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…

Rainbow trout from Argentina.

Take the Reins

Watch a good angler work a hooked trout, and you'll notice it doesn’t take all that long for him to land it.

Hilary Hutcheson guiding the Henry's Fork.

Where the Trout Are

Unless chasing a fast-moving meal, trout never hurry.

Colorado River brown trout.

How to Cast Fifteen-Foot Leaders (and Why)

With longer leaders, you really need to mind your form and not over-wrist the cast.

Man casting a fly rod in the woods.

If You Aren’t Casting, Are You Really Fly Fishing?

Fly casting isn’t a “barrier” for the sport–it’s the gateway.

Fisherman walking in tall grass during the summer.

Ten Tips For Netting Fish

Here are some basic tips to elevate your “fish netting” game.

Man netting trout from a raft in a river.

How to Net a Fish

At the critical moment when the fish is within reach, abruptly lift the rod tip skyward...