Andrew, Author at Anchor Fly

Best Fly Line For Trout | Weight Forward & Dry Fly Line (2022)

April 15, 2022April 12, 2022 by Andrew

A Whole Lot About Lines In this review, I’m going to dive right into a subject that was very perplexing for me when I first started fly fishing, and that subject is fly line. There are many different styles of fly line for different types of fly fishing, but the focus here will be mainly …

Best Fishing Pliers | Saltwater, Steel, titanium & more (2022)

April 15, 2022March 18, 2022 by Andrew

Our “Best Fishing Pliers” guide below will walk you through the top products on the market. Just as a carpenter wouldn’t build a house without a hammer– an angler shouldn’t be without a good pair of fishing pliers. In this new guide you’ll learn: Best saltwater fishing pliers Best fishing pliers overall Best stainless steel …

Moonshine Rod Co. Fly Rod Reviews (2022)

November 8, 2022March 9, 2022 by Andrew

Shining Brightly Chances are you’ve heard of Moonshine Rod Co. They have an impressive social media presence, and I frequently see their home page in my ‘suggested’ section on more than one social media platform. There’s a lot of positive press around these rods, this company, and its business practices, and in this review, I’m …

Frogg Toggs Waders Review | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

April 8, 2022March 4, 2022 by Andrew

Old Reliable! Frogg Togg waders are the most reliable waders out there for the money, period! This company has done a better job than any to make a quality product that is affordable. I’ve worn plenty of different waders during my fly fishing endeavors, and I’m hard on them. Typically I’m the first one through …

Best Strike Indicators For Fly fishing | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

April 15, 2022February 23, 2022 by Andrew

Recognizing the Take One of the most effective ways of catching fish on subsurface flies is, nymph fishing with an indicator or dry dropper. Your indicator is much more than a strike detector, perhaps even more importantly it is a drift detector. Having an indicator prominent and riding high gives you info on where your …

Best Fly Fishing Books, Our Top 12 Reviewed (2022)

April 8, 2022February 14, 2022 by Andrew

The snow and sleet is usually signal that it’s time to sit down at the vise and prepare boxes for the spring, patiently waiting for opening day and the trout that come with it. Personally, I will still occasionally return to the waters that are permitted for winter fishing, but I too use the winter …

Best 2 weight Fly Rods (Top 6) | Buyer’s Guide, 2022

April 8, 2022February 10, 2022 by Andrew

Light as a Feather When I first switched to a 5wt fly rod from my ultralight spinning combo, I was amazed at how light and responsive the tip was. Panfishing on my ultralight spinning rod was always fun, and I still enjoy harassing bluegill and yellow perch on tiny spinners and jigs. But, on a …

Top 9 Flies For Trout | Best Nymphs and Dry Fly Patterns

April 7, 2022February 8, 2022 by Andrew

The first trout that I ever laid hands on was a handsome 12 inch rainbow trout, caught in my stocked, local ‘Fishing Creek’, under the watchful eye of my father at age 8. I was too small yet to accompany my father into the high mountain streams he fished so consistently in his youth, but …

Best Inflatable Fishing Boats | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

April 8, 2022January 26, 2022 by Andrew

Access = Opportunity The idea of fishing from a boat is usually attractive to the bank-fisherman or chronic wader. I cannot count the number of times when the water swelled high in my hometown, and made wading a dangerous and near impossible endeavor, forcing me to the bank. I would look at the kayak and …

The Best Fly Fishing Lanyards | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

April 15, 2022January 11, 2022 by Andrew

The Tools at Hand A fly fishing lanyard hangs around your neck and allows you quick and direct access to the tools you need and use most. It is a minimalist approach to fly fishing and is most popular in the summer months, when wet wading or for quick day trips. Having the right tools …

Best Fishing Hats, 2022 (Angler’s Buyer’s Guide)

April 15, 2022January 5, 2022 by Andrew

The best fishing hats not only help provide warmth and protection from ticks, wind & weather, they allow you to express your unique style…

Fly Fishing For Winter Trout | Into The Cold

April 9, 2022December 1, 2021 by Andrew

Into the Cold Christmas music is already incessantly blaring from the local department stores in my small hometown, and has been since the day after Halloween. The water temperature of my local creeks and streams has been on a steady decline, and daylight is in short supply since the changing of the clocks. For most, …

Best Cold Weather Fishing Gloves | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

April 15, 2022December 1, 2021 by Andrew

Simms Headwaters Half Finger Fishing Gloves, Warm Fleece Gloves with Heat Pack Pocket, High-Stretch Fit for Men and Women

Cold Weather, Colder Water The temperatures are dropping here in Pennsylvania and most of the country, forcing many fly fishers inside to sit at the vise and plan for opening day. Some of us, myself included, will continue to pursue trout where possible, and for most of us, to do this safely and comfortably, means …

Tenkara Fishing For Beginners & Best Tenkara Rods (Buyer’s Guide, 2022)

November 10, 2022November 28, 2021 by Andrew

Fishing From Empty Sky It is my job to stay abreast of what’s current and interesting in the fly fishing world, and tenkara is gaining popularity, nationally and around the world. This simplistic and unique method of fishing has spread far past its country of origin (Japan) with the help of Daniel Ghalardo, the founder …

Best Travel Fly Fishing Rods | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

March 26, 2022November 26, 2021 by Andrew

Updated on March 26, 2022 Chucking Bugs On the Go Obsession knows no bounds, and I am obsessed with catching fish on the fly. If you’re like me, the chance to wet a line in an unfamiliar body of water is not just a challenge, but an opportunity to come into contact with different species …

Best Women’s Waders | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

August 22, 2022November 3, 2021 by Andrew

Finding a pair of waders in your budget that fit correctly, function correctly, and most importantly, last longer than one season, can be a frustrating and challenging endeavor for all of us. The women I’ve fished and camped with, however, have expressed particular difficulty in finding a pair of waders that are equal parts comfortable …

Blind Luck: A Story of Friendship and Fishing

April 9, 2022October 31, 2021 by Andrew

My Introduction to Bing Smith III I first met Bing (yes, like Bing Crosby) when I started working as a line cook at Lock Haven University. I jumped on the line during dinner, and it was hectic and busy. Management was training me on the job, and as my boss was manning the grill, he …

Best Neoprene Waders | Fishing & Hunting | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

April 8, 2022October 13, 2021 by Andrew

As fall conditions replace summer, water temperatures begin to drop as well. For those of us willing to brave the colder weather and continue our outdoor pursuits into the winter, neoprene waders are a must. Here you will find reviews of numerous different types of waders produced by a number of different companies so that …

Fall Fly Fishing | Flies & Lies = Size

April 9, 2022September 23, 2021 by Andrew

In early September, many trout fishermen in Central Pennsylvania have called it quits for the season. For some, fall and the coming winter mean it’s time to hang up the rods, clean the reels, and sit down at the vise to replenish our boxes. However, this means that there’s more room on the water for …

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