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How to Swing Flies for Steelhead: The Step-Down Method That Covers Every Run
Steelhead fishing, British Columbia | photo by AshleyBelle Swinging flies for steelhead means casting at a downstream...
How to Roll Cast for Bass in Tight Cover: The March Technique Most Fly Anglers Underuse
The roll cast is the most effective fly-casting technique for reaching March bass in tight cover — overhanging trees...
How to Manage Fly Line in Saltwater: Prevent Tangles, Missed Shots, and Lost Fish
photo by Anthony Proper saltwater fly line management comes down to four controllable skills — stacking coils in the...
How to Mend Fly Line: When to Mend Upstream vs. Downstream for Drag-Free Drifts
An upstream mend — a firm lift and flip of the line above the indicator or fly — counteracts the pull of the faster...
Fly Presentation for Spooky Flats Fish: Getting Eats in Clear, Shallow Water
Tailing bonefish often have their heads down and won't notice a fly that lands several feet away, but with moving...
Warmwater Sight Fishing Tips: How to Spot Fish in Shallow Water
Searching the lily pads in Florida | photo by Brandon Sight fishing success comes down to three learnable skills...
Sight Fishing Fundamentals: Building the Visual Skills That Make February Florida Trips Productive
The bass was twenty feet away, hovering over a sandy depression in three feet of water, and you would have walked right...
3 Essential Spey Casts Every Steelheader Needs to Master
photo by Josef Three Spey casts—the Double Spey, Snap-T, and Perry Poke—will effectively cover ninety percent of...
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