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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What Will You Find Inside Your Postfly Box This February?
Spring is just around the corner. No matter what the groundhogs and the weather anchors tell us, there’s a whiff of Spring in the air on the warmer days these last few weeks. That means fly fishing season is just…
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…
7 Warning Signs That You’re Not Tying Flies Often Enough
Life gets in the way, I get it. Still, there’s no excuse for not doing what you love and tying up some new flies at the vise after a long day of work, or even better, a long day of…
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…
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…
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,…
How To Band Together And Save Public Waters
No matter what side of the political fence you fall on it’s time we come together on the one piece of common ground that we all share. I’m talking about our public lands. Those slices of heaven on earth that give…