Algae covered rocks can spell disaster for anglers. They create slippery and unstable walking conditions that could cause at least a small injury or even something more serious. Finding the best wading boots for slippery rocks will up your confidence. When you’re out on the water you need to have reliable […]
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Best Fly Line Dressing – Preserve Your Line and Cast Better
Anglers have a lot of stuff. Ask your wife, she’ll tell you. Well, all that stuff (we like to call it “gear”) requires care. Our gear must perform at peak levels if we are to be successful in our aquatic pursuits. Waders can’t leak, hooks must be sharp, our ferrules […]
Downsize your Rod: 4 Weight Fly Rod Uses
The 4-weight (4wt) fly rod might be one of the most underutilized sizes in fly fishing. It’s known primarily as a nymphing rod. But it can be used for so much more. We’ll break down some of the most common 4 weight fly rod uses for you. Yes, the 4wt […]
Organizing Your Fly Box By Season in the West
Most fly anglers spend as much time organizing their fly boxes as they do tying the flies. Flies ranging from size, type, sub surface, or dry is a standard way to organize, but seasonality is just as important. Seasons change and if you’re going to find success year round, your […]
The Best Fly Fishing Lodges in Colorado
Fly fishing opportunities in Colorado are seemingly endless. I guess that’s why I love living here so much. Let’s be honest though, we all seem to overfish our local spots and our ability to go out and try new waters is limited. There are plenty of epic drainages out there […]
The Best Gloves for Winter Fly Fishing
No self-respecting fly fisherman will sit out the entire winter just because of cold weather. Let’s be honest, that’s a long time not to cast a rod. Most enthusiasts know that tailwaters fish great, especially in the winter when the midge hatch is dependable, and the crowds are way down. […]
How Should Waders Fit?
If you only wet wade warm water during the summer then read no further. Instead check out a pair of wading boots and ensure your feet are properly protected. However, most of us will eventually find ourselves fishing in cooler water or in colder temperatures and you’ll need something more […]
Fly Fishing Alaska On a Budget
Fly fishing is a complicated disease. It infects victims with a desire not only to succeed by catching fish, but also to do it in one of the most difficult ways. For fly fishermen, the true satisfaction comes not from the trophy, but from the pursuit. This affects every aspect […]
What’s the Best Fly Line for Roll Casting?
The overhead cast has been the quintessential way to cast a fly rod for decades, and really, why wouldn’t it be? It’s incredibly effective and gives the angler the ability to cast short, medium, or even long distances. Not only that, but man does it look pretty when done properly. […]
Best Place to Buy Flies Online
When I first got started fly fishing one of my favorite things to do was hang out in local fly shops in Salt Lake City. I had a few that I frequented, and I used any excuse I could come up with to make a trip to them. While I […]