Last week, I attended a free session at Orvis Wellesley: how to quickly and effectively start fly fishing the salt. It was quite helpful. Fishing Manager Peyton Horst led the session, and Store Manager Will Oliver contributed, too. I was surprised at the size of the crowd and how many people had driven long distances.
Category: How to start
Gear Reviews – What’s the best kayak rod holder for flyfishing?
Before we go any further – please wear your lifejacket when out on the water even if it’s summer, don’t just put it in the boat. I recommend the Astral Designs Sturgeon. I’ve tried multiple types of rod holders for flyfishing out of a kayak and have enough experience with three brands – Scotty, YakAttack,
Getting Started: Two-Handed Fly Fishing
If there is one area of fly fishing that confuses most people (myself included for years), it’s probably Spey fishing, or rather fishing with a two-handed fly rod. I was always impressed when I saw videos pop up on social media of salmon anglers in places like Norway, or steelhead anglers in British Columbia launching
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