You can fly fish in Galveston, Texas year-round, but in the winter months of January, February and March in many bays produce good catches of speckled sea trout. During this time of year, the water cools and the fish move into the shallow areas on the bays. These shallow areas allow for easy wade-fishing access. Even if you're looking for fishing areas from… read more
Maximize the efficacy of your fly-fishing gear and extend the life of your equipment--especially your fishing flies--by performing routine maintenance. Mount your fly-fishing gear in display boxes for safe storage and protection from rust. Fishing flies are made of metal and feature string-like materials that can be crushed if not properly stored. Mak… read more
There is more to fly-fishing than learning how to tie flies. The fly-fishing line setup is a precise and effective means of landing fish via a wet or dry fly. Once the fly rod and reel have been chosen for the day's catch, the line needs to be rigged and set up. A variety of different lines may be used, with varying weights, colors and lengths. You can adjus… read more
When fly fishing, the rod plays a central role. Unlike other forms of fishing where reels are equally as important, anglers use their fly rods to crea…
Flatwing flies feature a hackle feather that arcs over the top of the fly, to give the appearance of a flat wing. An extremely lightweight fly, flatwi…
Fly lines are typically 100 feet long and require backing so you can fish deep waters. Adding new line to your fly reel is a simple task that must be…
A conehead fly utilizes a metal cone that provides added weight, which forces the fly to sink deeper than a normal fly would, allowing anglers to catc…
Fishing flies are designed and tied to imitate the natural food that a fish routinely eats. Fly fishing involves matching natural bait such as insects…
Fly anglers use fishing flies to attract and catch a variety of fish including bass, pan fish and trout. Flies are designed to imitate natural insects…
Tying a fly fishing rod involves using specialized knots to connect the various lines associated with the fly rod. Fly line backing is connected to th…
Popularized during the 1970s, salt water fly fishing references date to the 19th century. Along the shores of North America, targeted species include…
Fly fishing has been around since Roman times. Employing artificial lures or flies, no live or dead bait is used. Fly fishing utilizes equipment that'…
Colorado offers some of the most challenging and best all-around trout fishing to be found anywhere in the United States. From Gore Creek, Blue River…
Bamboo fly rods were once the pinnacle of technology in the fly-fishing world. Today, bamboo fly rods are highly prized and sought-out classics, worth…
The "Land of 10,000 Lakes," Minnesota, is known for canoeing and fishing. The many small lakes, estuaries and rivers hold opportunities to fly fish fo…
Many bass anglers recognize the attracting power of a popper lure. The popping and gurgling action created on the surface by these lures can result in…
Artificial flies are the crux of fly fishing. Choosing a fly that will attract a fish is a lifelong education for anglers. The time of year, ecologica…
Fly anglers pride themselves on pursuing game fish such as trout, bone fish or tarpon in often remote and beautiful locations. However, when it comes…
Finding the backbone of a fly rod is part of the initial process involved when building a fly rod. As the rod blank is being made during the manufactu…
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