It’s been a while since the last post, but I figured why not jump back into things with an updated Fly Fishing Gift Guide 2021 style. We all know things have been rough the last almost two years and giving a gift to someone (maybe even yourself) that is truly enjoyed can bring a little spark back in things. Let’s see what we have.
Fly Fishing Leader and Tippet: What, Why and How
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One of the many items you probably have seen while browsing online or local fly shops is a great wall of leader and tippet material. There’s a lot of it out there. Just what is a leader and how does tippet come into the equation though. In this post I’m here to answer your questions and concerns about fly fishing leader and tippet materials. [Read more…]
Top Fly Fishing Gifts for the Holidays
Do you have a fly fisherman in the family that you just don’t know what kind of gift to get him or her this holiday season? That’s a very understandable problem considering all of the new gadgets and gizmos that are available for the budding fly angler these days. New fly rods, shiny fly reels, the latest and greatest flies, and all sorts of fly fishing accessories are all vying for your attention when browsing your local fly shop. Are they just starting out and don’t have any of the necessary items to practice and learn how to fly fish? With that in mind I’m here to help with my Top Fly Fishing Gifts for the Holidays for the angler in your life. [Read more…]
Fly Lines 101
Fly lines are confusing. You may have browsed through your local fly shop and noticed a wall of all sorts of different lines hanging nicely in their little boxes. Weight forward, double taper, sink-tip, and so on and so forth. What does all of that mean and which one of those fly lines will work best for you when learning the fly fishing basics and how to fly fish? I’ll try to shed some light on that topic for you. [Read more…]