There is a very real tactile, aesthetic pleasure in good fly casting, quite apart from fishing.
Ninety-eight percent of us have major fundamental flaws in our casting strokes…
The rule of thumb for casting stroke length is this: short line, short stroke. Longer line, longer stroke.
The wind-blown tree branch that’s waving back and forth above the river surface is not a trout magnet.
Spend more time looking for clues that will help you prioritize your fly casts.
Make yourself part of the landscape when you stand on the bank and read the water.
When fishing cut banks, your first presentation will typically be the one that gets hit.
Some dos and don’ts of fish handling to keep our swimming friends happy this summer.
The human anchor is a way to slow the boat down, take your time and target more fish.