallmouth, by Dave Whitlock
How to effectively fish streamers for smallmouth: the third in a four-part series.
South Fork of the Snake, by Mike Lawson
Catch native cutthroat trout in one of the West's best tailwaters.
Jamaica Bay, by Brendan McCarthy
Catch native cutthroat trout in one of the West's best tailwaters.
Caddis Solvers
Solve your caddis problems with dozen of patterns to match local hatches--and egg-laying flights.
Peacocks in Paradise, by Walt Jennings
Miami and Ft. Lauderdale canals provide do-it-yourself opportunities for peacock bass and other fly-rod species.
From the March 2006 Issue
Pontoon Boat Basics
A pontoon boat can become your passport to untouched waters. Learn from pontoon pioneer Dave Scadden how to row and fin your boat for greater safety and more fish.
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Crayfish Patterns
Find step-by-step tying instructions for Stephen May's full Motion Crayfish plus recipes for Clouser's Crayfish and Whitlock's Near 'Nuff Crayfish.
Pebble Mine
Learn more on stopping the mine that could ruin the fishing in Alaska's wild Bristol Bay area.
Hollow Fleyes
David Skok shows how to tie and fish one of Bob Popovic's most famous patterns.
California Dreaming
Northern California is a steelhead paradise if you know when and where to find the best fishing. Learn from the top rods where to fish on the Smith, Trinity, and other rivers.
PC Popper
Gene Trump gives the step-by-step instructions for tying his PC Popper, a fly composed of synthetic materials instead of wood and saddle hackles.
Fly-tying Vise Review
Before you buy your next fly-tying vise, see how it measures up against the competition. Hans Weilenmann and Bruce Salzburg examine the pros and cons of nearly every vise on the market.
From the Feb. 2006 Issue
Whitlock's No-Knot Connections
No matter how you do it, attaching a leader or butt section to your fly line is a difficult task. Dave Whitlock's solution is to slip the leader inside the coating of the fly line for a super-strong connection.
Dave Whitlock
How to Tie the Adams
Step-by-step photos and instructions for beginners who want to tie one of the world's most versatile and popular dry flies.
Two-Handed Rods
Trout fisherman in the Rockies, striped bass and bluefish anglers on the East Coast, Great Lakes steelheaders, and smallmouth bass and shad fishers on large Eastern rivers are all finding advantages in two-handed rods. Find out what the buzz is about.
Nymphing for Smallmouth
Review part two of Dave's Whitlock's four-part series on fishing for river smallmouth: How to animate your underwater presentations to attract the largest stream smallmouth.
Dave Whitlock
From the December 2005 Issue
Under the Condor
Discover the best rivers of Chilean Patagonia and the lodges that serve them
John Randolph
Fly Fisherman Screensaver
Switch from your boring system screensaver and download this animated scene of rainbow trout gliding along a river bottom. Screensaver provided by RiverFish.net
Hollow Fleyes
Create more realistic baitfish profiles with Bob Popovics' newest bucktail technique.
David W. Skok
Montauk Bass Blitz
Boat and wade-fishing strategies to help you catch more of Montauk's fall stripers
Capt. Jim Levison
From the September 2005 Issue
Surface Smallmouth
Review part one of Dave Whitlock's four-part series on fishing for smallmouth: When, where, and how to target surface-feeding smallmouth in moving water.
Gaspé Slide Show
The York, Dartmouth, and St. Jean rivers are among the world's most beautiful. Take a slide-show tour of some of the most scenic pools on all three rivers.
Cheesman Fishing Reports
River flows, top patterns, and current hatches are all at your fingertips at our Cheesman Canyon information page.
Ken Abrames' Flatwings
Learn to tie long, mobile multihued baitfish imitations that trigger predatory strikes from striped bass.
From the July 2005 Issue
Dragon Lake, B.C.
Dragon Lake is a do-it-yourself trout paradise where 26-inch or 27-inch trout barely raise an eyebrow.
David Hickson
Delaware River Guide Flies
A New York guide shares his "go-to" fly patterns for the upper Delaware River and its tributaries.
Jim Serio
Egg-Laying Caddis
Learn the ten best caddis patterns for imitating this important—but sometimes overlooked—stage of the caddis life cycle.
Alan McGee
Simon Gawesworth Spey Forum
If you have a question on Spey casting—with either single-handed or two-handed rods—ask Simon (and others) on our newest interactive forum.
Weedguards I have Known and Loved
Weedguards are crucial to success in many fresh- and saltwater situations. Bass and snook love to ambush bait from the cover of lily pads, tree roots, and fallen logs, and if you're not swimming your fly where the fish lie (or if you are hanging up your fly on every cast), it can be a long day on the water.
Jim Grace
From the May 2005 Issue
John Barr Fly Gallery
John Barr is one of the most prolific, successful commercial fly designers in the world, and his flies catch fish anywhere. Learn to tie the Barr Emerger and the other flies (like the Copper John) in his Hopper Copper Dropper fly system.
Redneck Rabbit
Try Stephen May's rabbit-strip Clouser Minnow variation for smallmouth, steelhead, and lunker trout.
Making Your Own Strike Indicator
Learn from author John Mundinger how to make your own reuseable yarn strike indicator.
The Double Haul
The double haul is one of the most difficult casts to learn. Lefty Kreh shows how to complete a double haul, and when to do it.
Bernard "Lefty" Kreh
Lees Ferry
Rainbows
Enjoy a wild-rainbow bonanza on the Colorado River near the Grand Canyon and Lake Powell, Arizona. Learn to nymph with midge imitations or if conditions are right, catch fish on top with dry flies. Includes all the contact information you need to plan a trip.
Kirk Deeter
Tying Popovics' Surf Candy
Here is the recipe and step-by-step instructions for tying the Bob Popovic’s Surf Candy, one of the most effective saltwater fly patterns ever created.
Ed Jaworowski
River of the Redwoods
California's Smith River hosts the state's last great runs of winter steelhead and King Salmon. Find out from author Michael Checchio what it's like to fish the legendary water in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Roaring Fork River
A top-to-bottom tour of one of Colorado's finest freestoners.
Ross Purnell
Farmington River Hatches
With consistent hatches, cool flows in summer, and beautiful scenery, the Farmington River is one of the premier fisheries in the East, and it's getting even better.
Jeff Passante
From the February 2005 Issue
Winter Hot Spots
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t fish. Here are four destinations that offer some hot fishing in the year’s coldest months.
Layering for Winter Fishing
Learn how to fish comfortably 12 months a year by laying the latest high-performance underwear under a breathable, waterproof outer shell.
Ross Purnell
Sunglasses
Learn how to select a new pair of polarized sunglasses and get a peak of some of the hottest frames from some of the leading sunglass manufacturers.
Ben Romans
Holiday Gift Guide
Let us help you with the stress of trying to find the perfect gift for that special angler and check out our list of new and old fly-fishing gifts.
Nymphing 101
Three trout guide nymphing techniques for catching big trout in moving water.
Dick Galland
Strike Indicators
How to use strike indicators to catch the fish you've been missing.
Larry Tullis
Tube Flies
Learn to tie the classic Egg-sucking Leech as a tube fly.
Bart Chandler
20 Tips for Faster Tying
Here are 20 recommendations, procedures, and tips to increase your tying speed.
Jim Cramer
Tying Microtube Nymphs and Drys
Learn from a professional how to tie more durable fish-catching flies quickly and easily using microtubes for nymph and dry-fly bodies.
Vince Wilcox
From the December 2004 Issue
Bahamas Bonefish Lodges
The Bahamas is the bonefishing capital of the world--but with so many islands, lodges, and guides, how do you find the lodge that is right for you? The first step is to study Stephen and Kim Vletas' descriptions of the best operations the Bahamas have to offer.
Kim and Stephen Vletas
Renè Harrop Gallery
See large-scale photos of the inside of Renè Harrop's fly boxes, fly photos and recipes for more than 20 Rene Harrop fly patterns, plus feature articles "Pondering PMDs," "Blue-winged Olives," and "The Little Drakes of Summer."
Renè Harrop
Making Sense of Sinking Shooting Heads
Learn the difference between grain weight and sink rate to choose the best line for your fishing.
Mel Krieger and Macauley Lord
Wading Safely
Good wading skills are essential to becoming an accomplished angler, no less important than the other fundamentals, presentation and reading the water. Here are some tips and techniques to make you a better wade fisherman.
Dick Galland
South Fork of the Snake
Mike Lawson—author of the new book Spring Creeks—shares the hatches and secret seasons of the most important tailwater cutthraot trout fishery in the West.
Mike Lawson
From the September 2004 Issue
Great Waters Colorado
Colorado is favored by some of the finest trout fishing in the Rocky Mountain region. Learn from the experts where and when to find the best fishing on the Colorado, Gunnison, Arkansas, Eagle, and Roaring Fork rivers. Also learn where to catch huge trout: places where Colorado hogs feed on Mysis shrimp.
Knots 101
Lefty Kreh and illustrator Rod Walinchus show how to tie all the knots you need to know. Also includes step-by-step photos of the sixteen-twenty (Pitzen) knot, Eugene bend knot, non-slip loop knot, and Duncan loop (uni-knot) as well as videos by Jason and Gary Borger of the no-slip loop knot, nailless needle knot, improved clinch knot, and George Harvey dry-fly knot.
Tricos
Expert anglers like George Anderson, Kelly Galloup, Mike Mercer, Charlie Meck, and John Barr share their secret techniques for fishing Trico hatches and their go-to patterns.
John Barr Fly Gallery
John Barr is one of the most prolific, successful commercial fly designers in the world, and his flies catch fish anywhere. Learn to tie the Barr Emerger and the other flies (like the Copper John) in his Hopper Copper Dropper fly system.
Spey Resources
Find Simon Gawesworth's rod recommendations for Rio fly lines, Way Yin's recommendations for SA's XLT spey, plus links to all the best two-handed rod and line manufacturers and other related resources.
From the July 2004 Issue
Upper Bow River
The Bow River downstream of Calgary is one of the best blue-ribbon trout rivers in the world, but the less-fished upper river close to Banff is the clear winner in the scenery department.
Bow River Rainbows and Browns
Known for its big rainbow and brown trout, Alberta's Bow River also has a reputation for being tempermental. Sometimes the dry-fly fishing is outstanding, at other times you must use nymphs and streamers to catch the Bow's 18- to 24-inch trout. Author Jim McLennan has been fishing and writing about the Bow for more than two decades. Learn from him what to expect on your visit.
Crowsnest River
The Crowsnest River is the finest walk-and-wade wild rainbow trout stream in Alberta--maybe in all of Canada. Learn from guide Vic Bergman what hatches to expect through the season, what flies to bring with you, and where to access the best water.
Matching the Hatch for Shad
Do shad eat in freshwater? Author Brian M. wiprud answers this question and reveals his most productive shad patterns.
New Zealand
Learn from FFM Editor and Publisher John Randolph John Randolph where to find the best trout-fishing destinations on New Zealand's North and South islands.
Ten Rules for Big Trout
Bernie Taylor, author of Big Trout: How and Where to Target Trophies, shares his best tips for catching the largest trout of your life.
Tying the Skip Nymph
Part Hare's Ear, part Pheasant Tail, the Skip Nymph is a great imitation for any size mayfly nymphs. Learn to tie Skip Morris's original recipe as well as some equally effective spin-offs.
From the May 2004 Issue
Alaska Trout & Salmon
Read recipes and see photos for the flies recommended by Mike Mercer in his May 2004 Fly Fisherman article "Alaska Trout & Salmon.
Beatty Baitfish
See live-action video showing how to tie Ken Beatty's flashy fly for cohos and steelhead. You must have RealPlayer to view this video. Download the free player from www.real.com/
Vise Reviews
Hans Weilenmann and Bruce Salzburg have updated their comprehensive fly-tying vise review with information on new products like the Griffin Mongoose, Dyna-King Kingfisher, and Peak rotary vise. Do not buy a new vise until you read these reviews!
New York State Trout
The Black River and West Canada Creek are classic Adirondack trout streams with excellent dry-fly fishing in the spring, summer, and fall. Learn from author Morgan Lyle where and when to find the best fishing.
New Gear 2004
Learn what's new this year with FFM's complete coverage of the hottest new products on the market this year.
The Gallatin River
If you enjoy dry-fly fishing for eager browns, rainbows, and cutts, author Greg Thomas recommends Montana's Gallatin River near Bozeman, Montana.
From the March 2004 Issue
Petitjean Magic Tool
Watch videos that show how to tie Marc Petitjean's Basic Caddis and his CDC Parachute.
Fly-Fishing Pop Quiz
Be the first to correctly answer our on-line fly-fishing quiz and win. Quizzes take place noon eastern Time on 15 consecutive Mondays starting Jan. 26, 2004. Weekly winners receive a Martin Mowhawk River fly rod and Martin Mohawk River fly reel.
River of the Redwoods
Michael Cecchio shows how to fish California's last great winter steelhead and king salmon runs on the Smith River.
Hats Off to a National Treasure
Bernard "Lefty" Kreh is a colossal symbol of America's love for fly fishing and the great outdoors. Peter Budryk examines the man beneath the hat in this intimate Q&A recorded in Lefty's Maryland home.
Top 4 Steelhead Flies
Four hot fly recipes for spring and winter steelhead from Jeff Blood, Jeff "Bear" Andrews, Ted Fauceglia, and Rick Kustich.
Sculpins, by Fox Statler
Click here for the black and gray or olive and brown color variations of Fox Statler's realistic sculpin imitations shown in the March 2004 issue of Fly Fisherman.
More Hot Flies
If you saw the article "Hot Flies ’04" on page 52 of the March 2004 issue of FFM, you'll be interested in these five flies that would be a deadly addition to anyone's fly box—we just didn't have enough space to show them in the magazine!
From the February 2004 Issue
LeaderCalc
Download a version of LeaderCalc, a program that allows you to take an original leader formula, and instantly recalculate it for an alternate length or leader size.
Spinner Cripples
Learn to tie Kelly Galloup's crippled spinner pattern, a fly that imitates spinners that land on the water spent to one side.
New Gear
Check out the rest of the new fly-fishing gear for 2004 including reels, clothes, and luggage.
FishSurvival.exe
Download this executable program to estimate survival rates for trout based on a variety of factors including water temperature, length of fight, and type of hook. This program is based on the results of a study published by the Colorado Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit.
Tops Spots for Florida Reds
Redfish populations along Florida's east and west costs have improved dramatically in recent years. Walt Jennings shows where to find the best fishing and how to prepare yourself for a successful trip.
From the December 2003 Issue
Bass Blitz Reports
From the shores of Massachusets to the boardwalks of New Jersey, fall is the time to catch big stripers heading south, crashing on schools of bait as they go. If you are thinking of getting into the bass-blitz action this fall, visit regularly for updated fishing reports from experts like Captain Jim Levison and Tom Keer. Also look for Captain Jim Levison's article "Montauk Bass Blitz" in the December 2003 issue of Fly Fisherman.
No-Knot Connections
Learn how to attach a monofilament-core shooting line to a floating fly line using Dave Whitlock's No-Knot Connections.
Lots of Loops
Ed Russell shares his six loop techniques for connecting shooting heads to running lines and leaders to fly lines--and why to do it.
Casting Questions
Post your questions to fly-casting authority Bruce Richards and discuss other fly-casting topics on the Fly Fisherman bulletin board.
Cabo San Lucas
Dennis Bitton and Terry Gunn share their techniques and travel suggestions for fishing this angler's paradise. Click here for Cabo fishing reports from Grant Hartman of Baja Anglers.
Eureka! Steelhead
John Nordstrand explores the famed steelhead and salmon waters of California's Six Rivers National Forest.
Eagle River
Ross Purnell reveals the secrets to fishing this undamned, free-flowing river in the middle of Colorado's ski country.
Fly Rodding the New Jersey Coast
Ed Jaworowski explians why hundreds of square miles of beaches, jetties, inlets, and flats make the Garden State one of the best saltwater destinations on the East Coast.
Lake Ontario Online Resource Guide
Links to current weather, water flow, and local contacts for Lake Ontario Chinook and coho salmon.
Baetis Gallery
More than 40 patterns from around the world to help you match Blue-winged Olive hatches on your local waters.
Stalking the Golden Ghost
Carp may be our smartest, and most challenging freshwater gamefish. Learn from Dave Whitlock how to find and catch them on the Great Lakes and across the country.
Crystal Butt Hopper
Tying steps for the Crystal Butt Hopper from Harrison Steeves' new book Tying Flies with Foam, Fur, and Feathers. For more of Harrison's patterns, check out the September 2003 issue of FLY FISHERMAN.
Do Fish Feel Pain?
The report "Do fishes have nociceptors? Evidence for the evolution of a vertebrate sensory system" by Sneddon, Braithwaite and Gentle, is available for purchase on-line through the Royal Society of London.
PC Desktop Image
Feed your dreams of giant Skeena steelhead with this desktop image of a fire-engine red Kispiox buck.
Ken Morrish Photo
Six for the Skeena
Author Ross Purnell's six favorite flies for fall Skeena River steelhead.
Chasing Salmonflies
Pteronarcys californica can provide the best dry-fly fishing in the West, or be the biggest let-down of the season. Tilt the odds in your favor by learning where and when to find these big stoneflies.
Esopus Court Decision
New York City was recently fined $5.7 million for polluting Esopus Creek. Read the entire court decision here.
Matching the Damselfly Hatch
Learn how to imitate damselfly nymphs and adults to catch large trout in stillwaters.
Greg Thomas
Monofilament Stiffness
A mechanical engineer tests 12 major brands of nylon and fluorocarbon monofilament and reveals who produces the most supple (and stiffest) tippet material on the market.
Graig Spolek
Best 5-weight Rods Over $500
There are already 4,000 votes in our showdown to determine the most popular 5-weight trout rod. Click here for the results. Click here to cast your vote.
Pennsylvania Trout Streams
Discover two special Pennsylvania freestoners--Slate Run and Cedar Run--with author Dave Rothrock, and find out where to get away from the crowds in "Cumberland Valley Alternatives" by John Terlingo.
Freshwater Tactics for Stripers
Traditional freshwater techniques can help you catch more striped bass.
Tom Keer
Bibio
The bibio may be unknown to American anglers, but it is not unknown to American trout. Learn from a cast of international authorities how to indentify and imitate this small black Diptera.
Ben Romans
Summertime Terrestrial Tactics
Mike Lawson's article on beetles (page 38 of the May 2003 of Fly Fisherman), tells you what you need to know about beetles. Round out your knowledge of terrestrials with info on crickets, ants, and grasshoppers from a Pennsylvania angling legend.
Ed Shenk
How to Build a Fly Rod
Bob Widgren has built more than 5,000 custom rods. Using a combination of video, photographs, and text, he will show you how to assemble, wrap, and finish a rod with a professional look. Use our bulletin board to tap into the wisdom of thousands of other rod builders.
Bob Widgren
Northeast Saltwater Spectacular
Get the latest saltwater reports from professional guides and fellow anglers, discover the saltwater secrets of Long Island with Ed Mitchell, learn estuary tactics from Lou Tabory, and plan your season of fishing with destination advice on places like Boston Harbor and Cape Cod from Tom Keer and others. If you fish in the salt north of Cape May, you'll want to bookmark these pages.