The author found a solution for his tired, aging eyes: the Carson MagniFly, seen above. (Photo credit: Jenn Watt)
The frustrating part about fly fishing and fly tying is that as you gain more…
The Black Nose Dace is one of those special fly patterns that fly fisherman have favored for years on end. This streamer pattern was created by Art Flick in the early 1950s and works when nothing…
The Beadhead Prince is a classic nymph pattern that will continue to be effective on streams and rivers for years to come. Created by Doug Prince, this special fly incorporates many flashy materials…
Notice how there's nothing blocking the eye of this Carey Special? Many years ago, my buddy and I were fishing a local brook trout river when, without much warning, fish started rising all…
Fly tying as a whole is not a difficult process, but rather the development of several skills that require patience and practice. Throughout the early stages of your tying career, you'll discover…
Caddis fly patterns are some of the most productive patterns that fly fisherman can try and imitate. The majority of a trout's respected diet is aquatic invertebrates and one of the most numerous…
In fly fishing, the Adams fly is easily one of the most recognizable dry flies ever conjured from a vice. Originally designed by Len Halladay of Michigan in 1922, the Adams is as effective on today's…
A fly tying how-to guide with step by step instructions.
Found on streams throughout the United States, the Blue-winged Olive (BWO) mayfly is a staple food source on which trout rely year round. If…
Of all the different fly styles and patterns available for bass, none is more exhilarating to fish than the Foam Bass Popper. Just the thought of a largemouth breaking the surface for a popper makes…
Of all the various mayfly species (about 2,500 worldwide) that inhabit our rivers and lakes, most can be characterized as small, brown and living on or near the bottom during some point of their life…
No other fly fishing fly lure has been carried as far and wide and across as many continents as the wooly bugger. If you plan on fly-fishing lakes, wooly buggers are a must-have for your fly box, and…
