Of all the things you can do with a fly rod, few match the excitement of casting to and hooking a large tarpon in shallow water. Fighting one is another matter, and bringing one to hand is a significantly more difficult proposition.
All in Fly Fishing
Practical Redfish Fly Selection
Most saltwater gamefish, redfish included, eat some combination of smaller fish, shrimp, and crabs. In my 40 years of fly fishing for redfish, 25 of them as a fly-fishing guide, my taste in flies has evolved. But not as much as you might think!
Choosing Fly Tackle for Redfish
Conventional wisdom says, “Use an eight-weight outfit for saltwater, including redfish.” Back when I was guiding, when I got calls about redfish charters from people who I didn’t know, and they asked me about tackle, that’s what I told them.
Fly Fishing for Bass in Orlando
Some of the most fun and exciting fly fishing in central Florida involves chasing largemouth bass. Almost every body of water larger than a couple acres holds bass. They're not the only species in that water, either. Spotted gar, bowfin, various sunfish species, crappie, and other fishes make every day fishing here an adventure.
Slinging Bugs and Whipping Fish: A Family of Fly Fishermen
Andy Johnson has been many things in his life. He’s a successful community banker in Northeast Mississippi. He is a husband. He is a proud father of two. But it’s safe to say that his mind often wanders to the rivers and streams of the American West.