So much is made of the notion that once you drop your flies on the water, you don’t want to mess with them…
Understanding the feeding rhythm of fish is critical to dry-fly fishing success.
Every additional false cast diminishes your ability to hookup with a fish.
Common sense rules to make sure everyone has a good time on the water.
Developing casting and reeling abilities with your "off" hand is an essential fly-fishing skill.
Watch a good angler work a hooked trout, and you'll notice it doesn’t take all that long for him to land it.
Unless chasing a fast-moving meal, trout never hurry.
With longer leaders, you really need to mind your form and not over-wrist the cast.
Fly casting isn’t a “barrier” for the sport–it’s the gateway.