Stern said common places to find fish on the Neuse and other nearby rivers include rock overhangs, standing vegetation, submerged logs, the edges of current, eddies, and all around bridge pilings. The water is just now getting too cold for wet-wading, so Stern recommends a pair of good waders for this time of year. Are…

What is Drag on a Fly Reel? The term “drag” refers to the braking systems used on fly reels to slow the rotation of the spool in order to control and apply pressure to a fish on the line. Think of a fly reel drag like the brakes on a car; it’s what gives you…

It appears more than 9,500 adult winter-run Chinook salmon returned to the Sacramento River to spawn this year. This is the largest number of returning adults based on California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) carcass counts1 in the last 15 years and follows similar returns of 8,128 in 2019 and 7,428 in 2020. What…

How do you make a saltwater fly leader? How long should a saltwater fly leader be? There’s a good reason for this 9-foot leaders work great for 90 percent of all fly fishing scenarios in both freshwater and saltwater. A 9-foot leader is long enough to achieve good presentations and drag-free drifts, yet not so…

While high-visibility saltwater line is easier for the angler to see, camouflaged or clear line is generally considered the best saltwater fishing line as it is virtually invisible to the fish. Once you’ve settled on the pound test and color of the line, the next step is to choose monofilament, fluorocarbon or braid. What do…

Although not native to the Black Hills of South Dakota (USA), brook trout and brown trout now inhabit nearly all of the 1287 km of streams with suitable habitat [15] . Can you fly fish in the Black Hills? This warm 375 acre lake provides anglers with opportunities to fish for trout, northern pike, perch,…

Fish can be caught right off the surf in the beaches surrounding Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Miramar Beach. Many of the fish we see in the surf are migratory, and come and go just like the tides, although there are many species that are available all year long. Where can I fly fish in…

Split shot comes in various sizes ranging from B (1/96th ounce) to #0 (1/4th ounce). Size #7 (1/24th ounce), size #5 (1/13th ounce) and size #3 (1/10th ounce) are most commonly used. How far should split shot be from fly? Loss of strike detection is valid, though, and there’s not much you can do about…

The Mousam (mouse-sum) River gets its beginning at Mousam Lake in Acton. Nearly the entire river has good fishing and getting access to it is very good. Starting at the Mousam Lake spillway, just below the small dam, on Deering Ridge Road, anglers can find brook trout and brown trout all the way to Springvale.…

Neversink River is a stream near Port Jervis. The most popular species caught here are Smallmouth bass, Brown trout, and Largemouth bass. Where can I fish in willowemoc? The best place to fish is in the Willowemoc’s lower section, from Livingston Manor all the way to where it spills into Beaver Kill. This area also…

Top east coast surf-casting beaches include Miami Beach (south end), Pompano Beach, Cocoa Beach, Ormond Beach and Fernandina Beach. West coast hot spots are Cape Sable, Bonita Springs, Indian Rocks Beach, Carrabelle, Mexico Beach, Gulf Breeze and Fort Walton Beach. How do you fly fish surf Florida? Can you fly fish in the surf? Yes,…

Great Falls is musky fishing treasure hidden in the middle of Tennessee. This body of water is the Grand Central Station of Middle Tennessee musky waters as it is the meeting point for the Caney Fork, Calf Killer, Rocky and Collins Rivers. Where can I find musky in Tennessee? Musky can be found throughout East…

Enjoy a winter angling vacation in Washington by catching species like walleye, steelhead, crappie and more. The state’s winter fisheries are generally open November through March (and some year-round) providing you plenty of opportunities to catch your favorite winter game fish. What can I fish for in the winter in Washington state? Winter fishing in…

TFO has offered the same no-fault lifetime warranty on all its fishing rods since being founded in 1995. Today, the warranty program is a core part of our business and an area that we’re constantly working to improve, so that it represents another value-based reason to be a TFO angler. What fly fishing rods have…

Basically, there isn’t a wrong way to fish a Wooly Bugger. The key is to select the right size and color through trial and error. You can dead drift it down stream; add spit shot to suspend it with an indicator or strip it back to you with varying speed. This is when you can…

River fishing is the most popular for golden dorado. The most common fishing techniques are fly fishing, wading, and light tackle fishing. How do you fly fish in dorado? For jungle dorado choose stiff, fast action 9-foot seven to nine weight rods. Flies are big and the need to load a rod quickly is crucial.…

Where is the best fly fishing in Idaho? The Middle Fork of the Salmon River. The Henry’s Fork of the Snake River. The South Fork of the Boise River. What kind of fish are in Payette Lake in McCall Idaho? Fishing for smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, lake trout, yellow perch and kokanee salmon…

North of Napier the fishing spots are legendary: North Shore Road, Gill Road, Le Quesne Road, Whirinaki and Tangoio. These are traditional fishing spots where snapper are caught annually. To the south there are similarly famous spots, such as Awatoto, East Clive, Haumoana, Te Awanga and Clifton. How do you fly fish in tight areas?…

Barbarian Fishing is a special barbarian method of Fishing. It can be learned by members, with level 48 Fishing, level 15 Agility, and level 35 Strength, by speaking to Otto Godblessed in his home near Baxtorian Falls. Can you boost fishing for barbarian training? For this activity the player needs at least 55 Fishing (an…

What Is the Difference Between a Midge and a Nymph? The word “midge” has a specific species of insect as its meaning in fly fishing. The term “nymph” refers to the many species of aquatic insects, such as midges, that go through several life phases. For example, you could be using a “midge nymph” fly.…