What is a fly rod really for?
What is a fly rod really for? Just for casting a fly line, right? But there’s so much more: casting, sure, and fighting fish – but also...
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Fly Casting Practice: The Diamond Drill
Example practice regimen for 20 minute backyard session: Set up 4 targets (cones, hats, cans, doesn’t matter) in a rough diamond shape...
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Short Shots
It’s a repeated truism in fly fishing: most fish are caught within 35ft of the angler. This remains true whether we’re walking, wading,...
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3 casting tips that anyone can use
The quick way to gain control over your cast is to understand that efficient fly casts are mainly composed of straight line movement with...
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The One about Knots
Knots can be one of the most boring, overwhelming and underappreciated aspects of fishing. Knowing how to tie a good knot is a piece of...
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The One about Rods
You can think about fly rods like any other commercialized good - there are standard tiers of quality, price points, and perceived street...
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Fly Line Management tips and tricks
As with any journey worth taking, there are a number of milestones on the path to fly fishing proficiency. In this article we'll talk...
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Tips for Sink Tips
According to NOAA, the average depth of the ocean is 2.3 miles, which is a little over 12,100 feet. Even if we take into account that the...
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The Basics of Understanding Fly Lines
Fly lines developed from animal hair - typically horse - braided together, and then on to silk, and from there to man-made materials that...
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