Perhaps the most rewarding element of fly fishing is the variety of beautiful natural surroundings in which anglers often find themselves; a secluded stream up in the mountains, a peaceful meandering river deep in the forest, or a tranquil blue lake somewhere out in big sky country. For some, it may be the opportunity to test ones' individual skill against nature - in an intricate game of cat and mouse (but in this case, man against fish.) These are just some of the compelling reasons why >> Continue Reading. Click HERE

Have you ever seen those guys standing in the water casting the pole back and forth? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at fly-fishing but not sure where to start? Fly-fishing is actually easier than you may think. Choose a Rod First, you must choose a fly rod. The fly rod is highly personalized. It may take you a bit but you will find the right rod. To choose a rod, you have to decide what type of fish you wish to catch. Bass, perch, carp, or catfish are a good start, but anything that >> Continue Reading. Click HERE

I was on a local fly fishing forum the other day and noticed a thread titled "which knot to tie fly on". After reading through the entire thread (51 posts in all so far) it occurred to me that not one person had mentioned the knot that we have been almost using exclusively for the last few years. Clinch knot, improved clinch knot, turtle knot, trilene knot, loop knot, nail knot, duncan loop knot, etc, etc, etc - they were all there but after trying em all I finally settled on one that has >> Continue Reading. Click HERE

Fly fishing hooks are baited with artificial flies rather than live bait. To be a good fly fisher demands patience, precision, and extensive knowledge of the fish you are seeking. It is a sport that can be enjoyed at any age. You can pick up the basics in an afternoon, but it will take a lifetime to perfect the art. The equipment and techniques you use for fly fishing must be carefully chosen based on the type of fish you are after, the kind of water you are fishing in, and even the time of >> Continue Reading. Click HERE

When choosing a fly rod, there are a few factors you should consider. One is what type of fish are you after? Is it a small Brown trout in the lakes, a big salmon or are you fly fishing for a saltwater species like a bonefish or even a shark? While a good fly rod can handle a lot of species and conditions, knowing what you are after will help in selecting your rod. Generally when picking a fly rod, the guide is, "The bigger the fish, the bigger equipment needed to land them". Another aspect >> Continue Reading. Click HERE

Unlike traditional fishing styles, the art of fly fishing takes a little bit of learning in order to catch a fish. For starters, the fishing rod used by fly fisherman is totally different from that which one is used to. The rod is substantially longer as well as a lot lighter. While there are some smaller setups available today, these are designed for fly fishing in smaller creeks and streams, but for your standard river or even in salt water, the pole will be longer then you are accustomed >> Continue Reading. Click HERE

Montana fly fishing and winter? Seems to be a verbal paradox, but good opportunities are out there for the patient and adventurous angler. Most believe fly fishing possibilities hibernate through winter, but for many anglers the season signifies quality, un-crowded fishing. So we thought in celebration of winter's official onset it was time to discuss some winter fishing. First, we'd like to convey an experienced approach to winter fishing and describe the ideal scenarios yielding the best >> Continue Reading. Click HERE

Most commonly, people use live baits for fishing. These anglers are excellent sportsmen themselves, but when it comes to conservation of natural resources, the fly fisherman can easily outperform them. Basically, fly fishing is not only one of the fastest growing sports; but is also one of the foremost forms of preserving and recreating aquatic natural resources. Fly fishing is very simple when you get three things right: a suitable rod, a line to match it and the correct casting >> Continue Reading. Click HERE

The Rod In fly fishing a fly fisherman's tackle will comprise of a rod, reel, line, leader and a variety of artificial flies to tempt that illusive fish. The purpose of this tackle is to gently yet accurately place the artificial fly or lure on the water with minimum disturbance. To achieve this result, fly fishing tackle utilizes a uniquely manufacture tapered line with an engineered light weight rod. Traditionally trout fishing and salmon fishing fly rods were manufactured out of bamboo >> Continue Reading. Click HERE

Fly fishing books are a great way of learning the art of fly fishing, there are many things involved with fly fishing and finding a good educational book is a must for the beginner fly fisherman. With a massive list of titles available on the internet it can be difficult to know which are the best books for your needs, if you are purely a beginner at fishing then you should look for the books that are entirely based around instruction. Knowing the basic skills required to be a successful fly >> Continue Reading. Click HERE