Geartalk

Some Fly Casting Mistakes and Solutions

In a mechanically sound casting stroke, the elbow moves up on the backcast and down on the forward cast.

An Observation on Observation

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.

A Brown Trout Quirk

Brown trout can take what feels like forever to come on to a hatch. Even then, they frequently give the impression that rising is something of a bother…

Fishing boat floating down a western river.

The Cut Bank

When fishing cut banks, your first presentation will typically be the one that gets hit.

Fisherman releasing a fish.

Fish Handling 101: Keeping Them Healthy, Especially When It’s Hot

Some dos and don’ts of fish handling to keep our swimming friends happy this summer.

Split level image half underwater - man walking boat down rivberbed

Using the Human Anchor to Catch More Fish

The human anchor is a way to slow the boat down, take your time and target more fish.

Giant Tevally with fly in it's mouth

When Hunting for Big Fish, “Restart” Your Fly Line

If you hope to become a competent saltwater angler, developing proper fly line management is a core skillset.

Young girls at wedding on bighorn river with driftboat in background

How to Take Better Fishing Photos: Ten More Tips

Ten more photo tips for your next fishing trip: Tell a whole story, not just a piece of one.

Carp in the water

Coming Clean About Carp

The really good fly-fishing-for-carp anglers consider species like steelhead, trout and permit “easy” fish.