Landing a large trout is one of fly fishing’s most rewarding experiences. By focusing on proper rod angle, managing your line, and controlling the fish during the final moments, you’ll significantly increase your success rate while respecting the fish.
The best and most current fishing report on the Yakima River is here at Red's Fly Shop. Explore the best flies, river flows, and advice on how to have the best fishing experience possible on the Yakima River.
The off-shoulder cast is your go-to move when fly fishing gets tricky—whether it’s battling wind, dodging obstacles, or just needing to sneak up on those ultra-finicky fish. Think of it as the Swiss Army knife of casting techniques: handy, versatile, and a little bit cool. Now go out there, dodge some branches, outsmart the wind, and get after those fish!
We teach these techniques and more through our casting courses in our University of Fly Fishing.
Mend, mend, mend, mend. If you've been on a guided float, you've no doubt heard...
Targeting behind boulders in late spring is one of the most productive ways to fish in late spring. The best way to do this is using a euronymphing rig and tightlining nymphs in the water wheels behind boulders.
Tip of the Week: WAIT! Then make a game plan to strategically get after actively feeding fish.
Want to become that confident, self-guided angler? Check out our University of Fly Fishing where we teach all of these tips and skills to help you become the angler you aspire to be.
We’ve all been there. Or at least we wish we’ve all been there. You walk or float into a run and witness a handful of large trout actively feeding on top! What you do next matters.
With too many clothes, you'll be hot, sweaty claustrophobic, and grumpy. Trust me...I know. After many...
When looking for where trout live and hold, we often look for spots that provide cover and can hide a fish. We don't think about the broken surface water of a riffle. A riffle provides cover as well as other elements that create spots for fish to hold and feed... bugs and oxygen.
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Are You Casting Dry Flies Correctly? Right now its spring time and the small streams,...
I didn't understand how a dry/dropper or in this case a "Hopper Dropper" really worked....
It's probably no "hot tip" that boulders are a good place to target when fishing...
I've personally found trout to be much easier to catch if I understand where they are holding...
As you begin to generate a longer, straighter, and more efficient cast you'll need to...
Most guides start out super poor and broke, needing to make the most out of...
You can't catch fish if they aren't there. Believe me, I have tried. Before I met...
Hinged New Zealand Style Indicator Rig I have modified this rig over the years, but...
The Angler is a Predator Trout are scared. All the time. The Osprey, Heron, Otter,...
Stop being like 90% of the dummies out there trying to cast to the other...
Generate More Strikes by Twitching and Skating Your Dry Fly One thing that makes fly...
Every angler wants a well built and balanced outfit. We posted a recent video on...
I sincerely hope a few of you READ this short article in addition to the...
High-Sticking is a very common, and intuitive strategy anglers use in waters that have whirlpools,...
You can easily do better than a factory tied Euro Nymphing Leader. While these are...
Last week we reviewed "What Big River Trout Actually Eat" with a video featuring crawfish, stonefly nymphs,...
Before you scroll down and click the video, consider these thoughts. Your setup should be...
