Jason Akl News & Tips

News & Tips: Learning the Roll Cast
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Learning the Roll Cast

Out of all the important skills associated with becoming a successful fly fisherman, one of the most significant to…
News & Tips: Last Chance for King Salmon
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Last Chance for King Salmon

As the tributary fishing season gets close to its end here in Northern Wisconsin the biggest of the salmon stealthily…
News & Tips: Tying Season Has Begun
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Tying Season Has Begun

With the appearance of snow on the ground this weekend, fly tying season has officially kicked off. I am by no means a…
News & Tips: Dry and Wet-Fly Line Mending Techniques...
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Dry and Wet-Fly Line Mending Techniques

Dry-Fly Line Mending To the beginning dry-fly angler, the ability to present a drag-free drift probably doesn't seem…
News & Tips: The Wet Fly Swing
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The Wet Fly Swing

Wet flies are traditional fly patterns that were originally tied to mimic insects which had been swept beneath the…
News & Tips: North Dakota is a Duck Hunters Paradise...
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North Dakota is a Duck Hunters Paradise

As an avid duck hunter in northern Wisconsin, I thought that I knew what good duck hunting was all about. I can still…
News & Tips: Patterning Your Shotgun for Ducks
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Patterning Your Shotgun for Ducks

If you are like myself, getting ready for duck hunting season can be a little chaotic trying to get everything in…
News & Tips: Spinners and Salmon
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Spinners and Salmon

Just because you are not a fly fisherman it does not mean that you cannot chase salmon as they make their way up the…
News & Tips: Fly Tying with Biots
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Fly Tying with Biots

One of the most interesting and unique materials to ever grace a fly has to be the biot feather. This one-of-a-kind…
News & Tips: How to Choose What Fly Lines Work Best for Each Type of Fish...
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How to Choose What Fly Lines Work Best for Each Type of Fish

If you are new to fly fishing then you are probably overwhelmed with the amount of new tackle and terms you need to…
News & Tips: Fins and Feathers
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Fins and Feathers

Out of all the different seasons, fall time in the northwoods presents the outdoorsman with a plethora of hunting and…
News & Tips: Silent Salmon
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Silent Salmon

As the fall cold weather takes hold, the desire to hunt among outdoorsmen leaves rivers and streams vacant. This lack…