First, we’ve already talked about choosing the best fly rod for Stripers and choosing the best fly reel for Stripers. These posts are important if you’re a first-time Striper angler. They can also help anglers who are purchasing new gear determine which rods/reels fit their casting style and angling technique. And, to round out our species-centered blog posts about Stripers, this post will help you choose the right fly line. If you’re planning on waking up before sunrise, reading tide charts, and slinging beast flies, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to find out which fly line you should be fishing for Striped Bass.
We traveled to NOLA this winter and tried our hand at these notorious Bulls. Fishing can certainly be difficult during the winter months. We dealt with weather, cold water temps, difficult water conditions, and other adversity. Fish were caught, definitely, but they didn’t come without a bit of work. We found that having the right gear certainly helped. Read on to find out how to choose the right fly line and how a fly line can help you catch more fish.
If you follow our blog or are researching your next fly rod or fly reel for a specific species, you’ve probably seen our blog posts about choosing the right gear. Targeting different species on a fly rod can be difficult. Purchasing the right gear greatly increases an angler’s chances of success on the water. Especially when it comes to Permit. Read on to find out which fly line is best for targeting Permit in a variety of scenarios.
We receive a bunch of questions about when to use which fly line and how air and water temperature play into the performance of a fly line. These are all valid questions and fly line temperature ranges aren’t always talked about in a definitive way. This stuff can be confusing. We’re here to flesh it out with advice from experts at RIO and Scientific Anglers so you don’t have to guess next time you’re wondering if you can fish an SA MPX fly line in the Louisiana marsh or a tropical fly line for Bass in Texas. Read on to find out how to differentiate between tropical and cold water environments and when either line would work.
Maybe you’re an experienced Bass angler who’s looking to get into fly fishing. Maybe you’ve fly fished for Bass all your life. Whether you’re looking to put together a complete setup for Bass or you’re looking for the perfect fly line that fits your angling style, this article breaks down how to choose the best fly line for Bass. Learn when to use different types of lines and why. Read on to become a better Bass angler with a fly rod.
Bonefish are one of the most popular gamefish in tropical saltwater environments. These fish offer a challenging target to anglers who prefer sight fishing and careful wading. Bonefish have a mixed diet of crabs, shrimp, small baitfish, and more and are often found tailing on sandy flats. Because they’re found in tropical saltwater conditions, choose a tropical saltwater fly line. Seems intuitive, right? Want to learn more? Read on.
One of the questions we’ve gotten most often about our recent Trout Spey Shootout has been in regards to our line recommendations. More specifically, why our recommendations for Scandi lines are much heavier than one might expect, relative to our Skagit recommendations. This has been particularly true for Pacific NW anglers who have been indoctrinated into thinking that Scandi is ALWAYS lighter than Skagit, no matter what. Read on to find out why we recommended the lines we did in our Trout Spey Shootout.
Conventional wisdom tells us that a 9/10wt reel with a sealed drag, durable build, and a large arbor is the best option when targeting Permit on the fly. In some cases, that wisdom holds true. There are situations when other reel features should be considered, however, and some situations when different reel options will boost your chances of success. Read on to find out which reel features matter in which situations and why.
Carp are a tough fish to catch, especially on a fly rod. They can be wary, picky, and spooky. That being said, they’re tons of fun to catch and can provide the angler with some of the best sight fishing available in freshwater. If you’re a Carp enthusiast or just looking for insider info, read on to find out how to increases your chances of success when Carp fishing.
Every fall, anglers travel from around the globe to visit the marshes of Louisiana. While Redfish can be found elsewhere, Louisiana is known for prolific numbers of fish in a pretty epic size class. If you’re fanatical about saltwater fly fishing you’ve probably heard New Orleans called ‘the Redfish capital of the world’. Read on to find our which fly reel increases your chances of success when targeting these heavy-shouldered predators.
