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Fly tying benches provide a work space and organize the tools and supplies used to tie flies for fly fishing. The design of the bench will be influenced by the amount of space available and...

Spooling fly line onto a Pflueger fly reel is fairly easy. If done correctly it will prevent a large fish from pulling all your line off the reel and getting away with your line. In fishing...

A fishing vest is a handy piece of clothing, especially for fly fishermen. A spin fisherman usually is on the bank or in a boat with all of his tackle in a tackle box right next to him. A fly...

Epoxy has a wide variety of uses in tying flies. It can be used to create a glossy wing case on nymphs, as in Umpqua's "Micro Mayfly," designed by Mike Mercer, or, as in most cases, to create a...

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....

If the packaging that comes with your reel does not specify or recommend the amount of backing to put on your reel, or you have simply lost those specifications, determining the amount of backing...

Fly line backing accomplishes two things: It takes up extra space on a fly reel so the line will flow out easier and it gives a margin of error when large fish are hooked. If the backing is to do...

Since 1974, Marmot has designed and produced a wide range of sporting and outdoor clothes and equipment, including individual- and group-sized tents for various situations and environmental...

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...

Fly fishing is a challenging and fun means to catch fish, especially if you've fished that way long enough to know how to cast right into the "circle" and entice a nice trout, salmon, bonefish or...

Fly-line backing is so much more than just a lot of string wound around the core of a fly-fishing spool; without the backing, fly-fishing would be impossible. Proper fly-line backing setup, use...

Most fly rod blanks manufactured today are made by wrapping graphite or fiberglass cloth, known as "scrim", around a steel mandrel. The process causes the scrim to have a bias in direction which...

Backing line on a fly reel serves two purposes. It increases the diameter of the spool, so it takes fewer rotations of the reel to draw in the fly line, and it provides extra length for when a...

Spey casting, a form of casting that has no backcast, is a fly-casting technique that originated in Scotland. In a sense, spey casting is a roll cast that involves line repositioning. Spey casting...

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...

When you decide that it is time to hang up your fishing gear for a while, it is important to make sure that your gear is property stored. Taking a few moments to store things properly will save...

Adding fly line to an empty fly reel is a fairly easy endeavor that requires the use of a few knots. Having worked as a fishing guide and in a fly shop for five years, I know that it can take some...

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...

Crystal River Fly Rods and Reels are popular equipment for the fly angler. Like all fly reels, Crystal River reels use a type of line specifically designed for fly fishing, which comes in two...

Learn how to make your own dry fly fishing flotant at home using common materials. It works as well or better than store bought flotant and costs pennies to make.

Fly fishing is a fascinating sport that combines the excitement of catching fish with the opportunity to develop refined fishing techniques, which eventually translates into catching more fish,...

Falconry is more of a lifestyle than a hobby. Before attempting to become a falconer, be sure you have the time, patience and commitment to pursue this art for years to come. Falconry is also...

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...

Fly fishing gloves are used mainly in colder environments where you don't want your hands to freeze to your reel. The issue with gloves and fishing is the warmer the glove is, the harder it is to...

Fly fishing is an exciting way to catch fish. It is fishing in its simplest form: A stick and a string with a reel that has a one-to-one gear ratio.

A steelhead trout is essentially a rainbow trout that lives in the ocean for a period of time before returning to fresh water to spawn. Some steelhead trout spend two to three years in the ocean...

A fly fishing rod in skilled hands can be poetry in motion. The floating line wafts overhead in a rhythmic motion until the angler drops the dry fly dead-center in a pool of still water, where a...

Saltwater fly fishing combines the challenge of hooking hard-fighting fish with relatively light tackle for unparalleled angling excitement. Catching a tarpon or even a mako shark on a 7-inch...

Saltwater fly fishing is not the same as fishing off the pier or going deep sea fishing. There is a skill to casting that must be practiced, and nearly everything about it takes quite a bit of...

Of the virtually hundreds of different patterns and variations in the design and construction of fishing flies, they all fall into one of five general classifications based on the type of baitfood...

When most people think of fly-fishing, casting for trout, salmon, panfish and the occasional bass comes to mind. Not many think of going after the elusive and utterly fierce muskie with flies....

Fly fishing is a popular form of recreational fishing, most commonly used to catch trout, salmon, bass, carp and pike. Instead of using a traditional bait and lure, fishermen instead use an angled...

Ozark Trail tents are inexpensive camping tents made by Northpole, a major tent manufacturer that markets tents under various labels. The Ozark Trail brand is a good, low-price option for those...

Fly-fishing provides an active perspective on fishing that is difficult to match. It's popular in rivers and streams where fishermen attempt to locate slow moving pools of water. Here are the...

Jigs have long been a favorite of spin fishermen, and rightfully so, because they are highly effective for many different species of fish. On the contrary, the jig is not usually associated with...

Midge flies belong to a group known as Diptera, or true flies. Their life cycle is important to humans because they are considered a commodity, meaning that they are raised for sale to anglers. ...

Fly fishing typically involves long casts requiring an obstacle-free casting area that extends at least 30 feet behind the angler. Frequently; however, an angler will be forced to make a cast with...

In order to rig a fishing line for trout fishing, there needs to be a floating line coming off the fly rod and a good, tapered leader of different lengths, depending on the fly. Find out how to...

When targeting rainbow trout on free stone streams, the first step is to gain knowledge from a local fly shop regarding which flies to use. Learn about dry and wet fishing for rainbow trout with...

Beginner fly fishermen should pay attention to the flexibility of his fishing rod, as a graphite rod will make learning how to fly fish a much more enjoyable experience. Learn about the importance...

In order to make a fly fishing leader after a pre-made leader has broken, try tying a double surgeon's knot to the butt end. Discover how a leader should get lighter as it moves away from the butt...

When fly fishing for trout, it's important to know the differences between fishing for them wet or dry, and to understand the good times to fish. Learn about fish rising and tractor patterns with...

When fly fishing in different currents, it's important to understand how to do both a soft line mend and a hard line mend. Perform a soft mend without pulling on the fly with help from a fly...

There are two types of fly fishing flies, and they are distinguished as surface and sub-surface flies with the surface ones being called dry flies. Discover examples of surface and sub-surface...

Equipment for fly fishing includes a wading staff, wading shoes, sunglasses, angled forceps, a hook cone and more. Learn about the practical applications of fly fishing gear with help from a fly...

Things they don't tell you to make fishing easier for instance the handiness of using a fly fishing lanyard.

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...

Flying a kite can be a fun and enjoyable event. It can also be frustrating if you don’t know how to properly get the kite in the air or if it gets caught in something. This article will give...

Your choice of a fly reel is another important part of a balanced fly fishing outfit. The fly fishing reel stores your backing, fly line and puts resistance on your line through its “drag” system...

A fly rod is one of the most important pieces of equipment you will own and learn to use because it helps you cast accurately and land fish. This article will provide you with the basic...