Best Caddis Fly Patterns for Trout Fishing in the Rockies

QuestionI like to fish nymphs, but seem to struggle identifying good sub-surface caddis patterns. Can you recommend some standards patterns to be used in U

Catching Largemouth Bass with Flies: Tips & Fly Patterns

QuestionHi, i have been a fly fishermen for a few years and have mainly targeted trout or panfish. But, now i would really like to catch largemouth and wa

Hip Boot Care & Maintenance: Tips for Longevity

Questioni was just wondering how to maintain hip boots. i have a rubber pair of hodgman hip boots and i have heard that you can smear vaseline over then so

Simplified Methods for Attaching No-Knot Eyelets to Fly Fishing Float Lines

QuestionGary, this is in response to the question posed by a beginning fly fisherman.  I fly fished when I was younger and am trying to return to the

Vintage Kiraku & Co. Japan Bamboo Fly Rod (1950s) - Value & Details

Questionmy grandpa got this bambo fly rod in 1961 its never been used its in perfect cond whats the value of this fly rod here is the info on the rod kirak

Vintage Hardy Fly Rod #5 Phantom Hollokona 1956 - Value & Collector Information

Questionmike... iasked joe douglas a similar question but i found more info about my hardy rod.  rod: Hardy fly rod.#5 The Phantom Hollokona 1956 &nbs

Choosing the Right Fly Line for a Vintage Daiwa Rod

QuestionI have a 8 Daiwa rod from about 1973. I havent used for many years and want advise on what line to use. I cant read line # on the rod anymore but I

Value of Shakespeare Executive Fly Rod Model A848 with Case

QuestionI have a Shakespear Executive fly rod... It is a Model A848. It has a leather case The says Shakespear Executive Wonderod. On the case there is als

Fly Fishing for Bass: Upgrading to Larger Poppers

Question poppers i just started fly fishing last fall.i started out with a 6 wt. rod and reel .i have been able to teach myself to cast this set up satisfa

Fly Fishing Line Guide for Alaskan Salmon: Weights & Types

QuestionYes, Dan I recently started fishing for salmon in alaska Rivers and creeks only and i have a couple fly fishing poles that are 9 footers what kind

Cortland Embassy 60 Reel & Rod/Line Compatibility - Expert Advice

QuestionHi Gary, I have a cortland embassy 60 reel and am wondering if it is acceptable to use with a 4wt rod and line.  The website shows it is for 6

Wright & McGill Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod - Model Identification & Details

QuestionHi Micheal, I recently aquired a fly fishing rod that is in an aluminum colored tube with a greenish lid and has a green cloth bag. The rod is bamb

Fly Line, Leader & Tippet: Correct Attachment & Length

QuestionI was wondering if my thinking is correct. You have your fly line and you attach your leader to that then the tippet. AnswerAlex, That is the cor

Montague Rapidan Bamboo 9ft Fly Rod - Condition & Value Estimate

Question writing I would like to know the value of the above rod. I have original tube and sock. Rod is in excellent condition. The two faults are a dent i

Fly Fishing Leader Length: How to Choose the Right Size

QuestionJust started fly fishing....yesterday!Is there a specific length for my leader? I cast out 40 feet of line and my fly ends up 12 feet away. Coach

Phillipson Perfection Fly Rod Value: Appraisal & History

QuestionI have a phillipson bamboo fly rod in mint condition it says Phillipson Perfection Impregnated 7 3oz H&H signed John Johnson with original cloth ba

Winston Fly Rod Valuation & Repair - Expert Advice

QuestionI just inherited 4 Winston bamboo fly rods. They area 7.5 - 3 oz #9849, 8 Lt Salmon # 1050 both in excellent condition, an 8 4 oz #9815 with the ti

Identifying and Valuing Your Foothills Bamboo Fly Rod

QuestionI have a bamboo flyrod, 3 piece with 2 tips 9 feet long. All that is in the handle is the name Foothills I am interested in finding out more about

Restoring Vintage Fishing Rods: A User's Success Story & Expert Advice

QuestionMr. Sinclair Keep my copy of your invaluable Restoration/Specs handbook on my workbench, at all times. Didnt know til now, your advise was availabl

Valuing Vintage Fishing Rods & Reels: Walker, Gladding & More

Questionhello i have been looking to see if this fly rod and reel are worth putting up for money later or something the rod is a Walker #1296 made in the u