Now that anglers are coming out of the woodwork and starting to fill the river with their rusty fly fishing skills after a long winter, there are a handful of trout anglers you’re bound to see. If you see these…
Past Boxes: April
Most trout water in the US is now open: finally! Congrats on making it through winter. As air and water temps continue to warm up, fish will become more and more active, so its time get out there and #WADEFORIT!…
How to Tie : JC’s Electric Caddis
This caddis nymph is a great imitation of free-living caddis found in water systems all across the United States. It can be tied in a variety of colors and sizes so experiment away. This pattern features the Heavy Metal tungsten…
How To Become A Better Fly Angler Right Now
We’re in the business of helping you catch fish. Simple as that. We love the river life and drinking a cold one with a buddy, but at the end of the day, we want to hook into a monster. That’s…
How To Row Downriver Like A Guide (And Not Hit Every Rock)
Paddling a drift boat, much like casting a fly rod, is a mix of skill and art. This beautiful craft has the power to deliver you to some of the best water on the river, all around the world. If…
4 Spots You Need To Stop Overlooking On The River
You’ve put in a good day on the water; you’ve swapped flies, scouted new runs and you’ve even caught a few more than the guy across the river. Still though, there’s a tiny thought lodged in your reptilian angler brain…
How To Make Your Old Fly Line Last One More Season
Unlike monofilament, gas station sunglasses and the repaired seams on your favorite waders, fly line is designed to last longer than a single season. Eventually though, you have to accept the fact your cracking, coiled fly line is too old…
5 Gear Essentials You Shouldn’t Forget This Spring
Written by guest blogger: Ben Duchesney You’ve packed the obvious, hit the road and think you’re ready to hit the water. Too bad forgetting things as small and seemingly insignificant as these 5 gear essentials could ruin your day on…
How To Tie: The Skulldaddy Crawfish
Crawfish, crayfish, tiny lobsters, call them whatever you want. Fact is they are a prime meal for almost anything that swims in freshwater. This patten, developed by Flymen Fishing Co, is a relatively quick tie, and an absolute fish buster.…
Past Boxes: The Evolution Stonefly Prince Nymph Fly Tying Box
If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a thousand times – a stonefly is to a trout what a double cheeseburger is to you. There are a bunch of reasons why you should have an arsenal of stoneflies in…