Leader is terminal for the aid to casting, tippet is a disposable section that can be replaced and is designed to protect the leaders. It seems that every week I get a new fly fisherman into the shop and we have the same conversation about “tippet and Leaders,” so today I’m going to show you how to choose the right tippet for your fishing excursions and answer a few extras as well. Let us talk about the basics for the new folks in the room. We are familiar with a fly line, an

Working on your casting skills, Getting Better Getting better at casting is an ongoing journey, In earlier articles we have gone over some of the basics of learning to cast a fly rod. As you are learning to fly fish, there will be many times that frustration will raise its ugly head and make you want to throw the fly rod in the trash and just walk away. Let us not go that far just yet first look at some of the information I am going to share with you today. I am going to wa

Fly Rod Starter kits, typical stater kit "Fly rod starter kits or combo kits" are perfect for beginners who want to dive into the art of fly fishing, or learning to cast a fly rod, without breaking the bank. These comprehensive packages provide most of the essential tools needed to start casting and catching fish. Typically, a starter fly rod kit includes a lightweight fly rod ranging from 7 to 9 feet in length, a matching reel, pre-spooled with backing, fly line, and leader.

Stream, Creeks, Rivers Oh my! As you are learning to fly fish, and by now have watched 100K hours of Youtube videos, read so many on-line articles that your head feels as if it would explode. Let’s add more fuel to the fire and talk about the terms Stream Creek and River. I know what’s the difference is and why does it matter?. The reason it matters is when you go to a new fishing area, weather it be a new state or new river system, you need a few tidbits of information to he