Author: johnnysain
The Usual as a Snowshoe Hare Sulphur
"Based on Fran Betters' 'The Usual,' this variation is tied to imitate a common sulphur mayfly hatch." The Usual—Snowshoe Hare Variation Hook: #12-14 dry fly Thread: Yellow or cream Tail: Snowshoe hare's foot (natural or white) Body: Yellow or cream dubbing Wing: Snowshoe hare's foot (natural or white)
How to Whip Finish a Fly
"Ryan Ratliff from Mad River Outfitters explains how to whip finish a fly using a whip finisher."
Switching Up the Mojo in Florida
"Sometimes one is all it takes."
Fly Fishing Iceland’s Otherworldly Waterfalls
"Join me for an unforgettable day of fly fishing in Iceland’s wild landscapes. I set out alone with my fly rod, camera, and a sense of adventure deep into a remote valley in southern Iceland. This tributary of the mighty Skaftá River holds an incredible population of sea-run brown trout, and I had no idea I was about to experience one of the most epic...
Must-Have Trout Flies
"Tyler Boroff tells us about some of his signature trout flies and why they should be in your fly box."
Smallmouth Bass in the Wild West
"We all know Idaho has good trout fishing and potatoes. But if BLC is going to be headquartered in ID, we need something more than that—smallmouth. So after countless hours of research and pouring over maps, we headed out on our inaugural journey to find smallies in Idaho."
Big Brown Trout in the South: Fly Fishing With Southeastern Anglers
"So what could go wrong while fly fishing for trophy brown trout in Kentucky? Well, this time around, a little magic happens."
How to Fly Fish Tailouts
"Tailouts are challenging yet rewarding fly fishing spots for trout in rivers. Effective strategies include a careful approach, understanding current dynamics, and using techniques like nymphing and streamers to avoid spooking fish and increase catch success in every pool you fish."
When to Fish a Double-Dry Setup: Spring Dry Fly Fishing
"When the glare is bad and the flies are so small they're hard to see—that's when it's time for a double-dry fly setup."
Fly Casting in Wind: Do it Better Not Harder
"When you are fly casting in windy conditions, it's tempting to cast harder and harder to reach your target. This generally results in wider loops and less distance. In this video, see the effect harder casts have on your rod and line and learn how to make longer, more effective fly fishing casts with less effort."