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Like many things in fly fishing, this isn’t about brute strength—it’s about understanding water, line control, and finesse. The pile of spaghetti roll cast is one of those skills that quietly makes a huge difference. It helps you fish more effectively, with less frustration, and with better presentations.

We teach this technique regularly in our Still-Water Fishalongs. If you’re looking to level up your lake game, we’d love to have you join us on the water.

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. 

Learning to read rise forms gives you a huge advantage. Instead of guessing, you’re responding to what the fish are telling you. It’s a more connected, intentional way to fish—and it works. These are the same tactics we emphasize in our on-the-water dry fly clinics and river education courses at Red's.

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It might feel awkward at first, but stick with it. Making your back cast work for you doesn’t just open up more water—it builds better habits and sharpens your skills across the board.

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By incorporating a reach cast into your skillset, you can improve presentation efficiency and reduce unnecessary line manipulation. This leads to more natural drifts, increased hook-up rates, and a more effective approach to dry fly fishing.

By using mending instead of constant indicator adjustments, you’ll fish more efficiently, maintain a more natural presentation, and increase your chances of hooking up. Next time you're on the water, try this approach and watch how many more fish you fool!

By understanding the migration patterns of Skwala nymphs and adjusting your approach accordingly, you’ll be well-positioned to take advantage of one of the best early-season opportunities on the water.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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