Wet Fly Swing

  There's no question, one of the best, and easiest, tips I could ever give you for hooking steelhead is called the Hang Down.  This is how it works - After you cast and swing your fly through the run, your fly will be "hanging down" below you.  Make sure to let the fly sit there for 3 or 5...

What is the biggest question that fly fisherman have? Better put - what is your biggest struggle? What’s one thing you could learn or resource that would help you most with steelhead fly fishing? I recently ran a survey and collected data on this very question. Of this question - What is your biggest struggle with fly fishing - 50%...

  Trout is a name for a number of freshwater species belonging to the Salmonidae family, including salmon,trout, chars, freshwater whitefishes, and grayling. This includes Sea Trout . The main species of Trout in the UK are Brown Trout.  Fly fishing for trout is a little different in the UK, as Andy from Riverangler.co.uk explains below. Brown Trout Brown Trout are...

  What does it take to be a successful steelhead fly fisherman? The right fly - sure.  A good presentation - You bet.  Reading water to find the fish - No question. But, you will not be a successful steelhead fisherman unless you are patient, persistent, passionate and get out and practice. Don't think you have these characteristics now? Don't worry,...

The traditional steelhead fly patterns are still as effective as ever.  In the day in age with tube flies, hobo flies, and many others new designs, I still find good success swinging the traditional steelhead fly.  The Stewart is a great example and in this session I demonstrate how to tie a sparsely dressed low water style fly. Materials for...