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Fly Fishing for Red Drum 101
I had never seen a tail that big or that color. I’d heard stories about redfish in the Biloxi Marsh, but on my first trip to Louisiana for monster drum in 2006, I saw a golden tail the size of a shovel …
Learn to Fly Fish with These Great Videos
Here are some awesome tips to get you on your first fish on the fly!
How to Choose the Right Fly
Fly selection is, admittedly, an inexact science. About the only way that you’ll ever know you’ve made the right decision is to tie one on and cast away. Of course you still have to worry about your presentation – your …
The Best Fly Reels 2019
Arbor Size The size of a reel’s arbor, the large “wheel” that holds the line, alters the performance of the rod in some ways. Generally speaking, small arbors are both lighter and less expensive than large arbors are. Accordingly, it makes …
How to Catch Mahi Mahi on the Fly
Mahi-mahi are an absolute blast to catch on the fly. What’s not to like? Every dance card is filled in with aerial acrobatics, zippy runs, spectacular colors and wild boatside antics that are sure to plaster a smile on any …
The 7 Best Fly Fishing Tips
To become a good fly fisher you need to be able to cast. As an angling instructor I teach a lot of people and I’m still amazed at just how many anglers have bad techniques or habits when casting – …
How to Catch Huge Brown Trout on the Fly
In the fall when Nathan Diesel is stalking big brown trout with a fly rod, he’ll often pass up casting to 6-pounders that he’s spotted because he knows there are bigger fish to be caught. He’s looking for the 8- …
5 Great Flies to Use All Year Long
Anyone who’s gone fly fishing knows that the fly you are using can make or break your trip. Knowing what fly to use and when to use it is imperative for a successful fishing excursion. Here’s a list of great …
