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Depending on where they are, you can fly fish for Bass on the water’s surface and under it. This will determine the type of your line, as well as the flies you use. The most important thing is not just to choose your fly but to present it naturally. Here are some of the most p...
Midge Fly: Discover the intricate techniques needed to create these delicate and effective patterns. Sea Trout Flies: For those who enjoy the thrill of sea trout fishing, my tutorials will guide you in tying flies specifically designed to entice these elusive beauties. ...
How to keep your gear dry Watch as Tom Rosenbauer and Jesse Haller abuse the Orvis waterproof luggage in the worst possible way , and then dump the luggage into the Battenkill for a white- water ride. Choosing A Fly Rod Size - Start With The Line ...
Beginners will learn how to make dry flies, wet flies, bugs, nymphs, hairwings, and streamers. They'll also get advice on which flies are best for catching which variety of fish. Author Peter Gathercole is the ideal fly-tying instructor, offering a thorough grounding in the core techniques...
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In this week’s “How to Tie” video feature, Cheech with Fly Fish Food ties a fantastic streamer for this fall, the Articulated Hen Bugger
Another type of wet fly is a “streamer”— a larger fly designed to imitate baitfish, crayfish, and leeches, another tasty snack that fish enjoy. Streamers are the fly-fishing equivalent of conventional fishing lures. Because wet flies maneuver below the water surface, some anglers will use...
the trick with this fly is making sure that it tapers correctly, so that way the tail moves fluidly in the water. They work great for just about any species of fish that target small baitfish. Bass, pike, predatory brown trout, and even some saltwater species like redfish and tarpon....
The circle reach cast is so simple and effective that you may find yourself using it more than you'd think, even for trout that are not so frustratingly close. May 14, 2014 By Jim Dean The hatch is on, trout are feeding, and suddenly there's a good fish rising right beside you. ...