What is the difference between the Recon and Helios Fly Rods?
Tom Rosenbauer explains the benefits of the Orvis Recon fly rod, including its durability, rod tapers, and how it compares to the premium Helios series.
Start WatchingHow long should you make your dropper?
Sometimes when trout fishing, you need to lengthen your dropper for deeper pools, but what length should you start out with? Here is Tom Rosenbauer’s philosophy on dry-dropper rigs.
How to Reduce Drag - Part 4
Sometimes when fly fishing with a dry or nymph, reducing drag is as easy as moving a few steps. No fancy casts, no adjustment to your leader.
How to Reduce Drag - Part 3
Choosing the right tippet length can make a big difference in presentation and drag. Tom Rosenbauer discusses when to shorten your tippet for easier casting and when a longer tippet helps achieve a drag-free drift.
How to Reduce Drag - Part 2
Modify your cast to reduce drag and make your fly drift naturally with the current. Techniques like the Reach Cast and Parachute Cast act as “pre-mends,” improving presentation without disturbing the water.
How to Reduce Drag - Part 1
Tom Rosenbauer explains how to reduce drag when fishing dry flies or nymphs and how to avoid a common upstream casting mistake.
Why You Need Forceps for Fly Fishing
Are forceps just another dangling accessory, or an essential fly-fishing tool? Tom Rosenbauer breaks down their many uses and explains why they belong on every trout stream.
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