Before I discovered my passion for fly fishing, I was a diehard spinner fisherman. A diehard is defined as “a person who strongly opposes change or who continues to support something in spite of opposition.” For me back then, the ‘opposition’ was the world of fly fishing itself. I was […]
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Throughout a shift at the fly shop I often hear questions like: “What’s working?” and my answer varies throughout the day. Sometimes it’s a suggestion on fly selection or pretty often I will suggest: “Try fishing with two flies.” Followed by a blank stare from the customer, an awkward pause […]
One of the most difficult things to teach a new angler is how to properly play and land a fish. It is doubly hard because an angler can only practice such a task as often as he can hook a fish. There is no substitute for experience with landing fish, […]
Choosing the right tippet is a crucial step in fly fishing for anglers targeting everything from trout to tarpon. Tippet is your final connection between you and the fish. With so many sizes and types of tippet available, it can be easy to make a mistake. For instance heavy fluorocarbon […]
Fall Fishing Tactics Otter Wednesday, November 4, 2015 Late fall can be a great time to fish the Colorado, Eagle, and Roaring Fork rivers, and this year, conditions are particularly good. Warm days, cool nights, and clear water have come together to create some incredible fishing for anglers everywhere. Whether […]
*Please note these products may no longer be available to purchase on our website* Hatch Outdoors has developed a new line of professional grade tippet material and leaders designed specifically for saltwater fly fishing. Hatch has stormed on to the fly fishing scene over the last ten years with their […]
*Please note some of these products may no longer be available to purchase on our website* Fly fishing Terminal tackle could possibly be the least exciting thing there is to buy in a fly shop. It is often times not easy to tell the difference between certain brands, and after […]
Thoughts on Leaders: Many fly fishermen have been buying the same type of tapered leader for trout fishing for years and do not realize the reason why. Most likely it worked, so why change up a good thing. Several situations will eventually come up where changing leaders can unlock the […]
Just over a decade ago, there was only one choice of leader and tippet material for anglers to use. Monofilament got the job done then and still works today. With the introduction of fluorocarbon into the fishing industry, fly fishermen now have a second option for adding tippet to leaders […]
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