This article originally appeared in the May 1987 issue of Fly Fisherman magazine. Click here for a PDF of the print version of "Insights on Sight Nymphing." Casting to visible fish, or sight fishing, is one of the most challenging forms of trout fishing. The thrill of presenting a fly to a fish that can be seen actively feeding is special, but ...September 27, 2021 By President Jimmy Carter. This article was originally titled "Spruce Creek Diary" in the Jan-Feb 1982 issue of Fly Fisherman magazine. Click here for a PDF of the print version of "Spruce Creek …Fly Fisherman's Best New Wader for 2023 is tough against punctures and abrasion and quiet while hiking, with an articulated fit. The first time I wore Skwala’s new RS Waders was on a remote Montana stream I’d never heard of—and I’ve fished in Montana for 35 years. The creek ran beside a long-abandoned railway line within a massive ranch.To retrieve line, pinch the line under the index finger of your casting hand and pull the line with your opposite hand. Before you cast, you must pull line off the reel. If you want to cast 40 feet, you must pull 40 feet of line off the reel. Stretch the line one arm-length at a time to straighten it.Dick Galland founded and operated Clearwater House on Hat Creek from 1982 to 2005, a fly fishers’ inn, school, and outfitting service. He was West Coast field editor for Fly Fisherman magazine during that time, writing extensively about Northern California fisheries and fishing techniques. He has been a CalTrout member since 1980 …Video That May Interest You. For most of its length the Truckee is a wild trout river. Hatchery fish are limited to the upper 10 miles, from the outlet at Lake Tahoe to its confluence with Trout Creek. The special regulations (wild trout) water begins below Trout Creek, at the lower end of the town of Truckee.Editor's note: Flyfisherman.com will periodically be posting articles written and published before the Internet, from the Fly Fisherman magazine print archives.The wit and wisdom from legendary fly-fishing writers like Ernest Schwiebert, Gary LaFontaine, Lefty Kreh, Robert Traver, Gary Borger, Joan & Lee Wulff, Dave Whitlock, Vince …Flight courtesy Southwings) March 01, 2024 By Tim Zink. This article was originally published in the December 2005 issue of Fly Fisherman. The locals have long been compelled to call West Virginia's Hominy Creek the "Run of Amnesia" because it fishes so well and they wanted to keep it secret. Recently, however, they began talking about it to ...Very few fly anglers have traveled as far and wide as angler, photographer, and author Matt Harris. His book The Fish of a Lifetime, The Best Fly Fishing in the World – Volume One (Fieldsports Press, 2022), is a photojournalistic first-hand account of 42 of Harris’s top fly-fishing destinations spanning 32 countries and 28 fish species.Dec 31, 2022 · Each issue of Fly Fisherman is packed with adventure articles, up-to-date innovations in the sport, and excellent photography. This is the oldest - and probably still the best - magazine for information, new ideas and inspiration for the dedicated fly angler. Fly Fisherman. April/May 2024. Add to favorites. Fly Fisherman is the world's leading magazine for fly fishing. Every issue provides expert advice on the latest fly fishing techniques, the newest tackle and the hottest new fly patterns. Through informative articles, it highlights the best destinations for trout, salmon, steelhead, bass and ... Jan 5, 2018 · Ryan's outfit, Arizona Fly Fishing Adventures, specializes in urban winter carping but is also deadly within a two-hour radius of the city, which includes high country trout fishing in the pine forests of the Mogollon Rim. The Phoenix metro area is dotted with productive urban lakes as well, which are stocked to provide entertainment for the ... Here are the details of the Fly Fisherman Magazine subscription offer: Annual Subscription (5 issues): $11.99. Single Issue: $5.99. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.Now with full digital access, Fly Fisherman provides expert advice on the latest fly fishing techniques, the newest tackle and the hottest new fly patterns. Through informative …December 03, 2020 By Michael Mercer. This story was originally titled “After the Inferno: The Sacramento River is still California’s healthiest and most productive trout river” It appeared in the Oct-Nov-Dec-20 issue of Fly Fisherman. Pulling into the paved access, I noticed with satisfaction that, as usual, my car was the only one in the ...John Shewey, long-time editor-in-chief of Northwest (and American, Southwest, and Eastern) Fly Fishing magazine, is a foremost expert on these beautiful and history-rich fly and fishing style. Spey Flies (Skyhorse Publishing, 2022), an update on his classic Spey Flies & Dee Flies (Frank Amato Publications, 2002), is really an entirely …The author's system takes the mystery out of nymphing. (Dave Whitlock photo) Nymphing, a broad description for fishing imitations of most immature aquatic insects and similar aquatic fish foods such as scuds, worms, snails, (psuedo-nymphs) is a fly-fishing method for most waters and seasons. For nearly 30 years now–since my fly …Bellycrawl: Rob Kolanda created the Bellycrawl a shrimp-like oddity that incorporates a ribbed tungsten body weight to get the fly to sink fast in current and swim hook point up. Rob used the Bellycrawl in 2008 and 2009 to help win first place back-to-back at the South Platte Pro-Am Carp Slam in Denver, Colorado.Joshua Bergan is Fly Fisherman magazine’s digital editor, the former associate publisher at Wilderness Adventures Press, a freelance writer and photographer, and author of the Flyfisher’s Guide to Southwest Montana’s Mountain Lakes and Tributary: Fishing the Northern Rockies’ Periphery. He, his wife Liz, kiddo Thomas, and their dogs ...September 27, 2021 By President Jimmy Carter. This article was originally titled "Spruce Creek Diary" in the Jan-Feb 1982 issue of Fly Fisherman magazine. Click here for a PDF of the print version of "Spruce Creek …Now with full digital access, Fly Fisherman provides expert advice on the latest fly fishing techniques, the newest tackle and the hottest new fly patterns. Through informative …This article originally appeared in the October-November 1972 issue of Fly Fisherman magazine. The emergence period of the mayfly, with the intense activity of the nymph in the pre-hatch stage, is a time of heavy predation by fish. Many anglers who point out the hatching of the mayfly as a minor percentage of the in sect's life as compared to ...Tie down the Fluoro Fibre at the back edge of the hook eye with just two or three tight thread turns. Step 12. 12. Pull the long ends of the Fluoro Fibre back over the top of the fly and catch the fold with a few more tight thread turns. Whip-finish the thread over the fold and clip.Nov 21, 2023 · In the Aug-Sep issue of 2022, Fly Fisherman magazine ran a story written by Dick Galland titled “Historic Opportunity.” In that story, the author outlined the historic significance of the Eel River and its steelhead, explained that the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) 20-year license to operate dams on the Eel had expired, and announced that a group of conservation organizations ... Harrop's Hair Wing Dun Part 2 of 10. Tie in a dozen hackle fibers for the tail at the immediate front edge of the thread ball. Wrap the thread back over the base of the tails to the front of the ball to flare the tail.Sep 27, 2021 · September 27, 2021 By President Jimmy Carter. This article was originally titled "Spruce Creek Diary" in the Jan-Feb 1982 issue of Fly Fisherman magazine. Click here for a PDF of the print version of "Spruce Creek Diary." It was in late May of last year, and my wife Rosalynn and I were taking our first private motor trip since our daughter Amy ... Fly Fisherman's Best New Wader for 2023 is tough against punctures and abrasion and quiet while hiking, with an articulated fit. The first time I wore Skwala’s new RS Waders was on a remote Montana stream I’d never heard of—and I’ve fished in Montana for 35 years. The creek ran beside a long-abandoned railway line within a massive ranch.Sep 29, 2021 · September 29, 2021 By Howard Croston. This article was originally titled "The Extra 5%" in the Aug-Sept 2021 issue of Fly Fisherman magazine. Before we get into the bit that matters, namely refining your nymphing approach and setup to put more fish in the net, I think it’s only right to address the elephant in the room: the term “Euro ... Fly Fisherman. April/May 2024. Add to favorites. Fly Fisherman is the world's leading magazine for fly fishing. Every issue provides expert advice on the latest fly fishing techniques, the newest tackle and the hottest new fly patterns. Through informative articles, it highlights the best destinations for trout, salmon, steelhead, bass and ... Editor's note: Flyfisherman.com will periodically be posting articles written and published before the Internet, from the Fly Fisherman magazine print archives. The wit and wisdom from legendary fly-fishing writers like Ernest Schwiebert, Gary LaFontaine, Lefty Kreh, Robert Traver, Dave Whitlock, Al Caucci & Bob Nastasi, Vince Marinaro, Doug …Most serious fly fishermen know that mayflies exist in three separate life stages. But the mayfly's appearance and behavior do not conform to any of these stages during the emergence. (Rene Harrop illustration) May 24, 2022 By Rene Harrop. Editor's note: Flyfisherman.com will periodically be posting articles written and published before the ...One of the strongest and most dependable knots is the Pitzen knot—also know as the Eugene bend knot, 16/20 knot, or simply the fisherman’s knot. Eugene bend knot. (Joe Mahler illustration) You can find out for yourself how strong this knot is by simply tying two hooks together with a single strand of nylon monofilament.Fly Fisherman is the world's leading magazine for fly fishing. Every issue provides expert advice on the latest fly fishing techniques, the newest tackle and the hottest new fly …First, hold the line in your line hand. If you hold the line in your rod hand the haul will be ineffective. This can be a tough habit to break. Start the pickup by lifting the line smoothly off the water until only the leader or fly is still on the surface. Try keeping the rod nearly parallel to the ground as you lift.October 28, 2023 By Paul Weamer. Pick up a copy of Fly Fisherman's special publication Destinations 2023 here! There’s a valley in southwest Montana that is accurately called Paradise. It lies between the outskirts of the small town of Livingston on its northern end and Yankee Jim Canyon on the Yellowstone River to the south.Editor's note: Flyfisherman.com will periodically be posting articles written and published before the Internet, from the Fly Fisherman magazine print archives. The wit and wisdom from legendary fly-fishing writers like Ernest Schwiebert, Gary LaFontaine, Lefty Kreh, John Voelker, Al Caucci & Bob Nastasi, Vince Marinaro, Doug Swisher & …American Angler is a magazine and website for fly fishers of all levels and interests. Find articles, news, destinations, conservation, and more about fly fishing in the US and …And beginning in April 2014, every U.S. Patagonia retail store will sell a Simple Fly Fishing kit for $280, which includes a tenkara rod, a box of 12 flies (recommended by Yvon Chouinard), line & leader, and the new book Simple Fly Fishing, coauthored by Craig Mathews and Mauro Mazzo. The Next Generation.This article was originally titled "Secret Season" in the Feb-March 2012 issue of Fly Fisherman magazine. Some anglers are saddened by the onset of winter, while others welcome the change of season. For many, winter is a time to tie flies and replenish their fly boxes, watch DVDs, or read magazine articles and books to refine their …A magazine. by fly fishermen for fly fishermen. About US. Pubished independently by TIGHT LOOP PRODUCTIONS (PTY) LTD, The Complete Fly Fisherman magazine is …Jan 8, 2016 · To retrieve line, pinch the line under the index finger of your casting hand and pull the line with your opposite hand. Before you cast, you must pull line off the reel. If you want to cast 40 feet, you must pull 40 feet of line off the reel. Stretch the line one arm-length at a time to straighten it. Feb 8, 2024 · Cathy with an Atlantic salmon from Ireland's Ballynahinch River. (Barry & Cathy Beck photo) February 08, 2024 By Ross Purnell. Fly-fishing legend Cathy Beck passed away suddenly on February 7, 2024, while hosting a group of fly fishers at Laguna Verde Lodge, aka “Jurassic Lake,” in a remote region of Argentina. She was 71 years old. January 05, 2021 By Barry Beck. This story was originally titled “Charlie Charlesworth: Bringing the Lackawanna River back to life.”. It appeared in the Feb-Mar 2021 issue of Fly Fisherman. The Lackawanna River in Northeastern Pennsylvania was called a “waking giant” in a recent Fly Fisherman feature article (Aug-Sep 2018), was included ...And beginning in April 2014, every U.S. Patagonia retail store will sell a Simple Fly Fishing kit for $280, which includes a tenkara rod, a box of 12 flies (recommended by Yvon Chouinard), line & leader, and the new book Simple Fly Fishing, coauthored by Craig Mathews and Mauro Mazzo. The Next Generation.August 10, 2022 By Rich Simms. On January 23, 2022, the angling and conservation world lost a giant. Just one week shy of his 99th birthday, Frank Moore passed away peacefully, surrounded by Jeanne, the love of his life, and the rest of his family. Frank survived D-Day in Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge before coming back to Oregon to ... 2023 GEAR GUIDE | Fly Fusion Editorial Staff. Our team had the chance to test a pile of gear from a variety of hard-working, innovative companies which specialize in fly fishing; the least we could do was put it through the rigours. After a season of wading, walking, casting and cursing, we present our annual Time Tested Reviews feature. The new season of Fly Fusion TV is set to debuted February 16 at 9 p.m. ET exclusively on World Fishing Network (WFN), presented by Scientific Anglers, Skwala, St. Croix, and Yeti.Season 4, entitled “Legendary Waters with Legendary Anglers,” features Fly Fusion magazine Founding Editor Derek Bird alongside a plethora of well-known fly …March 03, 2023 By James Suleski. This article was originally titled "Pennsylvania Natives" in the "The Migration" column of the April-May 2023 issue. Pennsylvania isn’t doing enough to save its remaining native brook trout. A 2006 Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture (EBTJV) report stated that Pennsylvania had fewer than 1% of historically wild ...Now with full digital access, Fly Fisherman provides expert advice on the latest fly fishing techniques, the newest tackle and the hottest new fly patterns. Through informative …Aug 28, 2023 · That’s the story of Tom Derry, the engaging personality at the center of the new film presented by Patagonia titled simply TOM. The portrait by filmmakers Asher Koles and Chase White shares the lifetime journey of an Oregon-born adventurer who discovered fishing at a young age and dedicated a great portion of his life to chasing steelhead ... To retrieve line, pinch the line under the index finger of your casting hand and pull the line with your opposite hand. Before you cast, you must pull line off the reel. If you want to cast 40 feet, you must pull 40 feet of line off the reel. Stretch the line one arm-length at a time to straighten it.Joshua Bergan is Fly Fisherman magazine’s digital editor, the former associate publisher at Wilderness Adventures Press, a freelance writer and photographer, and author of the Flyfisher’s Guide to Southwest Montana’s Mountain Lakes and Tributary: Fishing the Northern Rockies’ Periphery. He, his wife Liz, kiddo Thomas, and their dogs ...Fly Fisherman is the world's leading magazine for fly fishing. Every issue provides expert advice on the latest fly fishing techniques, the newest tackle and the hottest new fly …Jan 8, 2016 · To retrieve line, pinch the line under the index finger of your casting hand and pull the line with your opposite hand. Before you cast, you must pull line off the reel. If you want to cast 40 feet, you must pull 40 feet of line off the reel. Stretch the line one arm-length at a time to straighten it. Dave Whitlock, one of the most important figures in the history of modern fly fishing and one of the most iconic figures to ever grace the pages of Fly Fisherman magazine, passed away on Nov. 24, 2022, succumbing to a significant stroke he suffered at his home on Thanksgiving night. News of Whitlock’s passing began to circulate in the fly ... Fly Fisherman is the world's leading magazine of fly fishing. Every issue provides expert advice on the latest fly fishing techniques, the newest tackle and the hottest new fly patterns. Through informative articles, it highlights the best destinations for trout, salmon, steelhead, bass and saltwater species around the world. Certainly the South Fork Boise, which lies about 70 miles east of Boise, is one of the West's most wonderful wild-trout fisheries, offering heavily spotted and bright-sided rainbows that feed consistently on abundant mayfly, stonefly, and caddis hatches. The river flows through a remote arid canyon, which abounds with wildlife, including mule ...Editor's note: Flyfisherman.com will periodically be posting articles written and published before the Internet, from the Fly Fisherman magazine print archives. The wit and wisdom from legendary fly-fishing writers like Ernest Schwiebert, Gary LaFontaine, Lefty Kreh, Robert Traver, Al Caucci & Bob Nastasi, Vince Marinaro, Doug Swisher & Carl Richards, …The new regulations would be the first significant change to redfish regulations in 35 years. Members of the American Saltwater Guides Association appeared November 7 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to ensure that the new 3-fish, 18-24-inch limit on redfish is passed into law. (Ross Purnell photo) November 07, 2023 By Fly Fisherman …Most fly fishers day-hike to the high lakes. If you are in reasonably good shape and travel light, you can easily make a 5-mile hike in two hours. ... All Fly Fisherman subscribers now have digital access to …Most serious fly fishermen know that mayflies exist in three separate life stages. But the mayfly's appearance and behavior do not conform to any of these stages during the emergence. (Rene Harrop illustration) May 24, 2022 By Rene Harrop. Editor's note: Flyfisherman.com will periodically be posting articles written and published before the ...We bring you the best information on local and exotic destinations, tactics and techniques to help fly fishers of all skill levels catch more fish, new fly patterns from the world's best...The new regulations would be the first significant change to redfish regulations in 35 years. Members of the American Saltwater Guides Association appeared November 7 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to ensure that the new 3-fish, 18-24-inch limit on redfish is passed into law. (Ross Purnell photo) November 07, 2023 By Fly Fisherman …Here are the details of the Fly Fisherman Magazine subscription offer: Annual Subscription (5 issues): $11.99. Single Issue: $5.99. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.November 8, 2023 ·. Fly Fisherman's 2024 Gear Guide is now on sale at book stores and magazine racks nationwide, and online at osgnewstand.com. It's filled with award-winning and innovative products coming in the New Year. If you are thinking of making a major purchasing decision, wait until you read the reviews!This article is a bit of a reboot of an article that originally appeared in Fly Fisherman in 1990 on fish vision entitled “How Trout See” by Gordon Byrnes. The science has progressed, so Don Stazicker updated the original. You can read the original "How Trout See" here. You cast accurately with just enough slack to defeat drag, and your fly ...Editor's note: Flyfisherman.com will periodically be posting articles written and published before the Internet, from the Fly Fisherman magazine print archives. The wit and wisdom from legendary fly-fishing writers like Ernest Schwiebert, Gary LaFontaine, Lefty Kreh, John Voelker, Al Caucci & Bob Nastasi, Vince Marinaro, Doug Swisher & …Feb 17, 2022 · February 17, 2022 By Ross Purnell. This article was originally titled "The Real Montana" in the 2021 Destinations issue of Fly Fisherman magazine. “Big Hole” is a loose translation of a Nez Perce term used to describe a deep, dark canyon. The Nez Perce called themselves the Nimiipuu, and for them, the Big Hole wasn’t home—it was a ... Here are the details of the Fly Fisherman Magazine subscription offer: Annual Subscription (5 issues): $11.99. Single Issue: $5.99. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Most fly fishermen equate Blue-winged Olives with Baetis mayflies (left). The natural's gray-olive body and blue-gray wings give it its common name. Caucci and Nastasi's olive Compara-dun (top left) and the Swisher/Richards No-hackle Dun (top right) are both good fly choices during a hatch. (Main image: Ted Fauceglia; inset images: …The Big Hole and other southwest Montana rivers are facing an ongoing decline in their trout populations, and guides, outfitters, fly-shop owners and anglers are expressing grave concerns about the worsening situation. Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) data from the Big Hole River reveals the lowest recorded numbers of brown and …Joshua Bergan is Fly Fisherman magazine’s digital editor, the former associate publisher at Wilderness Adventures Press, a freelance writer and photographer, and author of the Flyfisher’s Guide to Southwest Montana’s Mountain Lakes and Tributary: Fishing the Northern Rockies’ Periphery. He, his wife Liz, kiddo Thomas, and their dogs ...November 8, 2023 ·. Fly Fisherman's 2024 Gear Guide is now on sale at book stores and magazine racks nationwide, and online at osgnewstand.com. It's filled with award-winning and innovative products coming in the New Year. If you are thinking of making a major purchasing decision, wait until you read the reviews!Fly Fisherman is the world's leading magazine for fly fishing. Every issue provides expert advice on the latest fly fishing techniques, the newest tackle and the hottest new fly …Fly Fisherman is the world's leading magazine for fly fishing.All Fly Fisherman subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and …This article originally appeared in the March 1977 issue of Fly Fisherman magazine. Click here for a PDF of the print version of "Selections from Anatomy of a Fisherman." In 1958 a man, already a giant within his beloved Michigan Upper Peninsula, loomed large upon the American literary scene with his best-selling novel, Anatomy of a … 2023 GEAR GUIDE | Fly Fusion Editorial Staff. Our team had the chance to test a pile of gear from a variety of hard-working, innovative companies which specialize in fly fishing; the least we could do was put it through the rigours. After a season of wading, walking, casting and cursing, we present our annual Time Tested Reviews feature. Fly Fisherman magazine's Keith Marlor gets an in-person, step-by-step tutorial from Mud Hole pros Matt Stefan and Chris Adams on the intricacies of building the perfect fly rod to spec. The process of building a rod exactly how you want it is not only rewarding but will make you a more effective angler. ... All Fly Fisherman subscribers …There are two rules of thumb for maintaining the taper of your leader. First, never drop more than two sizes of tippet at a time. For example, you never want to tie 5X tippet directly to a 1X leader. Instead, go from 1X to 3X, and then from 3X to 4X, and then tie on the 2' piece of 5X tippet to complete your 5X leader.And beginning in April 2014, every U.S. Patagonia retail store will sell a Simple Fly Fishing kit for $280, which includes a tenkara rod, a box of 12 flies (recommended by Yvon Chouinard), line & leader, and the new book Simple Fly Fishing, coauthored by Craig Mathews and Mauro Mazzo. The Next Generation. All Fly Fisherman subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine.
This article is a bit of a reboot of an article that originally appeared in Fly Fisherman in 1990 on fish vision entitled “How Trout See” by Gordon Byrnes. The science has progressed, so Don Stazicker updated the original. You can read the original "How Trout See" here. You cast accurately with just enough slack to defeat drag, and your fly .... Mode mobile
All Fly Fisherman subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and …Jan 4, 2022 · NOTE: This rod won the 2022 Best New Freshwater Rod Fly Fisherman Gear Guide award. $1,000 | orvis.com. Sage Trout Spey G5. In the late fall, insects hatches taper off, and trout move into their slower winter holding areas. It’s the perfect time of year to swing streamers with a Spey rod. But let’s be serious. 58K Followers, 1,840 Following, 2,973 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Fly Fisherman Magazine (@flyfishermanmagazine) Bellycrawl: Rob Kolanda created the Bellycrawl a shrimp-like oddity that incorporates a ribbed tungsten body weight to get the fly to sink fast in current and swim hook point up. Rob used the Bellycrawl in 2008 and 2009 to help win first place back-to-back at the South Platte Pro-Am Carp Slam in Denver, Colorado.Editor's note: Flyfisherman.com will periodically be posting articles written and published before the Internet, from the Fly Fisherman magazine print archives. The wit and wisdom from legendary fly-fishing writers like Ernest Schwiebert, Gary LaFontaine, Lefty Kreh, Robert Traver, Dave Whitlock, Al Caucci & Bob Nastasi, Vince Marinaro, …About US. Pubished independently by TIGHT LOOP PRODUCTIONS (PTY) LTD, The Complete Fly Fisherman magazine is South Africa's premier fly fishing magazine which is sold by subscription (both digital and hard copy) across the globe, as well as in Southern Africa through the newsagent system. The Complete Fly Fisherman has received …October 28, 2023 By Paul Weamer. Pick up a copy of Fly Fisherman's special publication Destinations 2023 here! There’s a valley in southwest Montana that is accurately called Paradise. It lies between the outskirts of the small town of Livingston on its northern end and Yankee Jim Canyon on the Yellowstone River to the south.Editor's note: Flyfisherman.com will periodically be posting articles written and published before the Internet, from the Fly Fisherman magazine print archives. The wit and wisdom from legendary fly-fishing writers like Ernest Schwiebert, Gary LaFontaine, Lefty Kreh, Robert Traver, Al Caucci & Bob Nastasi, Vince Marinaro, Doug Swisher & Carl Richards, …This article originally appeared in the May 1977 issue of Fly Fisherman magazine. Click here for a PDF of the print version of "Saltwater for Starters, Part 2." [The following is the second in a series of two articles in which Mark Sosin explains the fundamentals of fly-fishing in salt water. In his previous article (1977 Season Opener …This article originally appeared in the October-November 1972 issue of Fly Fisherman magazine. The emergence period of the mayfly, with the intense activity of the nymph in the pre-hatch stage, is a time of heavy predation by fish. Many anglers who point out the hatching of the mayfly as a minor percentage of the in sect's life as compared to ...Feb 2, 2022 · This article was originally titled "Going the Distance" in the Oct-Nov-Dec 2010 issue of Fly Fisherman magazine. While saltwater fly fishers depend on the efficacy of a quick 90-foot cast, and the most successful West Coast steelhead anglers cast long lines all day, many trout fishers disregard and refuse to refine their distance casting skills. The Big Hole and other southwest Montana rivers are facing an ongoing decline in their trout populations, and guides, outfitters, fly-shop owners and anglers are expressing grave concerns about the worsening situation. Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP) data from the Big Hole River reveals the lowest recorded numbers of brown and …It appeared in the Feb-Mar 2021 issue of Fly Fisherman. When the reliable spring mayfly hatches are complete, and fly fishers anxiously await the fall mayflies to start their dances, we focus on insects that captivate the attention of trout in the summer months. This often means terrestrials.Armpit Lies. On many fast mountainous rivers, the fish prefer "armpit lies," or those inside seams at the head of a run. These lies often produce arm-jolting takes, but they can be extremely difficult to fish, especially with swung flies. For this reason, they often go under-plied, even on busy weekend days.Dec 31, 2022 · Each issue of Fly Fisherman is packed with adventure articles, up-to-date innovations in the sport, and excellent photography. This is the oldest - and probably still the best - magazine for information, new ideas and inspiration for the dedicated fly angler. .