Gear & Equipment
Fly Fishing Flies 101: Types Of Flies
There are 2 main types of fly fishing flies: Imitators - flies that imitate a living creature found in nature (like an ant) Attractors - flies that don't imitate anything in particular, but merely attract a particular type of response from fish More about imitators and attractors. Here's a … [Read More...]
The Basics Of Fly Fishing Leaders
Once you’ve got the rod, reel, backing, and fly line, you’ll need a leader to attach to end of you’re setup. The leader is the portion at the end of your fly line that’s supposed to be invisible to the fish and will eventually be attached to a fly. Leaders are … [Read More...]
Fly Fishing Line 101
Let's take a look at fly fishing line, which is totally different from other types of fishing line. When fly fishing, the line weight carries the fishing fly (which is almost weightless) to the water. That's why things like line weight and tapers are important. We'll start by looking more … [Read More...]
Tips & Techniques
6 Tips For Fly Fishing Brook Trout
A Brook Trout -- also called a Speckled Trout or Squaretail -- is actually a member of the salmon family which lives around underwater snags or logs in clear, cool streams in the eastern U.S. and Canada. Although they are a short-lived species, they can grow up to 30 inches long, dining on … [Read More...]
Wet Fly Fishing Upstream – Some Helpful Tips
Upstream wet fly fishing creates a challenge for most fly anglers, but it certainly has its benefits. When you cast a wet fly upstream, it rides back to you on the current rapidly. So, in order to cast a wet fly upstream, you have to learn how to control the loose line. This is done by … [Read More...]
Fly Fishing Video Shows How To Nymph Fish
Following is a good, basic video showing the steps involved for nymph fishing. Nymph fishing is a challenging technique of fishing with the fly underwater. Bring your waders! First, some highlights from the video... Estimate the depth of the water where the fish are. Add … [Read More...]
Kids & Fly Fishing
How To Get Kids Hooked On Fly Fishing
Many kids enjoy the sport of fly fishing, whether it be at a fly fishing camp or with a parent.So, what age are kids ready to fly fish?There's really no set age. Each child is different. Some start as young as 5, while others may not be ready until they reach their teens. First, you need to have the … [Read More...]
Kids & Fly Fishing: Tips For Teaching Children How To Fly Fish
Fly fishing is a sport that can be enjoyed by the entire family. The age that a child learns to fly fish is really irrelevant. What you need to know is: If your child is ready to learn the skills associated with fly fishing; and If your child is strong enough to hold the fly rod. If your … [Read More...]
Fly Fishing CPR — Catch, Photograph, Release
This is Dakota. She practices fly fishing CPR: Catch, Photograph, Release. Look at that smile. Isn't she cute? Dakota is my niece. She came to see me last summer here in Montana and she learned how to fly fish. She now has this picture as a reminder of her experience. … [Read More...]
Do-It-Yourself Projects
Wooden Drift Boat Plans from Butler Projects
I have decided I want to build my first wooden drift boat using plans from Butler Projects. I am going to build the Maxi-Mac because it answers most of my "most of" questions. I first learned of Paul Butler and Butler Projects in the pages of Outdoor Life Magazine years ago. Paul's site … [Read More...]
Another Source For Wood Drift Boat Plans: Glen-L
In my search for stitch and glue wooden drift boat plans, I came across a company called Glen-L. In this post a comment was left by Barry, the Glen-L webmaster. He mentioned their website. I wrote him an email and Barry gave me permission to use photos and quotes from their website and to let … [Read More...]
Building A Wooden Drift Boat — Stopping by Montana Boatbuilders
There are lots of builders of wooden drift boats out there. I have been emailing back and forth with some people that offer plans for the home boat builder. One of those people, is Jason Cajune. Jason owns Montana Boatbuilders. Jason was once a fly fishing guide himself. I asked what got … [Read More...]
Fly Fishing Destinations
Tips For Choosing A Destination For Your Next Fly Fishing Trip
You and a group of friends are planning a fly fishing trip. You've sat and talked about a destination but haven't made a final choice. How in the world do you decide on just one location?What follows are a few things that should be considered before you decide on a fly fishing trip destination -- … [Read More...]
Best Fly Fishing Rivers In British Columbia
Have you been dreaming of the perfect fly fishing vacation?British Columbia is known far and wide for its great fly fishing opportunities. Rivers both well and little known provide fly fishing anglers with fish that are larger than normal and in optimum health.There are a wide variety of fish … [Read More...]
Connect with us