It happens to the best of us. You’re false casting, getting ready to launch that perfect presentation to a rising giant of a trout, when you take one last backcast and–whoops–into the tree it goes. Those bushes you thought your…
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7 Simple Techniques To Make You A Better Fly Angler
The question comes up again and again and again any time you’re in the business of writing how-to articles in the fly fishing world. “How Do I Get Better?” Usually, that really means, “How Do I Catch More Fish,” but…
How To Properly Hold A Fish (And Why It’s So Important)
Alright, we’ve been silent too long, it’s time to put a stop to the madness and clear something up once and for all: Yes, there is a wrong way to hold a fish and we’re seeing it way too often.…
Why You Should Fish For Seasonal Species Before Even They Arrive
Anadromous (fish that live part of their life in the ocean and return to the rivers to spawn) and migratory species are like the changing seasons. Fishing for them is so much better because part of the year you can’t–as in…
The 5 Saltwater Flies You Should Carry At All Times
Saltwater fly fishing has a special place in our hearts here at Postfly HQ. That’s why last October we moved the entire operation closer to the water, closer to where the striped bass swims. For research and development purposes only, we…
How To Create A Minimalist Fly Fishing Kit
Some fly anglers like to carry everything they could ever need in a lifetime of fishing, every time they go out. Others like to keep it simple so they can focus on catching fish, not looking for the right fly.…
The 5 Bass Flies You Should Carry At All Times
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…
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…
VIDEO: Fly Fishing Is About Doing What You Love – Greg “Coach” Hansen
We eat, sleep, breathe, daydream and regular dream about fly fishing, which is exactly why we work at Postfly, trying to spread that passion all around the world. Greg Hansen is our Operation Manager, but he’s also “Coach,” making sure…
VIDEO: How To Tie A Synthetic Clouser Minnow
It’s officially Spring! Ring the bells, open the shutters, put on some shades and let’s start enjoy some nicer weather (as it becomes warmer and warmer very slowly over the next few months). Before you run out to the river…