Losing a fish is often the most disappointing event in angling (save physical harm of course), but a strong runner-up is realizing you forgot a piece of gear you needed after a long journey to your…
Camping activities are many, depending on the season, natural terrain, and the regions' attractions. Fishing is a popular camping companion activity. But one type of fishing usually draws the…
This year, my New Year’s resolution is to focus on and improve my fly-fishing techniques and skills both as a guide and fisherman. I plan on working at least one hour, three times per week on these…
Christmas, we all know, is a time for giving and most of us will have done so with thoughtful gifts purchased with hard-earned money.
These material things are always welcome, but I think now is also…
Years ago, I had an interesting conversation with a very good fly angler who routinely took a lot of big brook trout out of northern Ontario's fabled Nipigon River. This was a guy who lived within…
In Ontario, come November, all but the die-hard anglers quit fly fishing for the year — for a number of reasons. First, many trout waters close at the end of September. Second, it’s hunting season.…
Epoxies and cements like Fly Head Cement can bulletproof the heads of your fly patterns, preventing threads from unraveling.
If you were to step into an average fly fishing shop and ask to see their…
Out of all the different fly fishing items a fly angler uses Fly rods need to be protected above all else to ensure their long life. Anglers can spend hundreds of dollars on a quality fly rod so it…
Out of all the important skills associated with becoming a successful fly fisherman, one of the most significant to having a great day out in the water would have to be fly casting. While there are…
In my part of the world, ice fishing season is rapidly approaching and fly fishing season is standing there waving a sad goodbye in the rearview mirror.
So what’s a fly angler to do?
The obvious…
When it comes to trout fishing success and discovering the thrill of winching in a big one, it's important to remember that each piece of your angling gear plays a pivotal role in your success. A…
Dry-Fly Line Mending
To the beginning dry-fly angler, the ability to present a drag-free drift probably doesn't seem all that important or difficult compared to the numerous skills needed for a…
