This article is all about My Hike-In Fly Fishing Gear List for a short DAY trip. And what just so happens to be two of my favorite activities to do in life? Well, one is fly fishing. And the other is hiking, of course. So why not combine these two activities by doing both at … Read more
So I’ve been fly fishing tiny flies on the South Holston River in Tennessee a lot lately. Why? Well, that’s what’s been hatching most of the time. Tiny midges. And yes, I’ve been catching lots of trout. A few bigger ones, too. Incidentally, I’ve been doing well enough that some of the other fly fishermen … Read more
So do you want to get a free fly fishing lesson? I’ll be glad to tell you how to do that if you stick with me. But first, let me tell you all the reasons why no one is gonna wanna teach you how to fly fish for free. And I’m sure all of you … Read more
So I often think about fly fishing extremely small flies to catch big trout. But I seldom do. That’s because small flies, size 26 and up, are hard to see and tie onto your line. In fact, they’re so small that you can end up accidentally dropping them in the water or at your feet … Read more
Want to get started fly fishing? You’re not alone. A few friends and acquaintances have asked me to take them fly fishing for trout over the years. Mind you, these are folks with no fly fishing experience. None. Nada. And probably no experience with the spin rod, either. I didn’t know what to say in … Read more