Fly fishing stories from experts
“Get out, you fools!” Maybe it wasn’t quite fools he called us, but close enough. Tony hopped into the stern as we jumped off the bow. I swear he looked as nimble as Clint Eastwood jumping on a horse. He turned the key, jammed the throttle, and fishtailed around the cove a half-dozen times as water poured out of the scuppers."
-an Excerpt from "The Mayor of Monomy"
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Trout Fishing Articles
Our collection of expert articles give you a vast wealth of information to help you improve your skills or simply to learn how to fly fish for trout. From the basics, to more advanced topics you will find articles covering every trout fly fishing topic you can think of.
Start ReadingSaltwater Fishing Articles
Our collection of expert articles give you a vast wealth of information to help you improve your skills or simply to learn how to fly fish in saltwater conditions. From the basics, to more advanced topics you will find articles covering every saltwater fly fishing topic you can think of.
Start ReadingSteelhead Fishing Articles
Our collection of expert articles give you a vast wealth of information to help you improve your skills or simply to learn how to fly fish for Pacific Steelhead. From the basics, to more advanced topics you will find articles covering every steelhead fly fishing topic you can think of.
Start ReadingSporting Essays Articles
Our collection of expert articles give you a vast wealth of information to help you improve your skills or simply to learn how to fly fish for Pacific Steelhead. From the basics, to more advanced topics you will find articles covering every steelhead fly fishing topic you can think of.
Start ReadingTippet Chart
| Tippet Size | Tippet Diameter | Approximate breaking strength in Super Strong nylon (pounds) | Balances with fly sizes: |
| 8X | .003" | 1.75 | 22, 24, 26, 28 |
| 7X | .004" | 2.5 | 18, 20, 22, 24 |
| 6X | .005" | 3.5 | 16, 18, 20, 22 |
| 5X | .006" | 4.75 | 14, 16, 18 |
| 4X | .007" | 6 | 12, 14, 16 |
| 3X | .008" | 8.5 | 6, 8, 10 |
| 2X | .009" | 11.5 | 4, 6, 8 |
| 1X | .010" | 13.5 | 2, 4, 6 |
| 0X | .011" | 15.5 | 1/0, 2, 4 |
| .012 | .012" | 18.5 | 5/0, 4/0,3/0, 2/0 |
| .013 | .013" | 20 | 5/0, 4/0,3/0, 2/0 |
| .015 | .015" | 25 | 5/0, 4/0,3/0, 2/0 |