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Unleash the Beast–Esox on the Fly! Fly fishing for pike, muskie, and pickerel are for some the pinnacle of the sport. They are aggressive, apex predator gamefish, and this makes them challenging but supremely rewarding fish to pursue with a fly rod. Here, we will take a close look at this dynamic species and how …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Get Em Hooked Being an avid angler and fly fishing guide the desire to share my passion with my son is only natural. The thought of sharing time on the water with him brings me joy. I am grateful for the moments we have shared to date as well as the thought of many more …
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 …
In my experience using micro jig streamers on a modular euro rig is an incredibly significant tool for the euro-nympher’s bag of tricks! When I use this tactic: Setting the Scene. Recently I spent a couple of hours fishing one small section of the river, which was approximately 40 x 10 feet. Because I am …
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 I …
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 Nov. 17, 2022 Introduction In the 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: …
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