If you’ve done any flats fishing in the Northeast for Stripers, you’ve seen them cruising the flats searching for small baitfish, eels, and (of course) crabs. This is a phenomenal fly to throw at a cruising Striper on the flats and imitates a Green Crab, prevalent on the coast of the Northeastern US. It’s a fun fly to tie, too. Tune in as Jared provides step-by-step instructions to tie a pattern that every Striper angler should have in their arsenal.
This is an effective hopper pattern designed to entice large trout from the US West to Patagonia and everywhere in between. Hoppers are a staple of a trout’s diet here in the US and beyond and there’s nothing better than getting a large trout to eat a high-floating hopper on the surface. This pattern is built for extra floatation, a lifelike profile, and super fish-catching power. Tune in as Jared takes us through every step needed to tie the Bopper Hopper.
Mexico is home to some of the best tropical saltwater flats fishing anywhere in the world. Whether you’re a novice saltwater angler or an expert chasing Permit, Mexico has something to offer every fly fisherman. It’s also easy to get to from anywhere in the US, relatively inexpensive, and the perfect place for a week-long fishing trip. From Permit to Bonefish to Tarpon and more, Mexico truly has it all. Read on to learn which flies are the most productive for every individual species.
The Tarpon Toad is a fly that has long been used to target the Silver King. This is a fly that’s great for a variety of Tarpon scenarios including casting at laid up fish or cruising fish. Jared ties a slight variation here that also works well for Bass, Stripers, and other predatory fish in both freshwater and saltwater environments. Tune in as Jared shows you step-by-step how to tie the Tarpon Toad with a slight twist.
Winston designed these rods to be ‘do-it-all’ freshwater fly rods. In fact, they call them the ‘Swiss Army Knife of fly rods’. To make such a versatile freshwater rod series, Winston rolled out a unique, progressive SuperSilica resin system that keeps these rods lightweight, powerful, and dynamic. That being said, Winston has also found a way to stay true to their brand by making these rods medium/medium-fast action and delicate when you need them to be. Read on for a model-by-model review of the whole series.
The Saltwater Air is a quick-recovering, high-performance saltwater fly rod series built with a few important features. Winston uses SuperSilica lightweight resin systems and their famous Boron III technology to craft incredibly light rods that are durable and solidly strong. Winston claims they built these rods with a fast mid-section (a departure from traditional Winston rods) and stiff butt sections for increased lifting power on the largest fish in saltwater. Read on for a detailed review of every rod model in the series.
Winston built the Pure series for delicate presentations and trout-focused angling. The series quickly won ‘Best New Freshwater Rod’ at IFTD in 2018 and its diversity of rod models and was a large reason why. From short 2wt rods through longer 5wt distance sticks, this is a series with a model for almost any dry fly angler. Built with some of the finest componentry in fly fishing, the Pure is built for anglers who prefer to fish with a light touch. Read on for detailed reviews of each and every rod model in the series.
Winston’s new Alpha+ series is designed for the largest fish on earth. The rod’s extra-fast action helps deliver big flies and fight large fish. A fast-action tip and insanely strong butt section contribute to the rod’s ability to both propel large flies through heavy wind and lift big fish from their murky lies. The Alpha+ encourages incredible line speed and easy distance casting without carrying a lot of line in the air. These rods are beastly and, as Winston says, you’re going to need a bigger net. Read on for a detailed review of every model in the series.
The Partridge and Orange fly is one of the most effective soft hackle fly designs ever developed. It’s also really easy to tie and only uses two materials. This is a great pattern for trout and steelhead and can be swung or dead-drifted. This pattern is great for prospecting new water or fooling finicky trout. Don’t leave home without one. Read on for step-by-step instructions and learn to tie this practical trout pattern.
The Zug Bug is an old fly pattern that’s versatile in its design and relatively easy to tie. This pattern can be dead drifted to imitate a Stonefly or Cased-Caddis, stripped to imitate a small baitfish, or swung to imitate an emerging insect. The fly profile is perfect for western trout fishing and a host of other freshwater applications. Follow along as Jared gives step-by-step instructions to tie this dynamic pattern.
