Tying Tuesday: Winter Wonders

This week’s Tying Tuesday features three patterns designed to get down in the water column and tempt sluggish fish to strike. Gilbert Rowley shows you how to tie a colorful, flashy pattern based on a jig hook, which means you can bounce it along the bottom with less fear of hang-ups. Next, Wyoming tier Bob Reece shares his versatile  Fusion Nymph, which sinks quickly, offers enhanced movement in the water, and is super durable. Finally, Tim Flagler walks us through his process for tying an egg imitation that can be tied in a variety of colors, color combinations, weights, and sizes, giving anglers plenty of options to match to conditions and fish preferences.

By Phil Monahan

News

Soča Launches New Line of Fly-Fishing Apparel for Women

Four childhood friends who reconnected through their love of fly-fishing have launched a new brand aimed at what they see as a gap in the market. Named for the river in Slovenia where they made their inaugural angling trip, Soča aims to give female anglers a little more fashion in their adventure apparel:

By Phil Monahan

Gear

Video: Secrets to Catching False Albacore

In this Tips and Tactics episode from Diamonback Fly Rods, Joe Goodspeed breaks down what he's learned from fly fishing for false albacore. From rod, reel, line, and leader setups to fly selection and presentation, Joe shares proven methods to help you bring more consistency to your albie pursuits.

By Phil Monahan

News

Bahamian Guides Demand Laws to Discourage DIY Fishing

At a recent conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Bahamas fly-fishing guides called on their government to crack down on DIY fishing, which they claim is making their jobs more difficult and less lucrative. According to these guides, homeowners are advertising to bring DIY anglers to the islands, which puts more anglers on the fragile flats without any regulation or enforcement.

By Phil Monahan

News
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