John Schips, is the primary contributor for the flannelfishermen.com blog. Every fisherman knows that without a fully functioning rod and reel, going fishing would be a nearly futile effort. While you could tie a hook to a line, put some bait…
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VIDEO: How To Tie The Beadhead Flash Zonker
In the latest fly tying box from Postfly we featured the Beadhead Flash Zonker, an innovative streamer that combines all the juicy, meaty goodness of a rabbit strip streamer pattern with the fish-catching power of a beadhead. This pattern will…
What Hooks To Use When Tying Different Flies
Fly tying is the perfect blend of art and science; both feeling and careful technique. My buddy Pat Cohen, professional fly tyer and master of all things deer hair and insane creations that I could never even think up on…
How To Make Your Off-Season Not Suck (As Much)
I know, you’re hurting. I’m hurting too friend. Fly fishing withdrawals are in full effect here in New England and we’re all starting to go just a little crazy…and by a little bit, I mean we’re all not sure if…
How To Plan Your Brook Trout Adventure In Nova Scotia
Tom Rice is a Postfly Ambassador and a fly fishing guide/owner of Scotian Anglers. Give him a call if you want to fish Nova Scotia. Postfly Tribe Members even get a special 50% discount! Sitting in the heart of SW…
This Is What I Carry Every Time I Hit The River
Lance Renoux (@chuckingfeathers) is an avid fly angler and a writer over at chuckingfeathers.blogspot.com. Often when you’re asked the question, “What’s in your bag,” you’re in some sort of trouble. In this case, we’re talking about what I carry every…
How To Become A Master Of The Marsh
I’m writing this right now while looking out the window of Postfly HQ as foot after foot of snow continues to pile up and bury us under another coating of Winter. Just when we thought Spring was around the corner, New England’s…
The Many Reasons You Absolutely Need A Dedicated Tying Desk
There are a lot of little tricks and tips for taking your fly tying skills to a whole new level quickly and easily. Some take some getting used to, like always tying with your scissors in your hand and never…
3 Things You Can Learn From A Spin Fisherman
Forget the purists, forget towing the party lines, it’s time to band together! No I’m not talking politics, (although I could and maybe should), I’m talking about the age old battle of spin anglers vs fly anglers and which one…
How To Win A Free Cheeky Fly Reel And Free Flies!
Everyone loves a good contest and who better to model a contest after than the great Willy Wonka. That’s right folks, we’re giving away a golden ticket! Unlike the movie, there’s only going to be one of these bad boys,…