The number of people who fly fish in this world is small. Those who fly fish in the saltwater are even smaller, and some can argue those who subscribe to non-online publications are smaller. Despite being a very distinctive sport, and living in a digital world, Tail Fly Fishing Magazine hits the savory mark for…
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Bonefish Fly Fishing Essentials: A Comprehensive List
Fly fishing for bonefish isn’t easy, and if you’ve never done it before, trying to figure out new water is challenging. Learning what works with particular fish in a different habitat can be challenging. Understanding what gear to bring and how to use it will give you a leg up by not wasting time figuring…
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Andros South Boot Setup
The average human walks over 216 million steps in their lifetime. We can only hope that we are lucky enough to have some of those be on the flats of South Andros. When anglers wade with us, the terrain is very diverse. South Andros is home to large coral beds that are extremely sharp as…
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How to Clean your Reel after a Saltwater Trip
Reel cleaning is very important after fishing the salt. You spent some good coin on that Hatch 7 or Nautilus X so let’s make sure it lasts! After everyday fishing the salt, be sure to spray down your reel with some fresh water. Once your trip is over, it is important to do a more…
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Tying The Mole Crab (Rattle Variant)
NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. This week for Fly Tying Friday, Jack Reis goes over a pattern that has earned a spot in any flat walker’s fly box because of its versatility in seducing a range of different species. Take…
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Timeless Tips: Fly Storage on the Flats, use your Buff!
When walking the flats, less can be more. I prefer to leave most of my gear back on the boat and just have the essentials with me. A good pair of pliers on my belt, a spool of tippet in my back pocket, and a hockey puck with a few different fly choices. The plastic pucks…
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Going from Freshwater to Salt
The transition from freshwater fly fishing to saltwater does not need to be an intimidating one. While the gear and target species may be different, you can use a lot of the knowledge and skills you have acquired freshwater fishing to help establish a saltwater foundation to build on. One of the major differences you…
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