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Fly Fishing Knots I was reading an article recently about the fly fishing knots and the topic came up of what is the best knot to use when tying fly line to leader.  It got me thinking and in the past I almost always used the nail knot.  I used that for a couple of [...]

With this blasted cold weather that wont seem to go away I got to thinking, how cold it too cold to fish.  I have fished in -12 degrees before (with no wind) that that no wind makes all the difference in the world.  I only lasted about an hour or so before I got off [...]

Here are the 5 flies you must have in your box this winter.  I really think winter fishing is some of the best because you don’t see as many people, the water is low and clear.  I do love midge hatches in the winter, it might be the best dry fly action of the year.  so here [...]

Fly Fishing Knots I first saw the Bimini Twist tied fast, efficient and to perfection by Daniel our guide when we went Tarpon Fishing in Costa Rica.  He used hands and feet to get that knot in place. I’ve been looking for a place online that demonstrated the proper technique in tying that knot and [...]

There is something special about being on the river when it is snowing huge flakes, no wind, snow is covering everything and no one on the river.  I was talking with someone last week about how good the fishing can be when it is snowing.  Now, what I mean when snowing is not the blizzard [...]

I don’t know why but lately I have wanted to share a few tips that I have learned over the years. Last week I wrote about using a longer tippet and this week I want to briefly talk about the bugs in the river. I have fly fished for over 20 years, avidly doing it [...]

For the last few years I have changed how much tippet I tie on my leader.  I usually have a 9ft 3x leader on and then tie on anywhere from 6 to 8ft of tippet and the diameter depends on situation.  The main reason I started to switch years ago was I felt I could present a much better [...]

Fishing Edge Water by Lance Egan I saw this post about fishing the edges by Lance Egan the other day and wanted to share it.  I have always told newer fly fisherman this tip along with fishing skinny water.  I think many people would be very surprised to learn where fish hold in the river [...]

Fly Casting Techniques Check out the cool vid with lots of  sweet fly casting techniques and tips.  Casting brought to you by Loop Tackle Design.

I was thinking about how cold was the coldest day I have ever fished and then that made me think about what warm winter clothes I have and I really don’t have a lot.  I do remember the coldest I have ever fished was on New Year’s Day 2011 when Dave Hancey and I went [...]

By Bryan Eldredge guide with Utah Fly Guides One of the keys to being a successful fly fishing guide is to understand the complexity of helping our guests learn how to become better fly fishers while helping them catch fish at the same time. The trick is in assessing what our guests can do and [...]

Saltwater Fly Fishing When it comes to selecting the correct size for a bonefish or permit fly, a good general rule is the shallower the water, the smaller the fly.  Regardless of the SIZE of the fly, however, the weight and sink rate is crucial.  When fly fishing any saltwater flats destination, your permit and [...]

Safety First I believe that the longer someone has been fishing, the more that person is concerned with the safe release of the fish.  However, I believe there are certain tips that fly fisherman forget every no and again when landing/releasing a fish.  Here are some tips to remember. #1.  Fish Barbless Hooks It’s easier [...]

Another awesome post from Travis “Dr” Gillespie.  Visit his blog at XstreamOutdoors.com When some people think about fly fishing they think of a technical, elitist, and expensive sport. In some ways it can be, but if you take it step by step it can be as easy as learning how to ride a bike. Here [...]

We don’t really give a lot of tips or advice on the Frenzy due to the fact we really don’t think we know a ton about fishing we just like to fish a lot but here is a simple great tip to help catch more fish.  “When fishing dry flies use two flies.” The last [...]

Here is another great post from Travis “Dr” Gillespie from Xtstream Outdoors.  This list is awesome and I am glad to have made it. ______________________________ There are many reasons why I choose the fish I do for my big fish list. Some are huge, others have a huge story and others are so beautiful they [...]

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