A net is a great piece of equipment to have with you while fishing. Now, you'll be ready to land your fish. Using a net with a rubber bag, instead of trying to land a fish with yours hands. Can make bringing in your fish much easier and quicker, a good practice for catch and release angling. Netting the fish puts less stress on it and ...

Think of it as wearing your tackle box. You'll want/need something to hold and organize all your gear, plus have access to items while fly fishing. There are many to choose from, each offering different options for your gear. I know, I've bought my share. And have found each product has an upside and a downside to them. The traditional...

In warm weather or cold weather, protecting your skin from the sun is important. So keep in mind when standing in or near the water while fly fishing, you're not only getting sun from above. But, you are also getting the sun reflected back up at you from the water. Sometimes just putting on sunscreen, and sunscreen lip balm isn't enoug...

Layers Think dressing in layers, with clothing that wicks moisture away from your body. This way you can take off or put on an item of clothing based on weather conditions throughout the day. Staying dry while fishing in cold weather reduces the risk of hypothermia. And moisture wicking clothes can also help keep you cooler in warmer t...

Time to start wading the river. But first, you'll need a pair of waders and wading boots. There's nothing like being dry and comfortable while fly fishing. Waders and boots come in a variety of styles and offer many features to choose from. And don't forget price range. So head to your local fly shop for some great advice, and service ...

A fly fishing leader is the nylon line that makes the connection from your fly line to the fly. The leader is attached to the fly line with a loop to loop connection. And now a fly can be tied to the tippet end of the leader. Giving you the ability to cast, and properly roll out your fly to the target. Sections of a Leader • Thick butt...

Minimal Gear Needed In previous posts, I've gone over equipment, accessories, and more about fly fishing. Still, some beginner fly fishers may be wondering how to get started. Then ask themselves. What gear do I really need to go fly fishing and some catch fish? Well, you don't need every item from the fly shop to go fly fishing. Or fo...

There are so many accessories you can buy for fly fishing. I know, because I've bought my share. The items I talked about in the last two blog posts, for me are the main accessories you need. With these accessories, you'll be ready for a full day of fly fishing. Primary Accessories • Polarized Sunglasses • Nippers • Forceps • Fly Box S...

Here are a couple of more accessories that can be useful when fly fishing. Strike Indicators This method of fly fishing can be helpful with the following. • Nymph fishing (when using a subsurface fly). • Detecting a strike. • Visual aid of your drift. • Reposition on leader to adjust for depth. (This cannot be done with all styles of i...

In this miniseries, I'll go over some of the essential accessories you should purchase to go fly fishing. These accessories can make your time on the water be more productive. Polarized Sunglasses Before you make your first cast, buy a pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes from a stray hook when casting. Sunglasses also have the bene...

Three good knots to learn. And when tied properly are strong and secure. 1. Double Surgeon's Loop Knot Used to tie a loop at the butt section/end of a tapered leader. Now, you can make a loop to loop connection to the fly line. 2. Double Surgeon's Knot Used for adding tippet to the tippet section/end of a tapered leader. 3. Improved Cl...

Hiring a guide can be a great way to start off a fishing trip. I can't think of a better approach to learning how to fish new water. Plus pick up on the techniques used to catch fish in the area, then from an experienced guide. A guide has extensive knowledge and understanding of the water they fish. This can be very beneficial for ine...

Welded or Braided? Most fly lines come with a factory welded loop. This is used for connecting a tapered leader to your fly line. I like to cut this loop off. And attach a braided loop to the end of the fly line. I find the braided loops to be more durable then the factory loop. On occasion, I've had the leader loop start to cut into t...

Fly fished with my first outfit for a few years. It's a great 5-weight setup. As I gained more experience in fly fishing. I started to learn more about the latest equipment available. This helped me in deciding to put together a new 5-weight outfit. Features I Like In Equipment • Fly Rod: Medium/Fast Action; Gives you the power to cast...

With so many choices for each component, I can see the frustration. A beginner fly fisher may have. This is why it is important to get some good advice from the people who have the knowledge and experience. And that is from the staff at a reputable fly shop. They should be willing to answer all your questions. Plus be patient with you ...

One more component is needed to complete your balanced fly fishing outfit. And that would be a weighted fly line. Fly line weights are measured in grains. The fly line is what makes fly fishing unique to other styles of fishing. You will be choosing a line specifically matched to your fly rod. This will enable the rod to load properly ...

Okay, so you selected a fly rod. Remember, you are putting together a balanced outfit. Now, you will need to select a fly reel that matches the fly rod weight, plus properly hold a matching fly line and backing. And the knowledgeable staff at a fly shop will assist you with purchasing the correct reel for your outfit. Some features to ...

To start off this miniseries build. I will go over selecting a fly rod. Here, I hope to give you a quick understanding for purchasing your equipment. Plus provide you with some knowledge of what features to look for in a rod. The fly rod has three main functions. 1. Used to cast the fly line. 2. Gives you the ability to control the fly...

What do I buy? Okay, so you enjoyed your fly casting lesson and have an understanding of the casting basics. Now, you would like to take the next step, and go fly fishing. But, before you can do that, you will need to purchase a fly fishing outfit. Consisting of three main components; a fly rod, a fly reel, and fly line. This can be pr...

Am I doing this right? To help you answer this question. I would highly recommend taking a fly casting lesson, from an experienced instructor. You will be very pleased with this decision. When I initially became interested in wanting to learn how to fly fish. That's what I did, took a lesson. I had no knowledge on how to fly cast. From...

Hello and welcome to my blog. The concept behind this blog is to have a casual place to share content related to fly fishing. Plus hopefully to give a different perspective than the stereotypical view that this type of angling is way too complicated, hard to learn and expensive. Here you will find some quick reads on a range of topics ...