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All About Fly Hooks & Fly Fishing Hook Sizes

You may find it confusing when choosing fly fishing hooks the first time. However, the type of fly hooks you use are very important. Here’s what you need to know about fly hooks — both freshwater hooks and saltwater hooks.

gear & equipment

All About Fly Hooks & Fly Fishing Hook Sizes

You may find it confusing when choosing fly fishing hooks the first time. However, the type of fly hooks you use are very important. Here’s what you need to know about fly hooks — both freshwater hooks and saltwater hooks.

Fly Fishing Line 101: Types Of Fly Line Explained

Fly fishing line is completely 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.

tips & techniques

Best Fly Fishing Videos Online… Funny, Inspiring, Helpful, And More

Whether you’re looking for fly fishing videos for beginners or an inspirational fly fishing video or two, we’ve got ’em all here!

6 Tips For Fly Fishing Brook Trout

Brook Trout, a variety of salmon living in clear, cool streams in the eastern U.S. and Canada, are a favorite of fly fishermen. These 6 tips will make your Brook Trout fly fishing trips even more successful!

Wet Fly Fishing Upstream – Some Helpful Tips

Upstream wet fly fishing creates a challenge for most fly anglers, but it certainly has its benefits. Here’s what you need to know to try your hand at wet fly fishing upstream.

do it yourself projects

How To Take Great Fish Pictures On All Of Your Fishing Trips

Here’s how to take better fish pictures on your fishing trips. Simple tips showing you how to pose the fish and use a few simple settings on your camera. You don’t need to be a professional photographer to take great fish photos. And you definitely don’t need to settle for lame grip-and-grin photos when you go fishing!

Wooden Drift Boat Plans from Butler Projects

I’ll use wood drift boat plans from Butler Projects to build my first wooden drift boat, I’m going to build the Maxi-Mac

fly fishing destinations

Soldotna Alaska Fishing & RV Camping Tips

Soldotna Alaska fishing and camping tips for those thinking of traveling to Alaska to fish the Kenai River. The area is known for its superb salmon fishing.

Tips For Choosing A Destination For Your Next Fly Fishing Trip

Here’s a long list of fly fishing destinations, including fly fishing guides, lodges, trip planners, and travel experts. Everything you need to know to plan and prepare your next fly fishing trip.

Best Fly Fishing Rivers In British Columbia

There are a wide variety of fish species found in British Columbia including trout, salmon and others. The environment allows fly fishermen a great fly fishing vacation featuring a wonderful outdoor experience, majestic scenery and a flux of astounding fly fishing hatches.

kids & fly fishing

How To Get Kids Hooked On Fly Fishing

Some kids begin fly fishing as young as 5, while others may not be ready until they reach their teens. First, you need to have the ability to recognize your child’s development skills. And you need to be keenly aware of the moment when fly fishing is no longer fun for them. Some kids may only be able to handle 10 minutes to a half hour of fly fishing before they become bored or frustrated.

Kids & Fly Fishing: Tips For Teaching Children How To Fly Fish

Some kids are ready to learn fly fishing basics when they are 7 or 8 years old. Others will need more time and may be as old as 12 or 13 before they’re ready to experience their first fly fishing adventure. Here are some tips for teaching your child to fly fish for the first time.

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RonI'm a fly fishing guide in Montana. One of my greatest pleasures in life is introducing people to fly fishing -- watching them catch their first fish on a fly, and watching them 'get it' when it all comes together. I love sharing what I've learned in an easy-to-understand manner.

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MaryI enjoy writing about my life experiences -- including the fun times I've had while fishing and enjoying nature. In my fly fishing articles I like to share helpful how-tos to help newbies grasp the most basic concepts of fly fishing.

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