If fishing sub-surface, it’s tough to beat the good ol’ Pheasant Tail nymph. That’s because it mimics many bugs. You sometimes have to go super-small, but it’s a go-to pattern. Color contrast, moreover, is a strike trigger for trout. I usually put a “hot spot”‘ of ice dub or fluorescent thread on my nymphs, with
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Video: A Guide’s Secrets and Tips
They say that 10% of the anglers catch 90% of the fish. The ones who catch the most are people who tend to be on the water a great deal. These include folks such as competitive fly fishermen, locals who live close to a river, and guides. I learning from these three groups. To that
Easy Way to Cast Farther
Last year, for a test, I put some fly line dressing on my old line. Wow, that line shot out when I cast it. Much more distance. Since then, I try to remember to clean my lines and think I’ll do it about twice a year. Sometimes, it’s about the basics that just make life
Video: How to Euro-Nymph
As you may know, I switched to European-style nymphing a few years ago. And, I catch a lot more fish since doing so. It’s the style of fishing that has taken over fly fishing competitions. In fact, nearly all of the techniques were developed by folks who compete. So, if you like catching a lot