cleaning reel

QuestionGary   Im new at fly fishing. I fish in (salt water). Would like to know the proper way to clean reel and line after days fishing. Thank

weight foward line

Question I just baught a weight foward line, but I dont know wich end to tie to the backing. The tag that says this end to reel is gone. I have noticed tha

Fly fishing follow up question

QuestionGary, Another question. If there appears to be nothing hatching is it even worth fishing? Should i just try a variety of flys and do my best to pr

fly fishing for bluegill

QuestionHi.  I live in southeast nebraska and have recently decided to take up fly fishing.  Since there arent any trout streams or lakes within

rigging a reel to a fly pole

QuestionGary....Im a beginner fly fisherman. I am naturally right handed. I cast with my right hand and hold the line in my left. Is it mandatory that the

fly pattern selection

QuestionI am brand new to fly fishing and tying. Here in Minnesota, fishing for brown trout on the Root River, what dry fly pattern have you found to work

Vise

QuestionI am new to fly tying, and fly fishing and I am thinking about what vise to get. I really dont want to spend a heap of money and although the rotar

fly selection

Questionwhat would you say is the best fly/presentation for my lake in noth east PA.  i know you should match the hatch but wat else can i do.  i

Fly reel loading

QuestionWhich way is best for loading line on a fly reel?  With the line coming off the top of the reel parallel to the rod and straight into the firs

Fly Fishing Reels

QuestionHi Gary, I noticed that you havent answered any fly fishing questions in a while, but I hope you are still answering them... Ive been fishing in N

fly tying

QuestionGary, what kind of bird feathers are typically used to tie flies? AnswerThere are many kinds of feathers and material that can be used for tying f

tippet

QuestionIm just setting up a new reel and Im not sure how long the tippet should be.  It is 4X. AnswerMick, Great question, there is no easy answer.

I dont know what to do

QuestionI go fishing in the Texas hill country. I decided to fly fish for bluegill. But I have no idea what line or what type of fly to use. I fish in litt

how to fish Slough Creek

QuestionI plan to visit Slough Creek in Yellowstone Park in mid August for the first time. What are water conditions likely to be, and what patterns do you

stringing a fly reel

QuestionGary... ive got fly backing, floating leader line, and tippet. how do i tie it all together onto my reel? i need to know lengths of line and knots

how to cast

Questionhello, i am a fisherman of about 3 years. i have struck up an interest in fly fishing, so as you can see i am a begginer. so can answer my one ques

New Travel Rod

QuestionGary, thanks for your response.  I want to clarify that I understand.  So, if there is an inch of unfinished rod showing between each of

selecting fly line

QuestionHi Gary, I have a redington 910 fly reel with a 78 berkley rod and i want to know what weight fly line to buy and also how much backing  will

I would like some info on bamboo rods.

QuestionHey there, I would guess that you live somewhere around Jackson WY. I love that part of the country. Anyhow, I found an old bamboo fly rod that wa

Rigging Backing, line, leader, tippet...

QuestionGary, Im a new (okay REALLY new) fly fisherman.  Ive got my backing and line on my reel, but how long should my leader be and how long should