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Something Almost Prehistoric I have noticed that amongst anglers in my state (Pennsylvania, PA), rainbow trout seem to sometimes be looked at through a different lens than eastern brook trout or german browns. The rainbow trout is PA’s most stocked fish, and if you’re catching a lot of them, much less trophy-sized ones, it is …
By Summer, in my locale, both the Susquehanna and its tributaries have warmed enough for the bass to return, en masse. While I cannot deny my own acute preoccupation with salmonids, I relish the fact that bass requires different tactics, gear, and flies to catch. When the water gets to those temperatures where catch-and-release fishing …
Bass Fishers Unite! Bass produce breathtaking strikes and are heavy, powerful fish. When you have the right equipment, namely the correct rod to throw a heavier line and a reel that can handle the thicker capacity with stronger drag, they are tons of fun to pursue on the fly. That’s not how I started fishing …
A Search For, “The One” Despite my predilection for fly fishing, I do still appreciate a good pond hopping session in search of largemouth bass. The appeal of pursuing these fish is recognized the world over, and during the course of this article, I’ve been able to see monstrous specimens of bass pulled from all …
Experience and Passion Meet a Customer-First Mindset We have had the pleasure of reviewing numerous rods and reels from Echo on our site, and in this review, I’m going to take a closer and more pointed look into Echo Fly Fishing, and Rajeff Sports. Making a name for yourself in the fly fishing world is …
Casting to the Beat of a Different Drum Redfish, or red drum, are big, powerful fish that can provide a larger-than-life fight and just enough of a challenge to keep fly fishers from all over headed south during the Summer in pursuit of them. This article is going to mainly be about the best patterns …
Big Flies for Educated Trout The Lake Erie steelhead run is an event that many of my peers don’t miss. They are usually armed with large spinning rods that can chuck a plug hundreds of feet with a flick of the wrist, and the cuts of meat they bring back from their travels always put …
A Little Insight Fly tying is delicate, intricate work, whether you’re tying streamers or midges. For those flies that are true to life, and of similar size to the bugs they are imitating, tying them can be a migraine-inducing endeavor. Using some type of magnifying glass can greatly reduce the inevitable strain on your eyes …
Our Top 10 best dry flies for trout, as well as a dry fly FAQ, tips on fishing dries AND an entomology overview! Floating, Fluttering, and Falling Dry flies are for most anglers, an absolute dream. Casting out to that brown trout sipping of the surface at dusk is the moment you think about when …
Sometimes you Go Light From the boat to the river it is wise for anglers to assess their gear and make changes to match the weather. Proper footwear is of the utmost importance to those of us who spend a lot of time on the water. In warmer seasons it can be a breath …
A Tool to Tame Bigger Beasts Roughly 155 miles from my home waters in Central PA is Lake Erie. I have friends and family that return there every year, like clockwork, in search of salmon. In today’s review, I will be looking at the best fly rods for salmon and breaking down the characteristics that …
Straight Up Giant! When I began replacing my ultralight spinning rod with a fiberglass two-piece fly rod, I was (and still often am) astounded at the quality and duration of the fight that even small fish provided. Fish that were at best a distraction from the aggressive, heavy brown trout I target, and at worst, …
Rods to Wrangle ‘The Big One’ It is often said that the two best rod weights for someone beginning their fly fishing journey, regardless of region, are a 5 wt and an 8 wt. The five is more than capable of light freshwater work and is effective on trout, smallmouth, panfish, and more. If you …
A quality fillet knife can make the work of cleaning and preparing your catch that much easier. In this review, we’re going to take a look at various models of knives, their pros and cons, and more. Join me as we take a look at some of the best fillet knives on the market so …
A Bigger Bug Launcher The Summer heat will soon be on its way, and when water temperatures rise and the flow dials back, consider switching up your target species and giving the trout a much-needed break. Bass, both small and largemouth, are very sporting fish on a fly rod and can be found readily available …
Bigger Fish to Fry Trout may be my particular obsession but there is great sport and fun in pursuing bigger fish in bigger water. 8 weight reels are on the menu for this review, and I’m going to do a deep dive into both the highest-rated and the most economical reels on the market today. …
Staying Dry While on the Water While many of us love all things pertaining to water, undoubtedly, there are a host of items we don’t want to get wet while we enjoy our fly fishing from a boat. This article will cover: Best dry bags for boating (overall) Best dry bags for the money What …
Swing, Strip, Set! A streamer is a type of subsurface fly that is meant to be fished on the retrieve and most often imitates larger trout forage like baitfish, crayfish, tadpoles, and larger insects. The retrieve is what imparts these flies with an erratic, wounded, or fleeing action, often enticing trout to suddenly and quite …
Another Layer of Protection Let’s face it, waders are expensive. Taking proper care of your waders will prolong the amount of life that you get out of them. A bag designated to hold your waders both on the trek in and on the way out is a great way to further protect and ensure the …
Suitable Line for the Toughest Ditch Pickle Bass are big, heavy, predatory fish, and these qualities make them super fun to pursue on the fly. If you’re going after largemouths or smallmouths, there’s a fly line out there that is designed for the heavier rods and more air-resistant flies and streamers used when bass fishing. …
Puddle Clickers and Panfish Tamers | Sensitivity = 🐟 In fly fishing, there will always be a certain demographic that has a vested interest in pursuing small, wild fish with the lightest gear. Whether that means blue lines and brook trout or small ponds teeming with bluegill and chubs, a light reel paired with an equally …
Finding the Fit Fly fishing has, like many other outdoor endeavors, been a boy’s club for a long time. This is easy to see for yourself by cracking open any fly fishing magazine at the grocery store or perusing some of the free fly fishing publications online. I am going to include a sizing chart …
Versatility is King 5 weight fly rods are generally agreed upon to be a balanced and introductory weight for the novice, as well as an effective choice for any and all species of trout. The “standard” fly rod if there is such a thing. However, I think the 5wt rod is sometimes forgotten as we …
Different Waders for Different Waters Stay cool, mobile, AND dry with the easy access –tried and true hip boot waders! Not everybody of water calls for chest waders, and for those of you who (like myself) enjoy prospecting small mountain streams for native brook trout, ditching the chesties can mean more freedom of movement and …
Something for the Long Haul A pontoon boat can provide the committed angler with a watercraft that is extremely sturdy, dependable, and able to withstand tougher water conditions than your standard kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Here at Anchor Fly, I’ve reviewed a lot of different boats to fish from, but pontoon boats stand out from …
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