With a number of fly-fishing clubs asking me to build a presentation geared more towards “beginner” fly-fishers- I sat down and gave it some thought. Since I had just turned fifty, I decided to compile a list of 50 things I had learned over the years as it relates to fly-tying and fly-fishing. Figuring that […]
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Most fly fishers know the secret ……… sub-surface, aquatic insects account for over 90% of a Trout’s typical diet. And, they also know all the “go-to” patterns to use when nymph fishing, such as the infamous Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear, the legendary Pheasant Tail and the super productive Copper John, to name a few. So
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Living in Toledo, Ohio in the Mid Western part of the United States does not afford one the luxury of gentle flowing, clear, cold habitat for trout. In fact, it is quite a drive to find truly “Blue Ribbon” caliber fly-fishing water….about 4 to 5 hours in any direction! No wonder I could hardly tell
Terrestrials- what we learned back in “Kid’s High” Read More »
If you are anything like me, you probably carry more flies than a fly shop when you head to the stream! Boxes and boxes, that have row after row, of seemingly “perfectly” tied flies, for each possible stage of each possible hatch. Makes you question if they are all necessary right? Of course they are-
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The short story: Several years ago I bumped into Ed Engle at the fly show in Chicago. Ed was conducting a fly-tying session, tying small flies of course. I showed Ed several flies that I tie and fish as I am also very fond of small flies. One of the particular patterns, by no means
We tie quite a few flies each year at Glenn River Fly Co Ltd and we always get asked – “what hook is that?” The answer almost always varies. Why? We believe the hook is perhaps the most important component of the fly pattern. The size, shape, style, wire, gage, sharpness, durability, point, barb,
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If you are anything like me, you are fascinated with the beauty and challenges spring creeks offer. Having fished quite a few, both inside and outside the country, I had never visited Nelson’s Spring Creek Ranch in Paradise Valley, Montana….until recently that is! Yes, even with all the health concerns and set-backs 2020 had to
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What is Tenkara fly-fishing anyway? Tenkara, which some say means (from heaven) or (from the skies) is a style of fishing, originated in Japan- and practiced for over 200 years. It was primarily used for mountain stream trout fishing. Tenkara style of fly-fishing migrated to the USA about 10 years ago and has gained in
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If you tie flies long enough, you are bound to run into situations that call for “dubbing loops”. They are actually not that complicated- but we sure do hear from individuals who have some struggles. This brief post covers some of the basics and also provides a step-by-step PDF showing photos of the various
If you live in Northwest Ohio and you have an interest in the outdoors, you were treated to a unique store opening- one year ago this weekend. Brad Dunkle opened Wildwood Anglers in downtown Sylvania, Ohio, as a specialty outdoor adventure shop. Over the past year, the inventory has grown and so has the popularity
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