Fly Fishing Blog
Fly reel sizing trips up a lot of anglers, but the rule is simpler than the spec sheets make it look: match the reel's stated size to your rod's line weight, then fine-tune for balance and backing. Here's the quick...
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“Should I be fishing a dry fly or a wet fly?” is really the question “where are the trout eating right now?” Answer that and the fly choice makes itself. Here's the practical version. The 80/20 rule of trout diet...
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Backing is the thin braided line between your reel's spool and your fly line. Most days on the water you'll never see it. It still matters — here's why, and how much you actually need. What backing does Two jobs....
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Fly fishing is one of the most popular forms of fishing for experienced anglers. However, for beginners, it may be challenging to learn its intricacies. These six helpful fly flying tips for beginners will relieve your stress before your first...
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Rod length is one of those specs people agonize over, so here's the short answer first: if you're fishing western Colorado and buying one rod, make it a 9-foot 5-weight. Then here's when to deviate. Why 9 feet is the...
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