Fly Fishing

Catching a tarpon on a fly rod is one of the most exciting saltwater fishing experiences available. Tarpon are big, fast fish that frequently makes spectacular leaps when hooked. The Coachroach...

The family of saltwater flies known as deceivers was originally developed by one of fly fishing's most prolific, contemporary innovators--Lefty Kreh. This pattern is so famous that it has appeared...

Trout flies imitate two types of fish food, insects and bait fish. Bait fish are imitated by streamer and bucktail flies. There are many patterns of each; some are local favorites, while others...

For some fly fishermen, the goal of fishing is to catch fish using only on the most natural-looking flies possible. But for others, the goal is to have fun and catch fish on any fly that works....

Cranefly larvae are very large are found naturally in either a tan or olive body colors. As a weighted subsurface nymph, it may be fished very effectively under an indicator and in tandem with...

Lightning bugs can become some of the most productive nymphs you add to your arsenal of flies. They work during a hatch and when there is presumably nothing for the fish to eat. Their flash and...

Knowing how to quickly and efficiently tie a leader to a fly with a clinch knot will increase the amount of time you spend fishing while decreasing a main component of what can be frustrating for...

The following hopper pattern uses the best of both synthetic and natural materials to create a durable, visible, buoyant and accurate grasshopper pattern. Foam is the ideal synthetic material with...

Fly tying is an art form and a science that requires selectively placing various materials on a fishing hook in an attempt to imitate an insect. The hook is rigidly held by a vise while the fly...

Fly tying entails taking a fishing hook and tying twine, wire of a variety of colors and sometime even feathers to mimic a fly that would land on the water to make a trout strike it. These flies...

Fly-tying enthusiasts use a dubbing loop to apply dubbing materials, usually fur, in a manner that imparts a particularly fuzzy or rough look to a fly pattern. A dubbing loop is generally used to...

Few sport-fishing experiences can match the thrill of catching a muskellunge (muskie) on a fly rod. The muskie's primary diet consists of fish, so an angler using dry flies or nymph patterns is...

There is a saying among anglers that big fish generally want a big mouthful. This can present difficulties for a fly-fishing enthusiast because most lures used with a fly rod represent insects...

Foam-bodied fly patterns are inexpensive to make and easy to tie. These flies can be used effectively when fishing for various species. Popular species such as panfish, bass and trout can all by...

Unlike standard dry flies, parachute dry flies are constructed by winding hackle feathers horizontally around an upright wing. These horizontal feathers allow the parachute fly to lie lower in the...

Fishing nymph patterns in rivers and streams is one of the most effective forms of fly fishing. The following instructions are for a basic nymph pattern that can be adapted to various situations...

Fly fishing for bass is one of the top activities for any experienced angler. It is a test of skill and intelligence and fly fishing for bass is an outstanding challenge. In order to feel the...

The Wooly Bugger is by far the most popular fly in the United States. Every fly shop and sporting goods store carries many sizes and colors of this popular fly. It works well on all species of...

A simple egg pattern causes so many begginers problems when tying. What looks so simple can be a little tricky at first, but with some guidance, you can be on your way to making perfectly round...

Beadhead flies have become very popular because they allow the fly to sink without having to add split shot to the line. Whether it is the shiny finish on the beads or the bug looking head that...

Fluke rigs are effective for fishing shallow waters for bass. The fluke is a jerk bait, and this tandem rig works to effectively give the impression of a pair of fish swimming through the water....

John Merwin of Field and Stream Magazine declares the jig to be the world's best lure. Jigs are effective against a wide variety of fish and can be used in almost any situation. The basic jig...

A Clouser minnow is a type of lure manufactured by Clouser Flyfishing in Middletown, Pennsylvania. The streamer fly comes in a variety of color combinations tied to three hook sizes. The company...

Wet flies are designed to attract fish under the water rather than on top. These flies may imitate a wide variety of attractors such as small minnows and a variety of insects. Wet flies typically...

To tie a fly, first choose the right size hook. For trout, a size seven hook is a good choice. For larger saltwater fish, a two or even four hook is your best option. Set this hook in the vice and...

Fly fishing for carp is really fun and more exciting than fly fishing for a Brook Trout once you have a fish on. blast. Typically, you can catch a much larger Carp than a game fish, so the fight...

Every fly fisherman knows that using the right fly in the right situations is more than half the battle. Well, the Merkin Crab fly is possibly the most devastating weapon in a salt water...

The bend back is a deadly effective fly in waters that contain a lot of structural hazards such as oysters, worm beds, grass, and overhangs. The method of tying the fly protects the hook from...

The bunny leach fly is an eye-catcher for fish with a "lifelike pulsating action proven to stimulate strikes from trout, salmon, bass, and a variety of other species." That says it all. You first...

You need bait to lure the fish when you go fly fishing. Of the four broad classes of artificial flies currently on the market, the nymph is likely the most common. A fly fishing nymph is meant to...

Learn how to use the hook and thread to tie flies for fly fishing in this free instructional video clip.

Part 6 - Learn about fly tying & knots in this free fly fishing video instruction guide, with pro angler tips & techniques.

Learn wet & dry fly strikes for setting the hook in fly casting, in this free beginner fly fishing video instruction guide, with pro angler tips & techniques.

Mash barb and secure hook the vise - Learn how to use a pheasant tail nymph for fly fishing with these video instructions.

Attach thread to a fishing hook. Learn how to use a pheasant tail nymph for fly fishing with these video instructions.

Add weight when fly fishing by using a lead wire. Learn this and other fly tying tips in this free instructional video.

Add weight when fly fishing by using a lead wire. Learn this and other fly tying tips in this free instructional video.

Put a hook in a vise to make fly tying easier. Learn fly fishing tips in this free instructional video.

Tie thread to a hook to help with fly tying. Learn fly fishing tips in this free instructional video.

Mash barb and secure a fly fishing hook. Learn tips and techniques for making a fly fishing clouser minnow with these video instructions.

How do I tie a line to hook knot in fly fishing? Learn about fly fishing knots, equipment, and techniques in this free video.

Tying clinch knots for fly fishing. Learn about line to hook knots, equipment, and techniques for fly fishing in this free video.

Mashing the bard and securing a hook to a vise in fly tying. Learn about fly tying, leeches, lures, and fly fishing equipment in this free video.

Fly tying by attaching a thread to a secured hook. Learn about fly tying, leeches, lures, and fly fishing equipment in this free video.

How to mash bard and secure a hook in a vise to tie a woolly bugger. Learn how to go fly fishing with a woolly bugger fly in this free video on fly tying.

Useful in fresh and salt water, jig lures are popular for their ability to catch a variety of fish. Jigs work by attracting fish with a jerky vertical motion. They are often simple in design;...

Fly fishing is a sport that requires specialized skills. To master them requires practice and patience. Casting and dropping the fly right where you want it without alerting the nearby fish is a...

Although those who originally delighted in fly fishing aimed mostly at catching trout, today they also catch many other species. They accomplish this by using skill in tying the end of the...

The Marabou Streamer fly is one of the most popular flies used in trout fishing. There are two methods to use the fly. One method is to allow the Marabou Streamer fly to sink to the bottom of the...

The crackle back fly is a very popular with fly fishermen. Where the name is derived is not certain, beyond a sort of cracking energy that's created by the turkey feathers as they extend up from...