NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. “If you’ve swung flies on the Naknek this fall, chances are good that you’ll recognize this fly. In fact, if you’ve fished anywhere in Alaska, ever, you’ve probably spent a fair bit of time fishing…
Read More
Fly Tying
Worms for Bonefish?
Worms have a funny reputation in the fly fishing world. I am not talking about live worms hung below a bobber but even worm flies get looked down upon. The San Juan worm was probably the first fly you learned to tie if you are a trout fisherman and it has maybe even accounted for…
Read More
Fly Tying Friday // The Avalon Permit Fly
If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website.” “In successful-fly-pattern-years, the Avalon Permit was basically born yesterday. Next month will mark the 7th birthday of this iconic fly, but over the last decade no other permit fly has enjoyed such success. Developed by Mauro…
Read More
Fly Tying Friday // The EP Spawning Shrimp
Fly tying guru Jack Reis was back behind the vice this week and luckily for us, he brought his video camera. The floor is yours Jack! “We’re back with another shrimp for your flats cocktail! If you could only fish one pattern on the flats around the world, The EP Spawning shrimp could likely get…
Read More
Fly Tying Friday // Fighting Gravity
Note: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. Jack is Back! “Fall steelhead is coming up faster than some of us would like to admit. To prep, we’ll be running a nice skater-pattern for low and clear conditions. Today’s fly was requested by…
Read More
Fly Tying Friday // The Jigged Clouser Minnow
NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. Jack Reis is back this week with some important life lessons regarding acceptance. He also shares a modern twist on a classic fly. Keep it up Jack! “It’s time to get jiggy with it. I’ll…
Read More
Fly Tying Friday // The Pocket Deceiver
NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. Jack Reis is back with another video from his Fly Tying Friday series. “Is there a more timeless tarpon pattern than Lefty’s Deceiver? I submit that there is not. The debate over the best saltwater…
Read More
Fly Tying Friday // The Gartside’s Gurgler
If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. “It’s easy to get lost in the glamor of all the ‘NEW FOR 20XX’ patterns out there. In fact, one of my favorite things to do is deconstruct new patterns, searching for new materials and methods…
Read More
Fly Tying Friday // The Marbled Sand Flea
Note: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. “Fishing, and fly tying, for that matter, are supposed to be fun. Given the opportunity, casting to hungry Redfish can be as much fun as anything out there. Every spring, from Louisiana to Florida, Sand…
Read More
Fly Tying Friday // The Kriller
If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. “It’s easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to tying steelhead flies. Everyone has their superstitions about what does and doesn’t work. Unfortunately, this means we almost exclusively fish patterns that are based…
Read More