CONSERVATION AND ETHICS

Conservation and Ethics

This is important video discusses many facets of fishing ethics and conservation. Issues that affect every person who fishes are discussed. Being considerate of landowners, fellow anglers, and the environment are all important considerations…
WADING SALT WATER FLATS

Wading Salt Water Flats

FLUOROCARBON VS MONOFILAMENT MATERIALS

Fluorocarbon Versus Monofilament Material

This interesting video discusses the differences between fluorocarbon and monofilament leader and tippet material. For many, it is surprising to see the specific characteristics attributed to both being compared side-by-side. By understanding…
ORGANIZING FLIES

Organizing Flies

Let’s make the most out of our fishing time by keeping our flies organized. How do we organize spare flies so that they are easily found and made ready for a day of fishing? How might we organize our flies in our boxes?
VESTS AND PARAPHERNALIA

Vests

What might go in a typical trout or other freshwater vest? While circumstances may preclude the need for much of what we show here, you might get some ideas to help you have a more enjoyable time on the water! You might be surprised at what…
BASIC KNOTS

Knots

In this lesson we illustrate, one step at a time, six of the most common and widely used fly fishing knots . The method with which these knots are presented makes it easy for a person to learn them. While many people enjoy learning numerous…
CHOOSING A FLY REEL

Reels

Reels cost anywhere from $30 to several thousand dollars. What makes one reel different from another? And which reel is best suited for the type of fishing you do? It is very possible that your fishing requires a reel that costs less than $200.…
LEADERS AND TIPPETS

Leaders and Tippets

Like fly lines many people do not appreciate the differences between various leader and tippet configurations. Leaders can be as short as 3 feet and as long as 18 or 20 feet. Various materials can be used as well as various formulas. All of…
BOOTS AND WADERS

Boots and Waders

This lesson covers many of the possible boot and wader options, as well as some specific recommendations given specific fishing conditions. Also included our tips on properly caring for our boots and waders so we can enjoy them for years to…
NYMPH SETUP

Nymph Setups

This lesson explains how using various methods of organizing nymphs below an indicator can be modified depending on currents, location of fish, location of the angler, and the type of structure being fished. Using an indicator system properly…