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Using Split Shot for Fly Fishing (Part 1)
What’s more important? The split shot or the nymph? If you cannot get the nymph to the proper depth, the fish will ignore it.
Tips on Tippet
As a fly angler, you’ve already learned what tippet is. You know, it’s the stuff that breaks when you have a beautiful fish on. Thankfully, once you learn the ins and outs of matching the right type and size to your conditions, you will lose fewer fish.
South Fork Holston River Trout Fishing – Virginia!
Check out my recent trip to the South Fork Holston River trout fishing in the Virginia Special Regulation Trout Area above the Buller Dam. Fishing the South Holston River up here is an isolated experience that requires a bit of effort to reach. If you enjoy fly fishing Virginia trout, you should take the time to fish here.
Kayak Trolling Motor – PWM Fail!
Using a Pulse Width Modulator (PWM) is an excellent part of a kayak trolling motor setup. I installed one and it failed after a few months – check out what I found.
All About “Bobbers” (Indicators)
Bobbers? Yes, that’s what a normal person would call an “indicator.” Indicator is the fancy term fly anglers use to discuss the appliance that floats on top of the water… yeah… bobber. Unlike for bait fishing, fly angling has many different types. Here’s the rundown.
Tenkara Tips
A cane pole? Hardly! If you fish small mountain streams, stuffing a Tenkara rod into your backpack instantly levels the playing field and puts the new fly guy on equal footing with the most experienced fly angler.
Cheap Tenkara Fly Fishing
I discover a cheap Tenkara rod that performs just as well as the expensive versions. In this cheap Tenkara rod review,
Two Blade vs 3 Blade Trolling Motor Prop
Your kayak trolling motor came with a 2 blade prop. Is it worth paying the money to upgrade to a 3 blade propeller?