Tippet rings have been around for ages but most recently they have blown up in popularity as more and more people discover how awesome they are. Simply put they are just a tiny ring of steel that allows you to…
Fly Fishing For Trout
How to Find Early Spring Smallmouth
Smallmouth bass have been a favorite backyard game fish for American anglers for many years. They offer aggressive takes, bullish fights and are typically easy to fool on the fly. The early spring can be the best time for you…
How to Sneak Fly Fishing into Any Vacation
The weather is starting to get a little bit warmer and the days are getting longer, it’s almost vacation time. While your next vacay might not be just a fly fishing adventure, we’re here to give you a few pointers…
Pike Essentials with Greg Brown A.K.A. the Water Wolf
Greg Brown (A.K.A. the Water Wolf) is a fly-fishing-obsessed Vermont local with a passion for fish with teeth. A long time conventional angler, Greg first picked up the fly rod after his friend, Chris Samson, kept inviting Greg over to…
How to Fish Teeny Dry Flies Effectively
Often times the hatches that come earliest in the year are made up of teeny tiny flies like midges or tricos. In my area, these hatches are usually around first and last night, which makes it next to impossible to…
How to Find Where Your State Stocks Fish
Across the country, state and local fish and wildlife departments are starting to stock trout for the upcoming spring and summer fishing seasons. Whether or not you are a proponent for stocking in your state, it’s important to understand that…
The 5 Stages of Landing a Monster Fish
Have you ever felt outgunned by a monster fish? Maybe you were out on the local bass pond on your way home from work and hooked a lunker where you’ve only ever caught smaller fish? Or Perhaps it was a big…
How this Tribe Member is Impacting His Local Water
Brandon Crouser first started fly fishing after getting forced into a fly tying club in school. Initially, he says he was not a fan of the club or the old men associated with the sport. But as soon as he…
How to Navigate a Fly Shop For the First Time
Navigating fly shops is something that every trout bum loves, each one is different and they are like databases full of fly fishing information and should be one of your first stops when you visit a new fishing area. But to…
How to Use Technology to Maximize Your Fly Fishing
While many may argue that technology leaves us more disconnected from our surroundings and keeps us indoors, it can and should be used to make the most of your fishing time. So here are my 4 best pieces of advice…