Geartalk

A Fine Caddis Emergence

The strongest indication that fish are feeding on emerging caddis is the presence of rising fish with no insects apparent on the water…

Fly-tying Knowhow: Dubbing Skills

Most dubbing conversations start with material. Which is a reasonable place to start. It’s also the wrong place…

Coping With Tailwinds and Crosswinds

No matter which particular cast you choose to use, or the angle and speed at which you execute it, sound casting mechanics are of utmost importance in dealing with the wind.

Man casting a medium-action fly rod in the Rockies.

Gear

An Observation on the Fly Rod Market

The majority of the rods made today are generally too stiff for their intended use…

Angler fishing in Rocky Mountain National Park.

News

2026 Fly-fishing Trends

Travel, especially international, will be as hot as the stock market...

Roaring Fork River brown trout in the water.

Skills

Photographing Fish

Do not remove the fish from the water until the camera is ready...

Man fly casting alone on the Firehole River, Yellowstone Park.

Skills

Avoiding Crowds Through Better Fly Casting

Do better fly casters catch more fish?

Skills

Does Fly Pattern Matter?

We believe that our choice of fly is responsible for the fish that we catch, and that if we can merely find the right fly, our success will know no bounds…