strip set

8 Tips to a Better Strip Set
A successful Strip Set. To succeed on the flats, a precise strip set execution is essential. A successful strip set involves more than just yanking on the fly line when...

8 Tips to a Better Strip Set
Ready position, demonstrated. Photo: Kyle Shea. Executing a proper strip set is critical to success on the flats. However, contrary to popular belief, there's more to...

Setting the Hook: Strip Long, Not Hard
Bill demonstrates a solid set. Photo: Bill Kalm. One the biggest hurdles most anglers encounter when making the jump from freshwater to saltwater fly fishing is...

“Long Strip!”
"Long strip!" Photo: Hollis Bennett. Experienced anglers know that the best way to set the hook on bonefish is with a strip set, not by raising...

The Strip Set – Not Just for Bonefish
Earl strip set.. Photo: Kyle Shea. "Don't trout set," are words nearly every saltwater angler has heard at one time or another. That's because when it...

Strip Setting Keeps You in the Game
He's still coming! Photo: Kyle Shea. If you're a regular to our humble little blog, you're probably aware that every once in a while we like...

Lose Control? Reach for the Stripping Guide!
Keep it under control. Photo: Kyle Shea. Good line control is important when fishing for bonefish. Things can happen pretty fast once your fly hits the...
Mousing for Trout – Try a Strip Set
Fat trout, grassy bank - probably a mouse involved. On our Alaskan rivers, targeting big leopard rainbows with gaudy rodent imitations is not only visually...