Staying dry should be the second most important part of a fishing outing, second only to actually catching a fish. Here, Trout Editor Than Axtell explains what to look for in waders and boots.
What do you get when you mix an apoplectic John Barr, a martini glass the size of a bucket and a fly fishing cave man? You get the intro video for Fish & Fly Magazine's coverage of the 2007 Fly Fishing Retailer Show. Sit back with a cocktail, tie up a Copper John and enjoy the show.
Ever have your dry fly turn into a streamer? It's annoying and completely avoidable, thanks to a magical little substance we like to call "floatant." Here, Than Axtell dishes the dirt on how to keep your fly dry.
Tools of the Trade No. 1: Sunglasses Nothing screams "I fly fish" like a nice racoon-ish tan line around the eyes. Trout Editor Than Axtell explains what to look for in a pair of sunglasses, then gets all mushy with the word "photochromatic."
Most fly fishing vests and packs have more clippers and cutters than the average toiletry bag. But they're almost always necessary for something. Than Axtell displays some of his favorite streamside gizmos.
Want to tie your own fly before hitting the waters in search of Tarpon? Watch Rick Hess as he ties the Tan Rabbit (pg.32 Pre-season 08). Special thanks to
Marabou is an exclusive recreational community located just miles from Steamboat Springs, Colorado that captures the heart of the American West while providing high-end luxury. With energy-efficient homes and an abundance of outdoor activities, including top-notch trout water on the property, Marabou is the perfect retreat for the high-class family with a wild side.
Sandy Moret, long-time owner of Florida Keys Outfitters, tells the interesting story of how his fly shop came into being, and how it's evolved over the years. Drive through liquor windows, 200-pound tarpon and angling art galleries are all heavily involved. Would you expect anything less?
"Deep in the Douglas fir forests of Oregon, an annual soiree takes place along the banks of the Sandy River. It's a place where 17-foot fly rods and 280-foot casts are less the inconceivable rants of drunken anglers and more the documented truths of stone-cold sober casters. It's the Sandy River Spey Clave, and it might just be the finest spey gathering held on the planet." - John Van Vleet, Autumn 2006 Issue of Fish and Fly Magazine
This introductory video will give you an overview of the Sandy River Spey Clave, and an introduction to the excitement that is involved in spey casting.
The most recognizable voice in the spey-casting universe just might be that of the bucket-hat-wearing Brit, Simon Gawesworth. A spey-casting instructor since he was in his teens, Gawesworth has the two-handed cast down to an art form. From Point P to D-Loops to upsteam mends, he's been teaching American blokes how to use both hands for roughly two decades."
Watch and Listen In as Simon gives an on-water demonstration -
Ask just about any spey caster in the Northwest who George Cook is, and they'll likely counter with some sort of story about him catching kings in Alaska or bullying steelhead in Washington. That's just who he is. One heck of a fly fisher.
But, that's not all he does.
As a casting instructor and a manufacturer's rep for Sage, Simms, Rio, Ross and Tibor, Cook is usually one of the first to know about a new development or hot product. But as much as he lives in the present, there is no denying his past and his influence on the spey casting explosion in America.
Watch as George talks about his passion for this area of fly fishing -
Ever wonder what goes into making a Tibor reel? Fish & Fly was curious, so our video team paid a visit to the company's headquarters in Delray Beach, Fla. There, we were met by the legend himself, Ted Juracsik, who gave us a personal tour of his facility - and a few good stories to boot!
Pere Marquette River guide (and unabashed steelhead addict) Tommy Lynch delves into the sordid details of spring steelhead fishing in Michigan. Join Tommy and his chrome-loving friends in a discussion about how to land a spring-run steelhead, the fish of 1,000 casts.
Undulate. The key word here is undulate. Keep that in mind while watching Tommy Lynch give you detailed instructions on how to tie one of these bad boys of your own.
Ah, the grapefruit. A tasty breakfast snack that works well with waffles and bacon. Even steelhead seem to have taken a liking to it. Here, Tommy Lynch guides you through the simple construction of this steelhead delicacy.
