Tag: Rising Fish

On my third cast of the morning, I hear the tell-tale clunk of the fly hitting the rod. I figure no big deal. Just a quick untangle and we're back in business. But oh what a tangle. No excuses either -- there was no wind, and the creek runs through an open, grassy pasture. The banks are high but I’m fishing straight upstream. There’s nothing I was...

Have a question you want answered? Email it to us at [email protected]. Question: You’ve written several pieces about which knots to use for terminal tackle, but nothing about the other kind of common fly-fishing knots: the unintended ones you create because of wind or bad casting. A guide once told me that about half his job was untangling other...

A few weeks ago I was preparing to fish the evening hatch on a fertile mountain river.  I shared my beat—an pocky expanse of prime dry fly water some 400 yards long—with one other angler.  We both hit the water at the same time—around 6pm.  Knowing from the previous few days' experience that my prime window of opportunity would begin at 8:15 and...

This pack features dedicated floatant/bottle holders, a horizontal tippet leash, tool slots, "tippet 4-life" pocket, lash system, and neoprene strap. MSRP: $59. Find more info on the Rising Fish Web site.  More mentions of Rising Fish on MidCurrent.

Angle Tweezers Rising Fish's angle tweezers are ergonomically sized with a rubber grip for comfort.  The magnetic tapered tips are designed to allow tiers to easily hold small hooks and materials.  The retail price is $9 4" BTS Pliers These pliers feature a flat tapered magnetic tip for debarbing tiny flies, as well as a properly spaced single lock so you...