Author: johnnysain

I’m a bit of a streamer junkie, not just as an angler but as a collector as well. I love everything about those fluffy, shiny, wiggly little bugs. I’m constantly hunting for and creating new patterns. My fly tying desk looks like a tragic accident where a rooster, a deer, and a box of Christmas tinsel somehow exploded. Whenever a fly shop owner sees me...

"Fishing from a raft can have its own challenges, Here Tom and Mark discuss how to avoid chaos with timing and observing what each other are doing."

"For my brother and I, fly fishing for Brook Trout in the Appalachian Mountains has sparked a deep passion for these fish and the places they live. Learn how Artificial Intelligence is being used to conserve the 'world's most beautiful fish.'"

"George Daniel demonstrates how to practice fly-cast loop control off the water using a hula hoop where you can focus on the technique rather than on catching fish. He uses micro hauls to create line speed and tighter loops, which can help cast into wind or cast around tight spots in small streams. George also shows us how to open up our loops when casting...

"With so many options—mayflies, caddis, stoneflies, midges, dry flies, nymphs, and streamers—it’s easy to feel lost when looking at your fly box. But don’t worry. We’ll walk you through some simple strategies and formulas to help you confidently pick the right fly for any fishing situation."

Question: I've gone to mostly barbless flies and my lost-fish rate has rocketed because of it. Now I'm hearing that barbless hooks don't make much difference for fish survival. I want to do the right thing, but I also want to bring fish to the net. Are barbless hooks truly better for the fish? Answer: We totally get the conundrum. For years now, fly fishers...

More and more, you see women becoming professional fishing guides around the world, and they are bringing their fresh enthusiasm to the profession. If you're planning a fly fishing trip to New Zealand's South Island, known worldwide for its exceptional angling, you're in for a treat. Two remarkable women guides are revolutionizing the industry there...

Every fly angler wonders what lies beneath. Out on our favorite rivers, where we may have caught hundreds of trout in the past, we wonder if there’s some monstrous trout lurking in the shadows of our favorite runs and pools that’s always been just out of reach. Eventually it becomes a question that needs to be answered and, aside from packing a harpoon...