Casting Fundamentals – Part 2 – The Five Variables
In this article, I would like to review the five variables that we use in fly casting. They are Loop Size, Loop Plane, Loop Trajectory, Line Speed, and Mends. When you add these skills to your casting toolbox, you enhance your ability to make better presentations and ultimately catch more fish. Loop Size Let’s talk…
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Top 10 Fly Fishing Gifts
Your Guide to Gifting an Angler Buying a gift for a fly fisher can be tough. There is a technical aspect of this challenge – being familiar with the right gear for their specific fly fishing technique and style. In addition, picking a perfect gift that matches their unique taste can add to the…
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Top 10 Fly Tying Gifts
Your Guide to Gifting a Fly Tyer Many fly fishers like to tie their own flies. They take special pride in catching a fish with a fly they tied themselves. Tying flies is an art, often called a functional art form. Whatever the case, it is definitely a very impressive skill for which you need…
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Euro Nymphing 101 – Real-life Situations
Learning Euro nymphing techniques through real-life fishing situations with our friend, Vladimir Petrovic (Oholi’s Flies), a World Fly Fishing Championship competitor. In this great video, Vladimir talks about the Euro Nymph rigging, the setup, equipment used, and how to fish it. He demonstrates Euro Nymphing techniques in real-life, authentic, on-the-river situations. Tons of awesome tips…
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Fly Casting Fundamentals – Part 1 – The Five Principles
Over the next few articles, I will cover fly casting essentials, the main fly casting principles, and the most important fly casting variables. Here, we will talk about the five principles that are essential for making a good, efficient cast. These five principles are known as Gammel’s Five Essentials of Fly Casting, excerpted from “The…
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Beginner Fly Tying a Magic Quill Blue Wing Olive Parachute with Jim Misiura
Another video in Jim’s Beginner Fly Tying series – a recipe for tying a Magic Quill Blue Wing Olive Parachute fly. Very easy to follow and makes a great looking fly that will be one of your favorite patterns this season. Tie some today! Ingredients: Hook: 18 Std Dry, try Maruto d04 Barbless Dry Fly…
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Fly Tying a Hemingway’s Caddis Flymph with Jim Misiura
In this video tutorial, Jim shares with us his innovative recipe for tying Hemingway’s Caddis Flymph – a great looking fly. The steps are easy to follow – in Jim’s usual style – and the resulting fly will get some good attention by the trout. Give it a try today and tie some for your…
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Fly Tying a Synthetic Quill CDC Emerger with Jim Misiura
The next great video tutorial coming from Jim Misiura is a recipe for his Synthetic Quill CDC Emerger fly pattern. A really great fly and steps are easy to follow. Give it a go today! Ingredients: Hook: Std or Curved Hopper #12 – #20, try Maruto Curved c41 Hooks Thread: light, thicker thread, try Gray…
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Fly Tying a Hot Bead Magic Quill with Jim Misiura
In this video tutorial, Jim is tying a Hot Bead Magic Quill nymph pattern – a great and simple pattern, very effective. The recipe is in Jim’s usual style – easy to follow. Give it a try! Ingredients: Hook: Demmon ST330 Jig #12 – #18 (Jim used #14) Bead: Slotted Tungsten Bead in Pink, Jim…
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Fly Tying a Hemingway’s Caddis with Jim Misiura
In this video tutorial, Jim shares his Hemingway’s Caddis dry fly recipe using Heminway’s Realistic Caddis Wings. The recipe is easy to follow and the resulting fly looks authentic and is super-effective. Tie some today! Ingredients: Hook: Short shank / Std Dry #10 – #16, try Maruto d04 dry fly hooks Thread: Hemingway’s 8/0 Thread…
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