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Snook are one of the most popular inshore fish throughout South Florida. They swim on both the Gulf and Atlantic sides of the state, with...

Whether you're fishing current caused by wind, tides, runoff, or just a stream's natural flow, it's essential to fish it properly. Fish...

How do you connect your leader butt to the fly line? Luckily, many of today's fly lines have those handy welded loops built-in. This...

The best anglers have not only impeccable mechanics, but they also have a supreme ability to read and pick apart productive water. In...

Many fish often feed on or near the bottom. That's just how it is. When those fish are totally keyed in to that particular zone, your fly...

You arrive at your spot, and are immediately greeted with large bait schools and predators cruising and slashing through them. It seems...

Small flies certainly have their place. Whether imitating insects or other types of small forage, a downsized fly is often a great choice...

See that pic? It’s from 18 years ago. I have spent A LOT of time fishing around docks for very good reason—they can be fish magnets!...

Some fly anglers simply don't realize how much of an impact the wrong size fly line or leader can have on their fishing. In the most...

Whether buying a knotless leader off the shelf or tying together your own, you must consider things like the fly line you're using,...

When do I use an intermediate fly line? Do I even need an intermediate fly line? Many times a floating line will get the job done in...

Catching big fish (unlike the one above!) can make even the most seasoned angler weak in the knees. There is, however, an even higher...

Say what? You've never fly fished for bass?!?!?! These highly-accessible fish can be found in a ton of locations and offer incredible...

Have you ever tried fly fishing at night? If not, you may be missing out on some of the very BEST action. From limited visibility to...

How to choose a sinking fly line? Yikes! Sinking lines are not quite as widely-used as floating lines, but they can very often be a...

I was just clicking around online getting reacquainted with what's out there in the world of streamers. Most of my fly fishing here in...

Once your streamer is in the water, retrieving it seems like a really simple and straightforward task. Grab the line, hook it under your...

The back of the boat can be a whole other world. Sure, you're likely out with a good friend or two on a beautiful body of water, but...

Floating lines are easy to cast, easy to manage, and are the most commonly-used line types in fly fishing. Despite their popularity and...

When fly casting, being smoooooooth is the name of the game. Moving the fly rod back and forth fluidly along with good application of...