Fly Tying Feathers: Types, Quality & Best Materials

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 Length Guide: Choosing the Right Tippet for Your Fishing

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.

Fly Fishing for Bluegill in Texas Hill Country: Line & Fly Selection

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

Slough Creek Fishing Report: August Conditions & Fly Patterns for Yellowstone

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

Fly Reel Spooling Guide: Backing, Leader & Tippet

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

Fly Fishing Casting: A Beginner's Guide to Proper Technique

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

Rod Joint Clearance & Length Adjustment - Customer Support

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

Fly Line Selection Guide: Matching Line Weight to Rod & Reel

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

Identifying Vintage Bamboo Fly Rod: Water Riffle - Horricks & Ibbotson

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

Fly Fishing Leader & Tippet Guide: Lengths & Strengths Explained

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

Assembling Fly Fishing Gear: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI stumbled upon the AllExperts site trying to find out how to put fly fishing gear together.  I bought a kit for my youngest son (a Marine, on

Fly Fishing Lakes: Tactics for Bass, Pickerel & Panfish

QuestionDear Gary,       I live on a small 66 acre lake in northern Jersey. There are Largemouth, Chain pickerel, and panfis

Fly Fishing for Trout: Tips for River Success

QuestionDear Gary, I recently got a fly fishing rod for my birthday. I am interested in fishing rivers and will like to no what to use and where i should

Fly Fishing for Beginners: Reel Setup & Essential Resources

QuestionI need to dummies guide on how to setup a fly fishing reel (pictures would definately help).  Any idea where I can find this type of informati

Montague Fly Rod Value & Restoration - Southern Michigan

QuestionQUESTION: I have an old fly rod from my grandfather that I am trying to find a value on and possibly a reputable restoration location in southern M

Guide Placement for Refinishing a Fishing Rod - Expert Advice

QuestionI am refinishing a Wright & McGill 9 rod I got at a yard sale . It is in nice shape save for a broken tip. I discovered that the tip had been broke

How to Attach a No-Knot Eyelet to Fly Line: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI have been fishing all my life, but i have never fly fished. a week ago my wife got me a ready to fish fly pole, and it has the worst directions o

Identifying and Repairing Your McGill-Wright Fly Rod (GaMU-75)

QuestionI have a MW rod unknown year by is marked as GaMU-75 on rod and Eagle Claw on handle.  the Rod is in 4 sections and I broke the tip.  Can

The Origins of Chenille in Fly Tying: A Deep Dive

QuestionA friend in Australia has asked me when chenille first came to be used in fly tying, and I cant find an answer. Was it Carrie Stevens who did it? A

Fly Tying Vise for Left-Handed Anglers: Options & Considerations

QuestionDan, I抳e just recently gotten into fly fishing, and I decided that I want to start tying my own flies too.  Here抯 the catch?.I抦 a lefty. &nbs