The life experiences of an angler are almost similar to those of a driver – you are in your lane this minute, and the other you are veering off the road for whichever reason. Or, your breaks work well until not enough friction is put on the wheels, then you experience failure. You see, as

When setting up your fly fishing rod one of the pieces that often seems to get missed or not correctly applied is the need for proper quality fly line backing. Some anglers have just put the fly line directly onto the reel and wondered why they lost their fish after a short burst downstream. Others

Wet waders aren’t fun to be in since they are a risk to your health, can slow down your movement, especially if drenched, and are generally uncomfortable. Besides being at risk of getting cold-related illnesses, the stench from sitting long in wet waders is awful. Also, you are constantly compromising the performance and longevity of

I have been a fluff chucker since I was 10, and I can’t count the number of times I’ve had to return home with wet waders. Great times combing the Pullen Hole for trout at a young age when walking home in wet waders wasn’t a biggie! But as we grow, the discomfort and unpleasantness

Sounds quite cliché but it baffles non-anglers why fly anglers have to be in the water. The old man would say, only the shoe wearer knows where it pinches – slightly different in the fly fishing field since only the fly caster knows why they are in water and not swimming. So, why do fly

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