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
Another View on DIY Leaders
Jo has made several posts on his personal leader setup. I really like the customization he has used to create a leader perfect for the techniques he uses. So I thought I would add another word on making your own leaders, but with more emphasis on how you can do it to keep costs low
Fly Fishing Competitions: Interview with Alec Baker, Team Dead Drift Mid-Atlantic
What do insanely-good anglers do that we casual ones do not? What gear gives them “edge”? What special flies? Well, here’s an interview with Alec Baker, who competes. I stumbled upon his insights while reading the fly fishing Reddit and was struck by his observations: super-insightful, practical, patient. He co-moderates the group, and it now has