If you have read my page on the benefits of breathable waders you will most likely be thinking about purchasing a pair. Waders are important, and accessories are available that make wearing them more comfortable. There are a few things that I would say are essential and others that just add to the experience. We
Wader manufacturing has remained the same over the years. We aren’t seeing fancy colors like the ever-changing street fashion and Gen Z’s bubbly taste – there could be a reason behind the earthy colors across all producers. Anyway, does the color of waders matter? Sure! Wader colors matter to all fish – including your beloved
Wading is all fun until your waders start to leak and you have no extra pair to change and continue fly fishing. Ask around and you will be told how leaks can ruin what was to be a very successful fly-angling day – worse is when you can hardly catch anything from the banks. What
In the last post, we discussed some of the physical attributes of fly lines. These included color, density and weight. Fly lines have a lot more going on than these including front taper, head, back taper, belly, and running line. These characteristics are mostly to do with the aerodynamics of the fly line how it
The rewards are the sweetest for anglers who can brave the cold. Of course, you aren’t trying to warm your feet in the summer, we are targeting lower temperatures because you can’t step out in a pair of light socks in your boots and expect the giver of heat to bless you that day. How
Many know it as Illinois but anglers have always called it the Great Lakes Region. Not because the name appeals to them. The area indeed has numerous lakes which makes it one of the best fly fishing destinations for traveling anglers. Your level of skill doesn’t matter. You definitely will find a favorable spot that
In the last post we looked at the fly fishing reel which holds the fly fishing line. The fly line is the part that takes the flies out into the water so we can catch fish and trout. In traditional bait and spin fishing the line either monofilament, fluorocarbon or braid, is a lot thinner
Fly fishing in the summer is like enjoying a chilled cola in the scorching sun. Many anglers who prefer casting in the heat prefer to step out in summer because winter can be testing and unbearable. Summer sees everything aligned for a fun day on the water – the hatches are plenty, no unpredictable weather,
The next thing to consider in the building of our fly fishing kit is the fly fishing reel. This piece of equipment is required to hold the fly line. Truth be told we could fish without it but you would have a lot of fly line lying around your feet causing all sorts of mayhem.
So in the last post we talked in general about trout fly fishing and what equipment is required to start off as a beginner. Now we shall go into more depth in each area so you can better understand the sport. In this post we shall discuss the differences in the makes and models of
