Maintenance Improves Fly Cast
Posted on November 22, '10 by Allen Wyatt.
Get the most performance out of the rod you already own – and it’s easier than you think! Knowing that every one is stretching those fly fishing dollars, how’ bout a few tips to make that rod cast farther than ever.
Clean your fly ...
Beginner's Guide for Bass Fly Fishing
Posted on September 18, '10 by Allen Wyatt.
I readily admit an obsession to fly fish for Bass. Topwater flies, suspending minnows, and sinking lines, I like them all, and every technique produces some nice fish. However, bass fly fishing can be made easier with minor tackle adjustments. Our...
Fly Fishing in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park
Posted on August 31, '10 by Allen Wyatt.
by Chris O'Byrne
Chris O'Byrne spends his days teaching AP courses at Lake Region High School. On Occasion you will find him working in our fly fishing shop, or selling a kayak. He shares his insight on this recent trip to the Gr...
Government might Choose my Fishing Shoes
Posted on April 28, '10 by Allen Wyatt.
Many Americans are screaming about the level of personal invasion by our government. Whether it is airport security, eaves dropping phone calls, mandatory health care, or food labeling-most of us will have a complaint of some kind. Sur...
Cold Water Flying
Posted on January 12, '10 by Allen Wyatt.
By: Capt. Jon Bull
Recently, temperatures have been barely rising above the mid 50’s. Nighttime temps are dipping below freezing in most parts of the state. Discussions of stunned or dead snook are consuming the online chat boards. Most ...
Long Accurate Fly Casting
Posted on November 02, '09 by Allen Wyatt.
If a fly fisherman can learn to control the shape of their “loop,” they will have pinpoint accuracy and increase their range. Controlling the loop is not difficult, but it is also not natural. It is very different from spin casting and bait cast...
A Belly is Good (on fly fishing line)
Posted on November 02, '09 by Allen Wyatt.
Your fly line needs to have a belly (WF,) and the shape and size determine how the line casts. This article contains the fundamental aspects of fly line design-cutting through all the confusing marketing and jargon. It finishes with direct suggest...