Fly fishing is a gear-intensive activity, kind of, but by relying on the knowledge and experience of reputable fly shops, professional guides, and industry leaders, you can make informed decisions that will serve you for the long term. These experts not only help you choose the best gear bu...
For instance, Briggeman offers this quote from a 1928 article: “Norman is a believer in the use of Western Montana products. He makes all his own fishing tackle, and turns out a few fly rods for his friends. These rods have life and endurance, and they are peculiarly adapted to Montana...
The walnut bobbin is for the “midge” size sewing machine thread spools. This is because all the old school tiers purchased thread in cones instead of spools, and decanted the thread onto sewing machine spools via a power drill held in a vise. Threads used for fly tying were much larger ...
The ones we’re getting are ones we used to throw back in previous years. Yes, there’s the occasional 20-40 pounder, but most are the 5-10 pound schoolie dinks. The weird thing is that here we are in August…2/3 through the summer and all of a sudden cold water fish have ...
I am of a certain age. If you are also of a certain age, you know that you can’t see small , closeup things like you used to. Fly fishing requires seeing a lot of small, closeup things! Magnifiers or readers are now a must for me when I’m on the stream. I started out us...
fast-growing market of pet enthusiasts. As part of the deal, Nike announced the launch of a new line of pet-friendly gear called “Air Purr.” The line includes lightweight cat vests for optimal mobility, claw-enhanced fishing gloves, and a collection of stylish bandanas, each emblazoned wi...
Fisherman’s Paradise on Spring Creek near State College, PA Spring Creek is a limestone stream that might be the best in the state for wild trout fishing. The most lauded fish you’ll find are the brown trout, which can reach up to 20 inches. ...
I’ve been getting behind on my updates this season, partly due to starting a new job, but also because I’ve been fishing rather than writing in much of my free time. I’ve shifted my working hours a bit earlier as well, which has given me more free time after work for fishing an...
WE POINT THE TRUCK westward. Gear for the day in the back. Big Mayflies have been tied and are in neat rows in our fly boxes. Daniel says, “You can never have enough Drakes”. True. Our rods are rigged with braided leaders for the stretch; for the give. Once at the river we se...
Resources and Gear There is plenty of specialized fly-fishing gear that comes in handy for trips on the CDT. Smartphone apps, for example, can be very useful. One of the three people we ran into on our trip mentioned she had a smartphone app called FarOut, which has specific trail guide...