Flymen Blog
One of the most exciting areas in fly design is the development of next-generation topwater flies to enable the modern fly fishing angler to successfully target and land a growing variety of freshwater and saltwater gamefish across the globe.
To support this trend, in 2016 we announced our intention to create a full range of modern innovative foam fly tying materials under the new...
How do we get new fly anglers introduced to the sport of fly fishing?
We hear this question over and over again.
The answer might be sitting in front of us and we don’t even see it. This magic bullet is also a hell of a lot of fun for the seasoned angler as well.
What is it, you ask?
It is Lepomis macrochirus, more commonly called a bluegill.
No matter where you live, there are probably some of these little gems swimming in a pond or lake near you.
Let’s face it, trout fishing can be hard and often a barrier to getting new fly anglers off to a good start.
There's nothing better than the humble bluegill to ensure a new fly angler has a great experience and gets put on the path to success.
Putting the POP back in popper flies.
This may be the most exciting time to be involved in fly fishing!
In recent years, fly fishing has rapidly evolved at an unprecedented rate.
No longer restricted to trout or salmon, fly fishing has become "anything goes if it's on the fly," with fly anglers now able to actively target and land virtually any species of freshwater or saltwater gamefish on a fly rod.
As fly anglers expand their horizons, the hunt for more species in widely varied types of fisheries across the world is rapidly driving the need for innovation in the fly fishing industry with specialized flies and equipment for enticing and landing these fish.
by Gary Dubiel
This may seem like an odd way to start off talking about fly fishing, but let’s chat about one of the most popular and easy ways to fish inshore saltwater, the popping cork.
You’re probably thinking, “What does this have to do with anything?!”
Maybe more than you think.
Sight fishing for redfish on the fly is a huge thrill!
But what about those days when the water is stained, the clouds are out, the wind is up, or the fish are in deeper water?