Geartalk

Avoiding Crowds Through Better Fly Casting

Do better fly casters catch more fish?

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…

News

Hard Lessons About EVs and Hybrids

The plug-in hybrid is the way to go, but you want to look for something that gets more than 20 miles range from a battery.

Portrait of author Monte Burke and his new book cover.

News

Book Excerpt: Rivers Always Reach the Sea

“Blind Casting” from Rivers Always Reach the Sea by Monte Burke.

Skills

Make Friends with the Wind

Your backcast is where you load the power in the rod, and a stiff breeze will help straighten the line behind you.

News

Book Excerpt: Trout Love

“Candy” from Trout Love by Stu Tripney.

Profiles

Flylab Interview: Fly-fishing Guide Lincoln Powers

Lincoln Powers is a fly-fishing guide from Absarokee, Montana and owner of the Montana Fly Fishing Lodge.

Bugs

Why Bright Flies Are Effective

Bright flies can act as “attractors,” stimulating a fish’s curiosity or triggering an aggressive, territorial, or predatory response.

Skills

Mastering The Double Haul

Mastering the double haul allows anglers to combat wind, cast larger and heavier flies, improve accuracy with less effort and reduce strain on their casting arm.