As the heat of summer begins to fade, and nightly temps start getting to that wonderful upper-60s range, warm water fish start getting ready for the Fall and Winter and go on the feed. No matter if you’re chasing smallies,…
Author: Dan Zazworsky
How to Maximize Your Next Group Fishing Trip
Solo fly fishing has its benefits, it can be a relaxing way to unwind and escape for a few hours, but in this writer’s opinion, the best fishing memories are made on trips with a few buddies around. Not only…
How To Setup a Travel Fly Tying Kit
There is nothing worse than losing your last killer fly pattern to a good fish right in the middle of a long weekend fishing trip. If you’re anything like me, this probably happens regularly, but the best way to prevent…
Wade Fishing the Flats 101
Fishing the flats for any species is one of the most engaging and exciting ways to fish. Whether you’re targetting tropical species, redfish or stripers on the flats its an experience like any other. Sight fishing in the shallow waters…
5 Underrated Fish You Should Target on the Fly
Sometimes, we as fly fishers can get a little elitist when it comes to what species we chase on the fly and its time that stigma comes to an end. With the right rod and fishing style, any fish can…
What’s In The Box: July 2019
Who else has been cashing in on the peak of summertime fly fishing? We’ve been beating the heat chasing striped bass on the coast and trout in the mountains. July is the best time to cool off while getting your…
Why You Need to Plan a DIY Fly Fishing Adventure
DIY fly fishing refers to heading out on a fly fishing adventure to a new or familiar location without booking guides. All the research, preparation and execution will be up to you and your assembled fly fishing crew! Now, these…
Where to Find Trout During the Summer Heat
One of the best ways to beat the heat during the hottest part of the summer is with a fishing trip to your local trout stream. Before you do, there are a few things to consider, that will impact your…
5 Saltwater Flies Anyone Can Learn to Tie
As the dog days of summer get into full swing, hot summer days and nights are a great opportunity to take out that old vise and tying tools and start getting creative. With trout streams getting a smidge too warm…
How to Catch Big Trout On Terrestrial Flies
“Terrestrial Patterns” are flies that imitate insects that are not normally found in the water, like grasshoppers, cicadas, beetles, ants, etc. Once these bugs fall into the water, they’re essentially helpless, struggling on the surface, making them an easy target for…