Jun 26, 2025 · At $69.95 per line they're a bargain in today's fly line world. As to the line handling bigger dry flies: leader length and taper are more likely to determine how the fly turns over on …

Jan 8, 2024 · Been seeing several videos on tying jig and balanced flies for mainly leeches, buggers , etc. I was wondering if they are that much better than similar patterns on the …

Aug 22, 2004 · TROUT UNLIMITED KENNEBEC FLY FISHING PONTOON FLOAT TUBE Superb pontoon, front-entry float tube that has only been used one time for a total of 1 hour! …

Jun 18, 2007 · The fly rod is very slow compared to the stuff I have now. I got them back when Outdoor Emporium was up on Pontius. Does anybody know that approximate date of when …

Apr 11, 2021 · Fly tyers can be masters at making things complicated! Poor quality materials and tools are destined to discourage beginner tiers and cause greater expense when the time …

Jan 10, 2018 · The more I know about why a fly was designed a certain way, the more confident I am in modifying colors, materials, etc. So here are my stupid questions: Why are the hackle …

Apr 24, 2024 · Hi everyone, I recently moved back to Skagit Valley and am excited to delve into fly fishing. I'm quite new to this and would appreciate any tips on good spots for beginners. …

Jan 19, 2022 · Even more important than the fly pattern is the intent it was tied with. Bull trout prefer a fly that was tied in hopes of encountering a different species. Don't even think about …

Nov 27, 2006 · Finish the fly by tying in the eyes (or not) and wrapping on a collar, gadwall, guinea or I think mike actually uses schlappen. Anyway, I know the instructions are a little …

Jul 17, 2003 · A little east of Glacier is Nooksack Falls (scenic; have your friend show it to you), which bars any upstream migration. The North Fork above the falls has good numbers of trout, …