How to Fast Track Your Fly Fishing Skills
Want to fish, but don’t know how? Then a fly fishing school may be just the ticket to get you started on what may turn out to be a life long love affair with fly fishing. There are fly fishing schools geared to all your individual needs as a fisherman or woman. If you want to... More...
Fly Fishing in Russia
A few years back, I spent a year living in Siberia and had a chance to head out to a town called Tinda. Much to my surprise, a couple of the locals had fly fishing on the menu. The Siberian Surprise Mention the word “Siberia” and most people think of bleak, frozen tundra... More...
Shark Fishing off the coast of Virginia
Along the Atlantic coast, we use chum to attract sharks, bluefish, cobia, dolphinfish and others. When sharking, my top priority is obtaining fresh bait. This is of utmost importance. If I am lucky, I have a supply of bluefish, trout, croakers from the previous day. Another option is to... More...
Fly Fishing - In Search of the Chase
With fly fishing, sometimes it is all about the chase. Here’s a day trip that looked unfruitful, but turned out alright in the end. Colorado Fly Fishing We put the raft in on a warm morning in Sept. without a cloud in sight. My expectations were not high, since a warm... More...
Fly Fishing Rods – Getting The Bends
Picking a fly fishing rod is a tricky endeavor. Do you go with your ego, expected fishing environment or something else? While length is a factor, the bend or action of the rod is a key factor. Flexibility Fly fishing rods are often defined by their... More...
Fly Fishing On The Green River - Paradise Lost
Fly fishing is all about finding a great location, preferably in the middle of a hatch. The Green River in Utah was one such place, but is it still? The Secret Is Out No less than five years ago, it seemed like you head to the Green River and see few others along your... More...
Fly Fishing Journals – Keep Track of Your Trips
Fly fishing is addictive. Once you start, you'll never stop. Whether you are going to the local water hole or to Alaska, you should use a fly fishing journal to keep track of your sessions. Fly Fishing Journals Fly fishing is more than just fishing, it’s a peaceful,... More...
Fly Fishing – I Know Knot What I Do
When it comes to fly fishing, tying a knot is not the most glamorous of subjects. Without a knot, however, you’ll not be snatching the Muskie of your dreams. Fly Fishing Knots First thing first, we need to get the lingo down since we won’t be using... More...
Fly Fishing – Catch and Release Yourself
When fly fishing, many anglers prefer to catch and release their fly fishing prizes. Still, what should you do when you’re the prize? That’s Gotta Hurt If you become a fly fishing fanatic, you will inevitably hook yourself one day. Of course, this has never... More...
Halloween Fly Fishing - The Ultimate Bite
Halloween and fly fishing may seem like an odd mix, but not for true anglers. Yep, I’m talking about the ultimate test of your abilities and nerve. Dracula’s River Okay, everyone knows the story of Count Dracula. The book is huge and has been turned into more than a few... More...
Grunion Runs – Fishing With Your Hands In San Diego
Fishing is peaceful and inspiring sport regardless of the type of fishing your doing. Well, with one exception – grunion runs. El Grunionino Throughout the year, the fish known as the grunion run in San Diego and much of California. This little silver fish... More...
Bass Fishing for fun
Bass fishing in the USA is a great combination of sports, adventure and recreation. Bass fishing ,means pursuing black bass, a type of fish. Bass fishing has caught the fancy of Americans. You will find morning shows on TV about bass fishing. You will find thousands of websites... More...
Don't Get Bugged-Use Mosquito Repellents
These days, mosquito repellents are a health necessity. With the advent of the West Nile virus the fisherman needs to take all precautions when outdoors. There are several types of mosquito repellents that we will discuss here. The most effective repellents are those that contain DEET,... More...
Tying Fly Fishing Flies – The Frankenstein Fly
You can buy flies for fly fishing, but you’ll want to tie your own at some point. Undoubtedly, your first fly will be the Frankenstein Fly. Of Flies… There is a particular fly for every fish, location and situation. There are basic flies like the Woolly Bugger and millions... More...
Salmon Run Times in the Kenai River
You’re about to have your dream come true. You’re going fishing on the Kenai River - Alaska’s salmon magnet. The great thing is you actually have two windows of opportunity for each major species - Chinook (King) Salmon, Sockeye (Red) Salmon, and Coho (Silver) Salmon. Having three run times for... More...