Catching bluefish with a fly rod is some of the most fun I’ve ever had in the great outdoors. They are underrated quarry, overshadowed by the more popular striped bass. Pound for pound, they fight harder than striped bass. I’m here to tell you that landing a decent bluefish on a fly rod approaches the
Author: David Hyde
Lesser-Known Flies Series: The Booby Fly
If there was one fly I could take with me for a panfish or freshwater bass outing, it would be the Booby Fly. I have never fished this fly for trout, but it does have a reputation as a stillwater trout fly as well. This fly is similar to the Mop Fly in that it
It Got Weird…Didn’t It?
My spring saltwater fishing report summarized – slow! While I was quickly rewarded with a beautiful 23 inch striped bass on my first day out at Pavilion Beach in Ipswich back on May 3rd, it’s been a mixed bag since then. What’s to blame? Shortened fishing sessions (either I’m getting old with less energy or
Fearless Leaders: Simple DIY Saltwater Leader Formulas
For trout fishing, I buy tapered leaders. But for saltwater fishing in the Northeast, I’ve started tying my own leaders in the past year. Long tapered leaders make sense for many saltwater scenarios such as targeting redfish, bonefish, permit, and sight fishing for striped bass. But shorter hand tied leaders are perfectly fine for most