Whether casting a fishing line from the shore, a kayak, a boat, or off the pier, Dana Point Harbor invites fishing enthusiasts of all ages to soak up the sun and enjoy a day of fishing. You may fish off the outermost jetties and short pier without a license. What kind of fish can you…

The Molalla River provides critical spawning and rearing habitat for steelhead, salmon and native wild cutthroat trout. Can you keep trout from the Clackamas River? There are wild trout in the lower river, but often not in impressive numbers. The only trout you can keep down there are hatchery ones with a healed-over clipped adipose…

You may eat fish from the waters of the Delaware River Watershed as a matter of choice, or you may feed your catch to your family out of need. Is there good fishing in the Delaware River? The Upper Delaware River is home to the best wild trout fishing east of the Rockies, as well…

Emergers and Duns Many March Brown dry-fly patterns are tied with bodies too dark to properly match the naturals. The fly’s belly is most obvious to a rising trout, so it’s important to properly imitate the belly color. March Brown wings are usually tannish-yellow and heavily mottled with dark brown to black venations. What’s the…

The fly is the bait you use for fly fishing. Unlike traditional casting bait, the fly is as light as a feather and relies on the weight of the fly line to cast it out onto the surface of the water, where it imitates the skirting motions of a natural insect to attract fish. What…

Do pautzke fire balls float? Just don’t tell the fish that! Fire Balls fish and sink naturally like real salmon eggs. Stay on the hook longer. Soft and natural feel to ensure great hook sets. Is Fire Bait good for trout? Available in 11 glitter filled colors Fire Bait is deadly effective on trout. Are…

Consider the cheap and ubiquitous, humble sewing thread. It’s thick (as far as fly tying threads go), bulky, it won’t lay flat, it’s got a rough texture and using it can help you become a better fly dresser. What materials are needed to tie flies? Vises. A fly tying vise is perhaps the most important…

Swimming. It is not advised that people swim in the Massachusetts portion of the Housatonic due to PCB contamination, but there are places where you can safely swim in tributaries such as the Konkapot and Green Rivers as well as in the watershed’s lakes. Where can I fly fish on the Housatonic? Section 1: State…

The Grand Stand is a 60 mile stretch of land between Little River and Winyah Bay in South Carolina. It is well-known as one of the top destinations in the world for fishing enthusiasts, especially those targeting redfish. Can you fly fish in South Carolina? With its abundance of rivers, waterways, and streams, South Carolina…

Always wear your U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket when you are on, in, or near the water. Designate a Water Watcher. Use sunscreen and wear your sun protection gear. Don’t get hooked, prevent and treat fishing hook related injuries. What should you not do when flying fishing? False Casting Too Much. This is something…

These leaders are machine tapered and the 5X is relative to the tippet section (end) of the leader. This is true for all leaders. If you see one labeled as a “5X tapered leader” the tippet section is 5X. Thankfully, the X does have a numerical value. That number is 11. How much Leader Should…

Swimming, fishing, shelling, hiking and bicycling are all popular activities that make Honeymoon Island State Park an ideal getaway. The park is also the ferry terminal for access to another unspoiled state park, Caladesi Island. Can you fish on Honeymoon Island beach? You have to pay to get into Honeymoon Island. In Florida you also…

In Iceland there are two most common types: Chironomidae, known as lake midges, and Simuliidae, called black fly. What flies to use in Iceland? Alma Rún. Peacock. Pheasant Tail (and PT HH) Hares Ear. Copper John. Mýsla. Higas SOS. (Egan’s)Frenchie. Is there good fly fishing in Iceland? With a population of less than 350,000 and…

The Boise National Forest is home to many species of birds and mamals including mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, mountain goats, mountain lion, and black bear. Can you fly fish on the Boise River? Just minutes away from the Idaho Angler, the Boise River is a great tail-water fishery where visitors and residents can spend…

Fishing Licenses for Belize If you’re going fishing, you need a license. Even if you’re going to be in a boat with someone who is fishing, but you’re not fishing yourself, you still need a license. Even if you’ll be fishing from shore, you need a license. You need a license to catch a fish.…

Habitat: Large oligotrophic lakes in the West. Anadromous, usually spawning in streams that have lakes as their source. Description: Average size 3-7lbs. The lake record is 37.6lbs. Can you fly fish in Lake Tahoe? Any person, 16 years of age or older, must have a valid California or Nevada sport fishing license to fish in…

However, the deepest point on the river is located at the Farmington River At Unionville reporting a gauge stage of 4.28 ft. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Farmington River, the highest being perched at an elevation of 180 ft, the Farmington River At Unionville. Where can I fly fish…

The best hook size for steelhead and my go-to size for steelhead hooks is size 8 or size 10 in most water clarity. In super clear water or when using single eggs or very small baits, I will drop down to a size 12 and a size 14 wide gap hook that is thick enough…

Knowing the best times of the year to head to Maui will greatly improve your fishing success. The best fishing timeframe for Maui is May through September for marlin, sailfish, mahi mahi, bigeye tuna, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, and skipjack tuna. February through April is the best fishing window for trevally. Can you fly fish in…

Lake steelhead enter their spawning streams from late October to early May. Although many steelhead enter the rivers in the fall and overwinter there, spawning does not occur until spring. The fall-run fish are typically the first to spawn, often in March, followed by the spring run fish in April. Can you fish the Boardman…