It wasn’t so long ago that as a fly fisherman, if you wanted a leader to properly present your fly, you had to tie them yourself. There were endless discussions on what was the right formula for the situation you were fishing. What was right material for a given situation? What about length…or diameter? It went on and on. You couldn’t have three fishermen together for very long before the subject would come up. Even before the myriad of magazine articles, many book authors preached their theory of how a leader should be tied. If you had fished for any … Continue reading →

Continuing our discussion about the little things that make a big difference we turn to products ranging from sunglasses to fly boxes which taken individually, are perhaps not of great import. Collectively, however, they represent the classic case of the whole being greater than the sum of it’s parts. By getting our equipment in order we come closer to achieving our goal of fly fishing effectively, efficiently and hassle free. Spotting Fish/Optics Typical Scenario: The angler is late on the hook set because they don’t see the fish moving to the fly in advance of the take. Or, the angler … Continue reading →

They say it’s the little things in life that can make it all worthwhile, and fly fishing is no different. A little attention to detail can make your gear and tackle work for you rather than against you. Flies that won’t float, leaders that won’t turn over or break too easily, or hunting through the 101 pockets of your fishing vest for that elusive but essential item are just a few of the myriad frustrations which can humiliate even the staunchest of anglers. Volumes have been written on the whys and wherefores of rod and reel design not to mention … Continue reading →