Fluorocarbon Or Monofilament? Which Leader or Tippet?
Fly fishermen, particularly ones new to the sport, seem to ask; “Does tippet matter? Fluoro or mono? When, where and why? Test and diameter?” I have been involved in arguments, for and against, that have gone on well past the … Read More
The “Clique” In The Click-and-Pawl
Guest Author: Ryan McCullough There is a lot of mystique surrounding the now classic and ubiquitous “click-and-pawl” reel. Most people who fly fish today are not steeped in the traditions of the sport, but the reel type can carry with … Read More
Are You Willing To Listen?
Contributed by Matt Sutton Spring 2016 hit me like no other, there was no reason for it. The fishing bug had got me too, maybe it was the Saturday morning fishing shows or maybe it was the chatter at work … Read More
Taking My “Rawhide” Fishing
My significant other and I were at our favorite pub having a libation a couple of nights back when I saw an old acquaintance come through the door. I immediately went to the highest DefCon level. Hunkering down as low … Read More
6 Simple Ways To Make Your Fishing Day Better
Every angler has his or her reasons for picking up a fly rod for the first time. Mine is an inherent phobia of nightcrawlers(read about my wormphobia). This is probably a little more peculiar reason than why most fly fishermen … Read More
Keep Your Hat From Floating! Springtime Wading Hints
Spring is almost is here!! Ok, maybe I am jumping the gun just a tad bit. But it is close enough to think about warm days, casting March Browns and not taking a swim in the high flowing rivers that are … Read More
