A fly rod is the only rod in fishing that has to cast its line instead of its lure. In spin and bait fishing, a dense lure is heavy enough to pull a...
Guides
Tarpon Fishing
Tarpon fishing means pursuing Megalops atlanticus, the so-called Silver King, on shallow saltwater flats and along passes, beaches, and channels of...
Dry Fly Patterns
Dry flies are artificial imitations of adult aquatic insects tied to ride on top of the water rather than sink through it. Their job is to present the...
Fly Fishing Line Setup
A fly fishing line setup is four components attached in sequence between the reel and the fly: backing, fly line, leader, and tippet. Each component...
Fly Fishing Knots
Knots are the breaking-strength gate of the entire fly fishing line system. The strongest tippet in the world is only as strong as the knot that...
Fly Rod Weight Chart
A fly rod's weight is a line-pairing instruction, not a strength rating. The number stamped above the cork (a 5, an 8, a 12) tells you the...
Why Is It Called Fly Fishing
The technique is called fly fishing because the lure tied to the end of the line is an artificial fly, a hook dressed with feathers, fur, thread, and...
Fishing Gifts
Most "fishing gifts" lists treat the sport as a single hobby with a single set of accessories. It is not. A bass angler running a baitcaster on a...
Gift For Fisherman Who Has Everything
The hard part is not finding fishing gifts. The hard part is finding one that lands when the recipient already owns rods in three line weights, three...
How Much To Tip Fishing Guide
The direct answer is 15 to 20 percent of the trip cost in the United States, with 20 percent the working default for a competent day and the floor...