Tips & Tutorials
Worm patterns are a versatile and highly effective staple in fly fishing, usable year-round but particularly potent after heavy rains or in higher water conditions. Popular choices like the San Juan Worm, Ultra Worm, and Sparkle Worm mimic aquatic worms commonly found in trout habitats. These patterns are especially valuable in spring when runoff scours stream banks and floods rivers with natural worms.
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As a beginner fly angler, learning to tie proper knots is one of the most important things you can do to improve your experience and catch more fish. Not only can tying strong knots help you land bigger fish, but you'll be able to set up your gear and re-rig lost or tangled rigs faster, allowing you to spend more time fishing.
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Hot Head Sow Bugs are a go-to fly pattern for targeting trout in tailwaters and spring creeks. Their bright bead head adds just enough flash to trigger strikes, especially in cold water when fish are sluggish. In this guide, we’ll break down when and how to fish Hot Head Sow Bugs for maximum success, from ideal water conditions to the best rigging techniques.
JHFLYCO's flagship fly rod is our most versatile and popular rod model. The Yellowstone II 9' is capable of handling a wide range of trout flies and line densities while maintaining pinpoint accuracy and line control.
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