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How to fish for fresh and saltwater species of fish. From step-by-step fly tying tutorials, fly fishing, to saltwater fishing, gear reviews and more!
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What Is An Attractor Fly?
Attractor flies are becoming increasingly popular in the sport of fly fishing for catching big fish, inducing hard takes and fishing with large flashy flies. No fly fisherman should hit the water without attractor flies in his fly box. They can be used to catch different trout species from brown and rainbow trout to brook […]
Complete Guide to Choosing a Fly Tying Vise for Beginners
With so many fly vises on the market and pricing options available, choosing the right vise can be a difficult task. Navigating these waters can be even more of a challenge if you are purchasing your first vice. If you are purchasing your first fly tying vice, you should not purchase the cheapest fly tying […]
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How to Use Yarn in Fly Tying | Wool, Acrylic, Regular & Cotton
You might be wondering why you should use yarn for fly tying. You might have walked past some balls of yarn or seen your wife’s yarn and, if you are anything like me, wondered how you could incorporate it into your fly patterns. In this article I will cover how you can use wool and […]
What Is Chenille Used for in Fly Tying? | Substitutes, Flies & Types
Are you wondering what chenille is used for in fly tying? In this guide to chenille I will outline the uses of chenille in fly tying, which flies use chenille and what materials you can use as a substitute for chenille. Chenille is a fly tying material gaining popularity among fly tiers. It is a […]
How to Fly Fish for Mackerel? | Flies, Rod, Reel & Lines
Are you wondering how to fly fish for mackerel? Fly fishing for mackerel is one of my favorite ways to catch mackerel. While feathering for mackerel is always fun, it can become old quickly. Pulling in strings of fish does not give you the same pleasure as playing a single fish on a line. Float […]
What Saltwater Fish Species Can You Catch on the Fly in the UK?
Are you interested in UK saltwater fly fishing? If so, as a beginner to saltwater fly fishing, you are probably wondering what species of fish you can catch on the fly. In the UK, common saltwater species of fish for fly fishers to target include the sea trout, pollock, bass, mackerel, and mullet. Although they […]
Hare’s Ear vs Pheasant Tail Nymph Flies | What’s the Difference?
Are you wondering what the difference between a hare’s ear nymph and a pheasant tail nymph is? Perhaps, you are wondering when you should be fishing with a hare’s ear nymph rather than a PTN. During the spring and summer months, nymph larva grow and undergo the process of metamorphosis. Nymphs make up an important […]
How to Fish for Sea Trout? | Rods, Lures, Flies, Gear, & Where
Fishing for sea trout is a winter sport which is gaining in popularity. Although most fishermen think you can only target sea trout in the dark while fishing in a river, this is simply not true. You can catch sea trout along the coastline and well as within estuaries. Look for areas with streams as […]