Proper positioning–fishing with your feet–is an important part of skillful fly presentation.
In a mechanically sound casting stroke, the elbow moves up on the backcast and down on the forward cast.
One of the acute differences I see between professional anglers and amateurs is in their respective approaches and entry to water they’re about to fish.
Lower the rod tip and fight bigger fish through the line.
It’s better for the fish if you land and release them quickly.
Whatever knot you choose, test it before you fish it.
The stop is as important a concern as any motion or power in your cast.
Fly fishing is a people sport, and the best guides are usually open books with their information.
Wading tips for the river angler.