Category Archives: Tippets

Bluegill and their relatives in the sunfish family can be great fun on a fly rod. Just as spring is getting started, Dave and Emily Whitlock present stalking strategies and fly choices from their book Seasons of the Sunfish via … more →

There are long-running discussions comparing fly fishing and golf. And whatever your opinion on the matter, Kirk Werner gives a clear overview of the similarities and differences that everyone will enjoy. Via Unaccomplished Angler. Casting a heavily weighted rig can “the sexy … more →

On his own pilgrimage of sorts, writer Neil Waugh travels to Jasper National Park in search of bull trout. He recounts the history of the landscape and his experience within in a recent article originally featured in The Edmonton Sun. Go … more →

A film documentary Not Yet Begun to Fight, features the story of four war veterans and their search for peace returning home. One marine, Erik Goodge, found solace and healing through fly fishing and the help of the organization Warriors … more →

What people say and what they actually mean can be two different things entirely. And when it comes to fly fishing, perhaps even more so. From favorite streams to setting the hook, Nick Sliwkanich distills the true meanings on his … more →

Cameron Mortenson catches up with Ivan Orsic and Russell Schnitzer about their new collaborative film project, “The Fly Collective.” View their recently released film short, as well as read about their vision for future projects, via The Fiberglass Manifesto. With … more →

Choosing the right fly for carp fishing can be as much dependent on conditions as the actual fly itself. Check out some of the best flies for different water types, via In the Riffle. Marine biologist for the Bonefish and … more →

When it comes to fish and flies, writes Kirk Deeter, familiarity breeds contempt. Which just might explain why the unique creations of individual tiers often prove the most effective. Via Field & Stream. For a chance to win a box of … more →

Translated by Alex Marinushkin from the Russian book Fishes of Russia: Life and catching of our fresh-water fishes (1875), this article excerpt provides an interesting, educational, and historical read. What is it that makes an angler successful? Guide Kip Vieth provides … more →

Project Healing Waters has announced their annual 2-Fly charity tournament, set to be held on April 27 at Rose River Farm in Syria, Virginia. This flagship fundraiser is set to include appearances by fly fishing celebrities as well as a … more →