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The best times to go saltwater fly-fishing varies based on many factors. Those include: Seasonal Changes – This will vary depending on the species of fish. Some fish migrate and may not be present when you target them. It is important to do a little research on the types of fish that you want to … Read more

Because the roll cast does not involve false casting, the process of roll casting is easy. Move the rod as though you are back casting then snap the rod tip forward to the 2 PM mark. The action and power of the rod will create movement in the line which will cast the line forward. … Read more

Longer casts require more powerful strokes of forward and backward motions and that the rod be held in the same linear line. There shouldn’t be a deviation from the straight line forward or backward. When you master these two components of fly casting, you can not only improve the accuracy of your cast but also … Read more

Fly fishing is an angling method that uses an artificial fly cast with a fly rod and a fly line to catch fish. The flies may resemble baitfish, invertebrates, or other organisms. A fly fishing gear setup has a fly rod, reel, line, and flies. Connecting the flies to your line requires a tippet and … Read more

For most trout fishing, you would want a fly rod that is a 4 weight, 5 weight, or 6 weight. The weight of the rod basically means the pound test weight of the line that you use. You want a six-weight rod for bigger trout, like fat Brown Trout or Rainbows. A four-weight or five-weight … Read more

One of the essential parts of fly fishing is learning how to cast. The process is a little technical, and the key to becoming proficient at casting with a fly rod is to practice. Inside this blog, we will go over how you practice a fly rod for casting and include information for different environments. … Read more