Article about how to catch crevalle jack while fly fishing

Fly Fishing for Jack Crevalle

There are few fish as strong as a jack crevalle, and that’s what makes them such exciting fly fishing quarry. I’ll teach you where to find them and how to catch them.

Article about whether anglers fish during spawning season

To Cast, or Not to Cast

Fishing during trout spawns is generally considered unethical. But is conventional wisdom wrong? I’ll explain why we need to look at this subject through another lens.

Best fly rod warranty

The Best Fly Rod Warranties

Guess what? You’re going to break one of your fly rods eventually. It’s not a question of “if,” but “when.” I’ll explain each company’s warranty, how they work, and my own experiences through the process of getting a rod repaired.

Article about fascinating things I've encountered while fly fishing

Interesting Things I've Encountered (part 2)

Here’s part two of my series of articles showing some of the interesting things I’ve encountered while fly fishing. Everything from footprints to strange insects, it’s all here.

Article answering the question of how many fly rods to own

How Many Fly Rods do I Need?

There’s a simple answer to the question of how many fly rods to own. In this article I’ll explain what you need to consider, from a couple different perspectives.

Article about how to catch whitefish on the fly

Fly Fishing for Whitefish

Yes, you read that correctly. Whitefish. I find them to be fun quarry, often because they can fight well and can be sight-fished. I’ll show you how I’ve caught them on dry flies too.

Article explaining why floating fly line sinks, and how to fix it.

Why does my floating fly line sink?

It’s inevitable that your floating fly line will eventually start sinking. I’ll explain the reasons why this happens, how to fix it, and when it’s time to get new line.

Article on the best fly fishing podcasts

The Best Fly Fishing Podcasts

I’ve listen to a lot of fly fishing podcasts, and I’ve learned a lot from some of them. There are only a handful that rise above the rest. Here’s a short list of the cream of the crop. I’ll also explain which podcasts to avoid, for a variety of reasons.

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