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.
If you hope to become a competent saltwater angler, developing proper fly line management is a core skillset.
Ten more photo tips for your next fishing trip: Tell a whole story, not just a piece of one.
The really good fly-fishing-for-carp anglers consider species like steelhead, trout and permit “easy” fish.
While “happy snaps” can do a fine job of documenting a trip, why not up your game and tell the whole story, not just part of it.
The more time you spend understanding rivers, the better your odds of hooking fish.
Fish in skinny water need immediate attention.