Tying and Thinking: Tying Flies Using the Brain
One of the things I noticed when I started reading fly tying tips and fly fishing tips was that they were solutions to problems. How… Read More »Tying and Thinking: Tying Flies Using the Brain
One of the things I noticed when I started reading fly tying tips and fly fishing tips was that they were solutions to problems. How… Read More »Tying and Thinking: Tying Flies Using the Brain
The best day in a fly fisherman’s life is often when the fish are rising. On a lake or pond it’s often at dusk or… Read More »Fly Fishing to a Rise: Where to Put the Fly
Fly fishing is often a catch and release sport. Occasionally, you have to pick up a fish to remove a hook. To keep a fish from struggling… Read More »Fly Fishing: The Easy Lift for Catch and Release
Last weekend, I went fishing with one of my sons. He had hooked a couple, but was casting without any strikes. So I got out… Read More »Reading Trout Water – Fly Fishing Where the Fish Are
So you’ve fished all day and not had a single strike? Have you tried a nymph, weight and strike indicator. Here’s the technique: Fish a… Read More »Fishing Nymphs
Yesterday I had the opportunity to hit the river for a few hours. I knew that my rod and fly box were already in the… Read More »Fly Fishing in Adverse Conditions: Bring the Big Fly Box
When fly casting against the wind, keep these things in mind: Wind will move the fly line in the air…strong wind will move it a… Read More »Fly Fishing in Wind: Fly Casting Faster
I’ve been using a small round (4″) mechanics tray to hold hooks and as a drying rack for flies. The magnet assures that hooks don’t fall… Read More »Fly Tying Tool Kit: Small Round Magnetic Mechanics Tray
I am always reading or thinking about fly fishing. This blog is my way to share the tips and facts that I find most useful.… Read More »Dad’s Fly Fishing Tips