Bass and other warm water species get a bad rap for being easy to catch anywhere, but show a largemouth or a smallmouth the same lure or fly a few times and they’ll be as picky as a stuck up…
The 5 Bass Flies You Should Carry At All Times
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How To Become A Schoolie Striper Master This Spring
Guest post written by fly fishing guide and Postfly ambassador Abbie Shuster, of Kismet Outfitters. I’m not sure about you, but as a kid I dreaded that early morning wake up call. Now it’s different – it’s time for schoolie…
The 5 Trout Flies You Should Carry At All Times
With so many different patterns available today, even different options for the exact same fishing situation, it can be really tough choosing the right fly to pack in your flybox, let alone the one that you should tie on your…
Now Offering Wade-Approved Waders
Everyone needs a good pair of waders, boots and a jacket that they can trust when the weather turns. Fly fishing gets downright miserable without the right gear, which is why we’ve recently partnered with Compass 360 to offer their lineup of wading…
5 Steps To Get Your Kid Into Fly Fishing
Catching giant fish, traveling to exotic locales, knocking species off your fly fishing bucket list; I could really go on and on about all the cool things you can do in fly fishing, but by far the best is teaching…
How To Make Tying On A New Fly Not Suck As Much
Tying on a new fly to your leader isn’t tricky or anything, unless of course your eyesight is beginning to betray you, but it can suck just a little bit sometimes. If it’s windy, it’s getting dark, there’s a seriously…
How to Maintain your Fly Rods and Reels
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…
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…