In 1932, a Georgia farm boy, George W. Perry, fishing in Montgomery Lake, caught what was to become the most famous catch in the history of bass fishing. The 22 pound 4 ounce largemouth bass exceeded what was then the existing record by more than two pounds and has maintained the world record for over […]

If you enter your local video store you probably won’t find the shelves filled with fly fishing videos nor will you find customers fighting over the privilege to rent them. However, to those hooked on fly fishing they are enjoyable merchandise.
Fly fishing has increased in popularity over the recent years, especially with the baby boomers […]

When hitting the lake or stream, it is important to have the right fly fishing tackle for the water in which you are fishing. Line, leaders, tippets and flies are all part of the fly fishing tackle carried by anglers as they wade into shallow waters, seeking to land their trophy trout. However, fishing for […]

As important as choosing the right fly for the season and waters being fished may be, choosing the right fly fishing rods to match the line and bait can make or break a fly fishing trip. Fly fishing line is rated by weight with the lower numbers, zero, one and two designed for lightweight equipment […]

The first thing you need to learn about fly fishing is understanding how to set up your fly fishing rod and this must be learnt even before learning how to tie the flies, and also note that there are many different methods that are quite definitive in them when it comes to fly fishing. In […]

When considering cold mountain streams for fly fishing, North Carolina hot spots may seldom come to mind, but with its unique geographical location, the state offers some of the most diverse areas for angling with flies anywhere in the country. The Blue Ridge Mountains and along the Appalachian Trail offer some of the most active […]

Fly fisherman basically have two categories of fly fishing lines to choose from: double taper and lines known as weight forward. Tapered lines begin with a certain diameter then the diameter increases for a segment and then returns to the beginning diameter.  They are generally easier to roll cast when compared to weight forward lines.
Weight […]

One of the most important pieces of equipment that you are going to need for fly fishing is the fly fishing line. Fly fishing line is unlike any other type of fishing line in the world and it is important that you choose the right line in order to get the best results and have […]

Unless you have a friend or relative who is an accomplished fly fisherman, taking fly fishing lessons is a great way to learn the sport. Lessons are also helpful for fisherman who have some experience at fly fishing but want to elevate their abilities and learn new, useful techniques from the experts. Some of the […]

Using the right know when tying flies is an important part of the sport and can eliminate the frustration of losing flies and fish when an improperly tied knot comes loose. There a few fly fishing knots that are used for similar purposes, but the first one everyone should learn how to tie is used […]