Fly fishing is a hard sport to get into. The expensive gear, learning to cast, finding the right body of water that you can actually access without getting chased off with a rake–that all adds up to a headache. In…
Just because you’re still paying your dues and working in the big city doesn’t mean you can’t get out on the water and make a few casts. Even if you’re in the heart of the concrete jungle there are likely…
Can you feel it? It’s finally starting to feel like summer and that means it’s time to ditch your responsibilities and get on the water every chance you get. Mowing the lawn? Forget it, the grass looks better with a little…
Sight fishing; oh man. Nothing gets my hands shaking more than spotting a big fish cruising in skinny water, making a cast and watching that fish chase after your fly. Whether the fish strikes or not, your knees will go weak…
We love gear, you love gear, everyone loves gear. That’s why a crime like this is inexcusable. What kind of monster steals someone’s gear and all of their flies? We’re so mad we couldn’t focus on anything else in the office…
Walk into your local fly shop and you’re sure to notice there are more patterns and variations of flies than even the most observant angler can remember. With all of the different flies available, many of which will all work…
Small, brown and buggy, what more could you want in a nymph? The Evolution Clinger Mayfly is a simple Hare’s Ear-style nymph pattern from Flymen Fishing Company designed to imitate the mayfly clinger nymphs likely swimming in your home waters right…
I’m the worst gift giver there is; I’m not too proud to admit it. No matter how many hints you give me, no matter how much time I have to get the gift, I always end up scrambling and getting…
It’s getting warmer (however slowly), which means it’s almost time for board shorts and cold ones with your friends down by the water. It also means bass have started to spawn or are almost done spawning, which means you need…
Start fly fishing and you’re sure to hear talk of “matching the hatch” constantly, whether you’re in a fly shop, on the river or just cruising around on Facebook. The concept is simple enough, making your fly choice to what’s…