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The Two Fly Setup

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Fly fishing involves many different techniques that can be used to catch that spooky little trout in your local waters.  From the basic dry, nymph, or streamer fishing techniques to more advanced Czech and French nymphing options, there are a vast amount of ways to land your next fish.  When you’re first starting out learning how to fly fish, you’ll mostly likely start with attaching just one fly to the end of your tippet.  But what would happen it you add a second?  Today I’m going to explain the two fly setup, also known as a tandem fly setup, for fly fishing. [Read more…]

How to Catch Trout in Winter

Fly fishing in Winter can be a daunting thing to think about. Snow. Frigid temps. Freezing water. It all adds up to what might seem like time that is better spent indoors next to a warm fire. Don’t be too quick to judge these cold Winter days of fly fishing though and let’s find out how to catch trout in Winter. [Read more…]

High Water Fly Fishing Tips

Imagine this. It’s Springtime in your area. The birds are singing, the trees are getting greener each day, and the flowers are blooming. Adding to this, the weather is getting to be that oh so nice temperature. Things are great so you pack up your fly fishing gear and head out to your local river or stream. The problem with all of this is the Spring usually means runoff and runoff equates to high, muddy or stained water on your local waters. That’s no reason to pack it in and wait till the waters drop. All you need is some high water fly fishing tips to keep you on the water and catching fish. [Read more…]

Suggested Two Fly Setup Options

If you read my previous article on the two fly setup, you’ll now know the most popular two fly setup options available.  You may be wondering when and where you might use these though.  The simple answer is anywhere that the regulations will allow you.  However, there are a few setups that are tried and true options that can help increase your odds of hooking up with that next fish or two. [Read more…]