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The Light Cahill is a highly respected dry fly pattern that originated in the Adirondack region of New York before quickly spreading throughout the northeastern United States. The Light Cahil imitates the Pale Morning or Pale Evening Dun mayflies, which are common during the summer months in many streams and rivers throughout the country.
The Little Brown Trout is a classic streamer from Samuel R. Slaymaker of Pennsylvania, first tied in the late 1950s. Originally a part of a series of three streamers designed to imitate trout fry and intended to tap into the trout’s predatory instincts.
Gobies are a type of baitfish made up of a variety of different species and live in freshwater systems. Similar to sculpins, these baitfish tend to hug the bottom of creeks, streams, rivers, and lakes and they provide excellent forage for anything from smallmouth bass to trout and even oddball species like catfish and crappie. These baitfish are generally in the 2”-5” range with a round profile, making them excellent forage for fish of nearly all sizes.
Sage is a brand with a long history of building legendary saltwater fly rods. However, their past few flagship salt series have largely disappointed. Sure, there were a few solid models, but most were too stiff, fast, and clunky for the average angler. When we had the opportunity to cast each rod in the new R8 Salt series, we were immediately impressed by Sage’s commitment to developing a salt-specific series that is enjoyable to cast for the average angler.
In this video, we’ll be covering everything you need to know about choosing the perfect line weight for your trout spey fly rod. We’ll start with an introduction and some opening thoughts before diving into the key differences between line weight and grain weight. We’ll discuss how to determine your casting ability and what flies you plan to use, which can both have an impact on your line weight selection. Finally, we’ll wrap things up with a conclusion that summarizes everything we’ve covered. Whether you’re new to trout spey fly fishing or looking to refine your technique, this video is a must-watch for anyone looking to improve their fishing game. Tune in and discover the secrets to choosing the right line weight for your trout spey fly rod!
This fly was designed by Umpqua signature tyer Tyler Olsen. He was looking for a fly that floated low in the water but held up a nymph well. I’d say he got it right.
The March Brown Emerger is a low floating fly that has proven to be a reliable choice for fly anglers looking to catch trout during the emergence of mayflies. Its simple yet effective design makes it easy to tie, making it a great pattern for novice and experienced fly tiers alike.
Join us as we demonstrate how to tie the versatile Mayer’s Mysis Shrimp/Nymph fly from Landon Mayer’s book, “Guide Flies Easy to Tie Patterns for Tough Trout.” The Mysis shrimp, a false shrimp species, was first introduced to Colorado reservoirs in the 1950s as a food source for salmon and lake trout. This fly effectively imitates these shrimp and can be fished in various ways to entice even the most selective trou
Fly rod action is super important in both the experience and the functionality of your fly rod. If you’re new to fly fishing, you may be wondering what is fly rod action? We break it all down in the fourth installment of how to choose a fly rod.
This fly was created by Chris Johnson. It’s a nice drake pattern with a high wing that floats low in the water giving a great profile. It can be tied in various colors to match the hatch.
