Fly Fishing

One of the greatest thrills in Pacific Northwest fly fishing is bringing large anadramous fish to a surface fly. While surface fishing in the saltwater is not as popular as subsurface fly fishing, feeding saltwater coho salmon will take a popper quite aggressively. Neah Bay is the best place to cast flies for coho salmon in Washington State, and I believe it’s also the best place to catch coho / silver salmon on a cast popper. Of course, there’s a long tradition of trolling flies on the surfac

Like all bass fishing, bass fly fishing has exploded in popularity. The largemouth bass is considered by many the greatest of all gamefish. Once limited to just the Eastern United States, the largemouth bass has been introduced all over the continent. When most people think of bass fishing they think of, stiff fiberglass rods, heavy lines and large lures. But more and more fisherman are finding the advantage of fly fishing for this game fish. Advantages of fly fishing: Fly fishing allows th

The term “ fly fishing gear” can be used to refer to a lot of parts of your fly fishing supplies. In this article, we’ll discuss various piece of fly fishing gear that are important to have on hand. You already know you need a rod and reel, but there’s so much more involved in your fly fishing gear. Of course, you’ll need to have a variety of flies to use as bait for the fish. Flies are meant to mimic the look and movement of a fish’s natural food source. Some fish prefer different flies, an

Picture this; you've spent some time hiking into a small stream in the back country. It's early morning, mist is rising and the midges that have been swarming around you are breakfast for the small browns you have come to catch. You quietly walk up to the stream, watching the swirls of rising fish. You tie a nymph onto your leader and step into the water. A trout skids away from under your feet, its flight sending out warning signals as bright as any neon light. The feeding fish flee in respons

Like all bass fishing, bass fly fishing has exploded in popularity. The largemouth bass is considered by many the greatest of all gamefish. Once limited to just the Eastern United States, the largemouth bass has been introduced all over the continent. When most people think of bass fishing they think of, stiff fiberglass rods, heavy lines and large lures. But more and more fisherman are finding the advantage of fly fishing for this game fish. Advantages of fly fishing: Fly fishing allows the angler a wider variety of food imitations. While large lures only ...

One of the greatest thrills in Pacific Northwest fly fishing is bringing large anadramous fish to a surface fly. While surface fishing in the saltwater is not as popular as subsurface fly fishing, feeding saltwater coho salmon will take a popper quite aggressively. Neah Bay is the best place to cast flies for coho salmon in Washington State, and I believe it’s also the best place to catch coho / silver salmon on a cast popper. Of course, there’s a long tradition of trolling flies on the surface in the Pacific Northwest. But there’s a move away from trolling (which I do ...

Picture this; you've spent some time hiking into a small stream in the back country. It's early morning, mist is rising and the midges that have been swarming around you are breakfast for the small browns you have come to catch. You quietly walk up to the stream, watching the swirls of rising fish. You tie a nymph onto your leader and step into the water. A trout skids away from under your feet, its flight sending out warning signals as bright as any neon light. The feeding fish flee in response and you are left with a section of river devoid of all but the midges. Welcome ...

As a beginner, you cannot really hope to find the best fly fishing rods on your own. Yes, the people at the fishing equipment shop are often helpful when it comes to giving tips and advice as to which fishing rods you should get but it is always better to know what you want before you hit the store. Reading fly fishing rods review will help you in this area. You can easily find these fly fishing rod reviews both online and offline. If you prefer to read fly fishing rod review offline, buy magazines about fishing. Most fishing magazines have regular fly fishing rods review articles. The good ...

Selecting a saltwater fly fishing rod is something that you should take seriously. No, you cannot just go to the store and pick up a saltwater fly fishing rod at random. If you really want to find the best fly fishing rod, you need to take your time and study the rod carefully before you buy it. To help you find the right type of rod, here are some tips for you. Consider The Weight And The Size Of The Rod Not all people are created equal. Some people are big and tall and some are short and skinny. Since people are not created on the same mold, manufacturers of fly fishing rods also do not creating ...

Is your dad a fly fishing enthusiast? If you dad is fond of fly fishing, consider surprising him with a fly fishing rod for his birthday. Just make sure that you get your dad the best fly fishing rod there is or you will ruin the surprise for him. To find the best fly fishing rod for your dad, here are some things that you need to look into. Pay Close Attention To The Rod's Reaction Different types of fly fishing rods have different types of rod reaction. For instance, fast action rods are best for quick tight casting. To get the best fly fishing rod that gives fast action, find a rod that ...

Are you one of those people who are fond of collecting antique fly fishing rod? Antique fly fishing rods are rather difficult to find these days and it needs a lot of patience to find the right fly fishing rod to add to your collection. Fortunately, the internet can help you a lot to find what you need. To find that that perfect antique fly fishing rod to add to your collection, here are some things that you need to consider when you shop online. Take A Look Around First There are a number of online stores and online bidding sites that are selling antique fly fishing rods. To get the best deals, ...

If your grandfather is one of those people who are fond of fly fishing, he probably know a ton of things about bamboo fly fishing rods. Bamboo fly fishing rods have been popular for many generations as saltwater fly fishing rods. Most seasoned fly fisherman own at least one bamboo fishing rod in his lifetime and for good reasons. History Of The Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod Bamboo fly fishing rods using the Tonkin Cane are said to originate from China. The Tonkin Cane grows near the Sui River located in the province of Guandong in China. The art of making bamboo fishing rod was developed around the ...

For a lot of people who are just starting out with their very first fly fishing rod, they may feel lost about what accessories and such they should have within their tackle box. If this is your case then it is always best to get the advice and guidance of someone that is experienced with fly fishing. If you do not have access to someone like that then you are going to have to trust your gut and buy what you believe to be your best option. Of course, over time and through trial and error, you...

When it comes to fly fishing, most everyone knows that there is a lot of supplies and equipment that comes along with this past time. In order to keep a close watch on all of your fly fishing accessories, it is important to make sure that you are very well organized. The best way to be organized is to invest a little bit of money into a high quality fly fishing vest. Not only is the fly fishing vest a great way to keep organized, but it is the very best way to make sure that you have...

When it comes to fly fishing, most experienced fisherman will tell you that your success rate will depend not only on skill, but also on the fly fishing accessories that you have in your tackle box. Whether you bought yourself a beginners pack or a fly fishing combo set, or your individually picked out your pieces, it is important to have the right kind of stuff in order to have the best chance at success. You will want to have a nice variety of fly fishing accessories so that you can handle...