Author: johnnysain

"Were you taught fly casts should be made on a clock from 10 till 2? That method may work fine for short casts in small streams but causes many issues when trying to cast farther. To make longer fly fishing casts with tighter loops, learn to cast in a trapezoidal shape. FFI casting instructor Chris Myers explains and demonstrates this method."

"Whether you're new to lake fishing or looking to fine-tune your techniques, these pro tips will help you increase your hookup rate and read the water like a seasoned angler."

"Don't stay home. You don't know if you don't go."

"Follow along as Signature Tyer Joe Goodspeed teaches us how to nymph fish a caddis hatch with a specific focus on the pupal stage."

"This day ended up as a great example of methodically working a shift by fishing hard, trusting the techniques, and believing what the trout are teaching. For me, this is the best kind of fishing—full of failure and a little frustration, but also with the frequent reward of a fish at the end of the line. I followed through with plans, remaining flexible...

"This is the beginning of what could be the biggest undertaking in my fly fishing career—to catch every trout native to the western United States in their native range."

"I experienced one of the craziest events of my fishing career—hooking into a big golden carp on the fly. These fish are a rare sight, and to have this moment unfold on camera is something I’ll never forget. This video captures the raw excitement of sight fishing for a truly special carp. At first, I thought I was snagged on a log—until it started...

"Fly fishing Finland’s Lake District during the world-class baitfish migration, where trophy brown trout chase prey into shallow, clear rivers. This rare feeding event draws anglers from around the world—and Todd Moen was there to capture it. After 15 years of long-distance collaboration, Todd finally joins Catch Magazine contributor and Vision Fly...

"Tim Flagler explains how to use the material to control your thread to get nice fluffy bodies on your flies."

"In this Skill Builder, we talk about some tools you may need after you buy your initial set of tools, we discuss fly-tying kits versus buying materials à la carte, and we finish up by chatting about head cement and some little tricks to help you use it better."