Jan 8, 2024 · Been seeing several videos on tying jig and balanced flies for mainly leeches, buggers , etc. I was wondering if they are that much better than similar patterns on the …

Nov 4, 2009 · Greetings. I am in the market for a good fast action 8 wt. salmon/steelhead rod and am considering a closeout Xi2. I know this rod was really popular a couple years ago, and …

Jul 17, 2013 · " Something to think about: If you fish the wrong fly long and hard enough, it will sooner or later become the right fly." -- John Gierach"

Dec 30, 2020 · Good evening everyone, I’m just getting into the sport of fly fishing and I received this pole as a gift a few years back. I took the pole into orvis earlier today and the advice I was …

Apr 15, 2021 · Hello, I am looking to purchase some wading boots and I'm looking for opinions. I wear a size 9E street shoe and in some brands a 9EE. I will be wearing new Simms G3 …

Jan 19, 2022 · Even more important than the fly pattern is the intent it was tied with. Bull trout prefer a fly that was tied in hopes of encountering a different species. Don't even think about …

Jun 19, 2007 · The fly rod is very slow compared to the stuff I have now. I got them back when Outdoor Emporium was up on Pontius. Does anybody know that approximate date of when …

Apr 8, 2024 · Hi all, my cheap breathable stocking foot waders have finally started leaking hard, and I’m looking for a new pair. Has anyone had experience with Paramount Outdoors waders? …

Jan 24, 2018 · What are your thoughts on which fly box works best for streamers for trout and steelhead? I am tir d of the ones I have and tend to like to be as organized as possible with my …

Oct 15, 2008 · Fly fishing sparsely tied flies in sparkly green and chartreuse patterns. For an estuary location that I've fished a few years I'll go there with only about three or four patterns …