Tips & Tutorials

Learn to Love Leeches
This month's fly of the month is the leech. We often think of these as blood-sucking worms but they are found in most of the world and can be used effectively on windy days or as an attractor in muddier water.
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Fly of the Month: Parachutes
August got here in a hurry and that means if you are out fly fishing you need to switch up your game plan from the earlier months of summer. The days are warmer, the water is low and clear, the hatches are thin, and the trout tend to be picky and sluggish.  Catching fish in these circumstances most often requires minuscule flies fished on microfine leaders.
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Why Try The Foam Fly
Foam flies are very versatile fly made with light-weight foam to increase buoyancy to make them float completely. They are less likely to sink, allowing you to twitch them in life-like movements. These patterns represent a big meal for a hungry trout.
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The Mighty Drake
Summer is here and if you know anything about fly fishing you know that means Drake season is upon us. A good drake hatch can arguably mean the best fishing of the year.
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How to Use a San Juan Worm
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 WormUltra 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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