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Building A Wooden Boat For Fly Fishing

Building a wooden boat should be a rewarding experience... I'm about to find out! Follow along as I build my first wooden drift boat for fly fishing!

How to Build a Wooden Drift Boat: A Visit to a Master Boatbuilder

Get an inside look at high end drift boats as they are being built at Cajune Boatbuilders and order your own custom boat, kit or plans to build your own stitch and glue drifter.

What to Look For in Wooden Drift Boat Plans

Finding wooden drift boat plans was easy! There are plenty out there to choose from.

Fly Fishing Line 101: Types Of Fly Line Explained

Fly fishing line is different from other types of fishing line. The line weight carries the weightless fly to the water. That's why line weight & tapers are important.

Trying To Match The Hatch? You Might Want To Try Something 180-Degrees Different Instead

Say you are on the river or lake, and you see all kinds of insects flying around. You see bugs in the air and bugs on the water. So you think: "I need to match the hatch" to catch these fish. Which for the uninitiated means: try to match the live flies you are witnessing with a good imitation. Here's my tip: Try something different instead!

Fly Rod Casting Techniques: Forward Cast & Back Cast Basics

Let's go over some of the basic fly casting techniques. Most of the links provided in this article go to videos so you can actually see the right way to cast a fly rod.

The Best Trout Fishing Hotspots For Fly Fishermen

Here are some of the best places where trout tend to congregate, plus general tips for trout fishing...

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!

How To Fine-Tune Your Fly Fishing Approach Without Spooking The Fish

Here are several things you can do to prevent fish from becoming aware of your approach.

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.

Saltwater Flies: Tips For Choosing The Best Saltwater Fly Fishing Lures & Imitations

The saltwater flies you choose will depend on whether you're fishing offshore, in shallow-water flats/estuaries/mangrove jungles, or on the ocean floor.

A Beginner’s Guide to Saltwater Fly Fishing Lures and Bait

While the bait vs fly debate continues... here's what you need to know about fly fishing bait and lures, specifically with regard to saltwater fishing.

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!

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.

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

Here's how to take better fish pictures on your fly fishing trips. See how to pose the fish and how to use a few simple settings on your camera to get great fish photos

6 Tips For Fly Fishing Brook Trout

Brook Trout (a variety of salmon living in clear, cool streams in eastern US & Canada) are a fly fishing favorite. 6 tips to make your Brook Trout fly fishing trips more successful.

Wet Fly Fishing Upstream – Some Helpful Tips

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

Wet Fly Fishing Downstream For Beginners

How to do downstream casting when using wet flies. Plus, how to 'mend the line' and do a 'wet fly swing' when fly fishing.