Tag: fly-fishing

  • NEW VIDEO! TROUT FISHING LAKE TANEYCOMO, BRANSON, MISSOURI JUNE 22, 2024

    Check out the new video from Lake Taneycomo, Branson, Missouri. It was a great trip with some lifelong friends! Read more

  • ULTRA VIOLET COLORS, DO THEY CATCH MORE FISH?

    My tackle box under Ultra Violet Light Anglers have searched for the magic color to catch fish from the beginning of time.  Is it a secret?  Why does one color catch more fish than another color?  Does weather and sunlight change things?  Fishing reports often note the colors of lures and flies to use.  Is… Read more

  • Video-Fly Tying Tutorial and Field Test – Mop Fly Edition!

    Check out our new video where we show you how to tie your own mop fly and add a personal touch! We also demonstrate using the flies we just tied! Check it out! Supplies: 1 Fly tying stationary clamp on vise 1 Thread bobbin 1 Whip Finisher Thread 6/0or 8/0 in white and khaki, we… Read more

  • Opening Day of Trout Season in Missouri is Finally Here!

    A Holiday for Trout Anglers March 1st is practically a holiday for Missouri trout anglers, rich with traditions that date back to 1924. After a seemingly everlasting Winter this hallowed date finally arrives.  And at precisely 6:30 am Trout season begins, signaled by a blaring siren. Opening day of Trout season in Missouri is finally… Read more

  • Countdown to Christmas!

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    Santa says. “The Orvis Encounter is a great combo that is ready to fish! Anyone interested in fly fishing or seasoned veterans will all love this gift! Read more

  • Comparing Rainbow Trout To Brown Trout

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    Justin on the left with a Brown Trout and Dawson on the right with a Rainbow Trout By Sheila Lee Fly-fishing and trout seem like they always belong in the same sentence.  But did you know that there are about fifty different species of trout? They all differ in appearance, size, lifecycle, and what they like… Read more

  • Best Beginner Fly-Fishing Combos for 2023

    By Justin Lee Jumping into fly-fishing is intimidating.  But once you decide to go for it the choices are overwhelming.  There are a lot of low-quality, low-priced options available that are tempting to the pocketbook.  However, I recommend avoiding those for several reasons.  First, they are heavier than a quality combo.  Second, they often are… Read more

  • Achieving a Perfect Drift

    By Justin Lee There are many different types of fly-fishing but one of the most effective ways is drifting flies using an indicator.  This technique is effective for beginners and experienced anglers alike.  There are many parts of this technique that can be discussed like a leader, tippet, tippet rings, etc. but for our purposes,… Read more

  • Best Fly-Fishing Movies

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    By Justin Lee Movies about fly-fishing are few and far between.  But there are some great films out there.  We started to watch some movies and eventually just turned them off due to awful filmmaking and poor ideas.  Then there are thousands of instructional videos that are as exciting as picking out socks. Honestly, who… Read more