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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, …
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 …
Euro nymphing At A Glance The appeal is easy to understand. Euro nymphing (also known as “tightline nymphing” or “Czech nymphing”) is a way to efficiently and effectively get your flies in front of trout. Through the use of heavy weighted flies, anglers can deliver natural presentations to trout while they’re holding at the bottom …
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 …
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 …
Stocking Sanity—Some Wisdom From A Pro Trout stocking is the lifeblood for both spin fishers and fly anglers alike. It provides recreational and educational outlets, as well as opportunities to harvest for those that desire to catch and keep. As the owner of a fly fishing guide service, I rely in good proportion on the …
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, …
Anchor fly had the privilege of sitting down with the Director of Science and Conservation for Bonefish and Tarpon Trust and Senior Scientist at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University, Dr. Aaron Adams, for an interview on some of the biggest challenges facing our watersheds. Dr. Adams highlights some of the main concerns …
Includes interview with Scott Smith , Grand Teton Fly Fishing Targeting native trout on the surface, in fast-moving mountain waters in the late summer. It’s arguably the pinnacle of fly fishing. I personally spend somewhere between 100 and 120 afternoons per year daydreaming about it. It never gets old, either – the fishing, and the …
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 …
Our team wanted to understand the crucial challenges facing our watersheds, and what steps anglers can take to protect our fisheries. Anchor Fly has recently had the honor and great fortune of sitting down with Dr. Helen Neville, Trout Unlimited’s senior scientist. Helen is a leader in conservation science for native trout and in April of …
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 …
If you told me I had to fish with only three flies for the rest of my life, one of them would without a doubt be the infamous Wooly Bugger. In this article we will look at: History of the Wooly Bugger How to fish Wooly Buggers How to fish warm water species with a …
This is a comprehensive guide explaining everything you need to know about the different types of fishing reels out there, plus the downfalls of each, if applicable. The resource below will unveil: Basic reel anatomy Vocabulary The 5 most common reel types Their respective applications How to cast them Their differences Downfalls if applicable Conclusion …
Introduction Our intention is to help the new fly fisher get acquainted with fly fishing for bass and elaborate on material for the experienced angler as well. If you have read our past resource on bass species you will know there are roughly 9 species of bass—the most common being the smallmouth and largemouth bass. …
Introduction In this article, we have created a catalog for all North American bass species. It is designed to help inform anglers on the basic regions, environments, physical characteristics, and habits of the numerous bass species. In this resource we will cover: Smallmouth Bass Largemouth Bass Spotted (Kentucky) Bass Guadalupe Bass Alabama Bass Florida Bass …
Updated on April 25, 2021 Introduction In this article below we have created a catalog for all the North American trout species. It is designed to help inform the new angler and expert on some of the basic regions, physical characteristics, and habits of these magnificent fish. The types of trout we discuss herein include: …
Streamer fishing is exciting, fun, & explosive—a staple technique for all fly anglers to have in their arsenal. This comprehensive resource guide covers everything you need to know about fly fishing with streamers. In this guide we’ll cover: Types of streamer flies When to fish streamers? Streamer fishing setup How to fish with streamers? Streamer …
Are you starting to fly fish in Arkansas or planning your next trip? In this article we will go over EVERYTHING you need to know about fly fishing the natural state. This is the most complete and comprehensive article we have seen on fly fishing in Arkansas. If you like this article you might also …
This is a complete and comprehensive guide to Fly Fishing Alaska. In this guide you will learn: Alaskan fish species Fly fishing tips and fly patterns Different regions with popular rivers and lakes for each region Helpful information on fly shops Best Alaskan fly fishing lodges Alaska fly in fishing charter planes and ferries Best …
This is a complete guide to sinking fly line in 2022. Introduction to fly line Quick note about RIO Products Info on tapers Floating vs sinking fly line What is sink rate? Why choose sinking line? Sink tip vs full sink fly line Best sink tip fly lines, reviewed Best full sink fly lines, reviewed …
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