Tippets: Windy Casts, Summer Catch & Release, Family River Trips

August 11, 2015 By: Erin Block

  • From loop size, line speed and line plane, watch a recent video from Bumcast and Swift Fly Fishing on improving techniques for casting into the wind.
  • Proper handling techniques are especially important in summer months, which have warmer, less-oxygenated water, making recovery harder for fish. Read important tips for catch and release techniques, via The Fishing Wire.
  • While the miles covered might be shorter, river trips with kids in tow can be a great time for the whole family. Read strategies for a successful float via Steven Brutger on Stalking the Seam.