Your leader is arguably the most important part of any fly fishing rig you cast. A properly tapered leader is often the difference between a good cast and a pile cast that spooks the fish you are casting at. While…
As the first cool nights of Fall descend on the east and midwest, smallmouth bass are beginning to feel the chill and go on the feed to fatten themselves up for the long winter. This can be one of the…
Everyone wonders what it takes to become a great fly angler, and after reading a few self-help books ourselves, we realized that there are a few habits that some of the best anglers we see on the water have. Being…
Line weight is an important aspect of a fly fishing setup that many people disregard, most of us simply buy the line that matches our rod and get out there, but if you know how line weights work, there are…
We recently caught up with our ambassador, Gabe Lefebvre, to hear about his late summer road trip through Montana and Wyoming in search of big browns, native cutties, and a good time. Sounds like he accomplished all three. So how…
There are a lot of things to consider when caring for your gear – including fly lines. After all, it’s one of the three critical components to any setup (rod, reel, line) and it’s the main artery connecting you and…
Many times, the best places to find peace and big, beautiful fish, is to go to places that may not have cell service and typically are pretty remote. But whether you’re a few miles offshore in the ocean, or 5…
Every season, we endeavor to bust out of our comfort zone and fish new water every other time we head out to fish. Exploring new water can be one of the most rewarding aspects of fly fishing, not just because…
Fly retrieve is something that should always be on your mind when you’re fly fishing. A “retrieve” refers to the method in which you move the fly in or on the water. Most of us are familiar with the basic…
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,…