Fly-fishing aficionado and Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard leads a class of brand-new fly-fishermen (and women) in how to cast with the company’s Tenkara rod. I was 20 minutes late. Los Angeles ...
Tenkara is a style of flyfishing developed by commercial fishermen in the mountain streams of Japan roughly 400 years ago. Its essence is simplicity — a rod, line tippet and single reverse-hackled fly ...
You are new to fly fishing, you don't have much experience fighting fish, and now you have the biggest fish you've ever hooked on the line. Here's a tip that will increase your chances of landing your ...
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Six tips to build a beginner fly box

Prince nymph, woolly bugger, marabou muddler, mustard caddis, hippie stomper, rainbow warrior-sometimes I feel like I'm ...
There are certain fly fishing tips and tricks you pick up along the way that aren't flashy, but they make things easier, set up smoother, and sometimes lead to more fish. You won't often read about ...
Casting a fly rod is a lot like a riding a bicycle. who wish to hone their double-hauls, Krieger has it covered. The 144-page, 8×10 book starts with a consideration of the mechanics of casting. Basic ...
Ross Reels, Aspire Fly Rods, and Molson Coors are back with another limited-edition run of Coors-themed reels and a rod.
Transparency Note:The gear reviewed in this article was provided to me at no cost for evaluation. The views and assessments presented are entirely my own. Lid Rig has come out with another innovation, ...
You will begin to depend more on yourself and less on gadgets and gear. More on "a feeling" and less on what the textbooks say. • "He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk ...
I recently had an interesting conversation with a client that left me wondering if most anglers believe the San Juan worm fly pattern is a junk fly used by guides because it's cheap and easy to tie.
Whether you have never hired a guide or have utilized them for years, you will see marked differences in styles, attitudes, and experience levels. Many anglers can’t appreciate terrific fishing guides ...