Flymen Blog
by Brandon Bailes
I often struggle with deciding on which type of water I want to fish, whether it's big water with big flies and sinking lines, or small streams with downsized offerings. Both can be very rewarding but there’s something special about small streams and exploring where smaller predatory fish can live.
My definition of a small stream, warmwater or coldwater, is a watershed that is at the max 25 feet wide and a deep pool from 4 to 5 feet deep. Where I live this even includes a few tailwaters, which when generating are not navigable by boat.
These types of waters contain more than just bugs for fish to feed on. After many years of exploring these little gems and talking with other small stream fanatics, I've come up with my own way to target the meat-eaters in these waters with downsized streamers.
You finally have a day off.
You’ve been jonesing to get some time on the water and have been planning a full assault on your local trout stream.
One little problem though… the weather forecast.
It’s cold and raining!
You really want to go fishing, but it just sounds miserable.
You tell yourself there are flies to tie, beers to consume, and sleep to catch up on – all things a day off is great for accomplishing. So you decide to stay home.
Here are 5 reasons why you’ve just made the best decision of your life.
by Andrew Loffredo
Streamer fishing is one of the most visual and exciting ways to fish for trout!
As a former member of the U.S. Youth Fly Fishing Team, I picked up some streamer tricks that are useful for both new and experienced anglers.
Here are 3 tips to consider when you’re “hucking meat” this fall.
by Gordon Churchill
You're fly fishing for false albacore and the fish are coming in fast and furious. People all around you are hooking up. You are not.
Why?
It's frustrating as being the last guy in the line to get cake and they run out as soon as it's your turn.
Don't despair – here are 4 things to pay attention to that you may not be.
by Gunnar Brammer
What if I told you there was 1 style of articulated streamer that could produce fish in any and every possible situation?
Well, I’d be lying.
But what if I told you there were 3 styles of articulated streamers which under any circumstance would move fish and put you on the hunt?
I’m most certainly still stretching the truth, but this is a fisherman you're talking to, so that's to be expected.