Jun 26, 2025 · At $69.95 per line they're a bargain in today's fly line world. As to the line handling bigger dry flies: leader length and taper are more likely to determine how the fly turns over on …

Jan 8, 2024 · Been seeing several videos on tying jig and balanced flies for mainly leeches, buggers , etc. I was wondering if they are that much better than similar patterns on the …

Oct 1, 2003 · I'm looking to build a good salt water fly rod and I'm trying to decide between the Sage RPL and RPL+ blanks of which several are avaliable in the 7-8 wt. range. I've read …

Nov 18, 2008 · Kunnan fly rods were very inexpensive when i was pricing them. $ 29.95 to $ 39.95. Of course after the factory burnt down the prices skyrocketed. Ive been looking for one …

Jan 26, 2023 · I acquired an old fly rod made in Japan. Does anyone know about the history of these, their fishability, and worth? Looks like it needs some wax or polish. Any …

Apr 11, 2021 · Fly tyers can be masters at making things complicated! Poor quality materials and tools are destined to discourage beginner tiers and cause greater expense when the time …

Jan 19, 2022 · Even more important than the fly pattern is the intent it was tied with. Bull trout prefer a fly that was tied in hopes of encountering a different species. Don't even think about …

Apr 24, 2024 · Hi everyone, I recently moved back to Skagit Valley and am excited to delve into fly fishing. I'm quite new to this and would appreciate any tips on good spots for beginners. …

Feb 14, 2012 · Soft hackles virtually fly off the thing thanks to rotary application of materials, and you can lock the head so that the fly stops top, bottom and both sides. For flies like the Carey …

Oct 15, 2008 · Fly fishing sparsely tied flies in sparkly green and chartreuse patterns. For an estuary location that I've fished a few years I'll go there with only about three or four patterns …