Learn how to properly attach your reel and string up your rod. Don't string it by trying to thread the tippet end through the eyes of the rod. Instead, double back your fly line through each loop and pull through at the end. This way your line won't fall back through all the eyes if you drop it. Make sure to double check you hit all the eyes!
]]>Rigging up for the first time? Try a single nymph rig for the highest chances of landing a fish and the lowest chance of getting tangled on your first cast!.
]]>This is a fairly typical road block we hear about when talking to new anglers. “I have the gear, I kind of know what I’m doing, now where should I go?” Here's how to find trout in a river system.
]]>We know you’re eager to jump right in but first - walk along the river bank as best you can before setting foot into the water. Take a couple minutes to observe what’s happening on the water.
]]>This is a type of fly cast that you’ll use time and time again and dare we say is the easiest to learn. It is especially useful in wading scenarios where you’re surrounded by brush, trees, and banks.
]]>This type of fly cast looks more like the typical picturesque casting: tight loops, pretty presentation, the whole sha-bang.
]]>To entice a fish to eat, your fly needs to look as natural as possible when in the water. This is called a “Dead Drift.” This works when your fly moves at the same speed and direction as the surface current. Learn how to properly mend your line to achieve the optimal drift.
]]>Learn how to properly set the hook. As soon as you see the strike indicator submerge, or feel that “bump” on your pointer finger, lift the rod straight up quickly to set the hook. This should be a brisk and medium force lift.
]]>All about line management! Make sure there is a constant bend in your rod by "angling" it up or down stream as you fight the fish. Learn how to properly get the fish to the net.
]]>We want to make sure that we properly handle and release fish so that they go back into the wild, grow bigger, and we can enjoy catching them again! Remember to wet your hands in the river before picking them out. Only hold them above water for as long as you can hold your breath. Drop in the net carefully if they need a "breather." Try not to over-handle the line that runs down the side of fish' body. Revive fish if needed by moving them forward and back over oxygen-rich, moving water. Hold them lightly and let them swim off on their own accord!
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