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  May through August is the time of year when sockeye salmon are abundant and summer is the season for fly fishing. So when do we fly fish for sockeye salmon? What equipment should we prepare? Although sockeye salmon are not the main category of fly fishing, fly fishing for sockeye salmon is more fun because of their high energy level and the whole...

       Striped bass is a common species in fly fishing and many people love to fly fish for this fish. Because these fish are easy to encounter in a variety of waters I think they are far more powerful than their weight and are not very picky about their lures. Every spring I fly fish for striped bass with an 8lb rod...

  Fly fishing is a pleasure and a challenge. For the brave fly fisherman, it is enjoyable to find a challenging fish to fly fish for and enjoy that process.  Compared with other traditional fish, the pike resists more fiercely and it will hit hard with a big splash. For pike the requirements for equipment may be even higher. Most fly fishermen prefer a...

  Brook trout is a member of the salmon family; it is often referred to as a trout, but it is actually a salmon. Members are Arctic salmon, lake and bull trout, and Dolly Varden. This fish is native to streams and lakes and can be found as far north as Canada, as far west as Eastern Iowa, and as far south as Georgia...

Although most people think of rivers and streams as their native environment, rainbow trout and Lake trout prefer the deeper waters of lakes. Fly fishing in these areas can be challenging, especially with the right technique. This is why it’s important to have a little bit of knowledge about the fly and how to select it. After a couple of trials and errors and...

Over the course of ten years, I’ve been traveling across the country fishing for brown trout. While I’ve fished in different areas, I always try to bring my fly rod with me when I’m in the pursuit of catching these fish. Brown trout are incredibly resilient and beautiful, and they can be found in every region of the country. STEPS FOR CATCHING BROWN TROUT...

  You are struggling to catch fish in a small stream. For some reason, the flies seem to have disappeared from your line. You have no idea what to do next, as the water starts to come alive. Suddenly, the fish start to rise and launch themselves out of the water. You can’t catch them fast enough. This is often the deciding factor in...

Perdigon refers to a type of flyfish that's commonly used in Wyoming. When you say the word "Perdi" in a place such as Henry's Fork or a local watering hole, you might get a disgusted look from the other anglers. For me, this was the type of look that I gave. An avid fisherman will talk about using a heavy nymph in an area...

It’s widely known that anglers have been using leeches for decades to catch trout. Unfortunately, if you are like me, you are afraid of holding these parasites in your hands. Due to my aversion to them, I had to choose between using dry flies or live bait. I had to follow my granddad, who is an avid fly fisherman, whenever he taught me something...

The Elk Hair Caddis is a well-known dry fly fishing tool. I would say that most dry fly fishers have some form of pattern tied. The Elk Hair Caddis became an iconic fly fishing pattern during the 1970s in Yellowstone National Park. It still remains one of the most successful fly fishing patterns in the area. One of my friends who I frequently fish...