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How to Choose the Right Fly Patterns

It’s going to be pretty hard to catch a fish without some flies. You can think of flies as patterns. The pattern is the collection of materials and techniques used for creating a particular fly. There are literally thousands of fly patterns and probably 10’s of thousands of variations available these days. You’ll need to […]

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  • March 5, 2017

How to Hire a Fishing Guide

There is no better way to jump-start your fly fishing career and put you on the fast track than to spend a day out with a good guide. The key is to find a true professional that spends a lot of time on the water. When you decide to hire a guide, inform them that […]

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  • March 5, 2017

Choosing Wader Pants and Wading Boots

Most veteran anglers have a love/hate relationship with their waders. When they’re warm and dry at the end of a long day, life is pretty good. When their wader pants leak and are cold and soaking wet, there is nothing worse. Choosing the Right Wader Pants and Wading Boots Waders pant  are not required to […]

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  • March 5, 2017

Selecting Beginners Fly Fishing Kits & Outfits

We carry a selection of starter kits at all price points from brands we trust. Starter kits are a great way for beginners to get all of the necessary gear, and be confident that everything matches. We’ll help you choose the right kit based on your budget and the fish you want to catch. Getting […]

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  • March 4, 2017

How to Choose the Right Fly Fishing Reels

A fly fishing reel attaches to the bottom end of the fly rod and holds the fly line. They are typically made from aluminum, plastic, carbon fiber, or various polymers. Fly fishing reels are constructed very simple when compared to a normal fishing reel. For every one turn on the handle, the spool of the […]

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  • March 4, 2017