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Very few things in saltwater fishing can compare with the excitement of a surface strike. The suspense and anticipation of...
Casey Smartt
He was the Fly Fishing Editor for Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine from 2002-2012. Born and raised in Austin, TX. He started tying flies at the age of 12 and got his first fly rod a year later. Casey spent his youth chasing fish on the Hill Country streams and Highland Lakes around Austin, and eventually graduated to saltwater fly fishing on the Texas Coast. He has an B.S. in Aquatic Biology from Southwest Texas State University and has had careers as a hunting & fishing guide and an environmental compliance specialist.
Fly of the Month: Duster Fiber Flies
Recently at the Texas Fly Fisher's Fly Tying Festival in Houston, my friend Mike Hurst handed me several flashy baitfish...
Woolly Wisdom, by Gary Soucie
Gary Soucie has led a distinguished career as a writer, lecturer, and teacher. He has authored numerous books on fishing...
That Won’t Work
The only phrase I find more challenging than, "That won't work," is, "You can't do it that way." I don't...
Fly of the Month: Woolly Bugger (shrimp variation)
Woolly Bugger flies have been around the freshwater fly fishing world for a long time. They are known for their...
Clouser’s Flies, by Bob Clouser
If you've ever fly-fished you might have heard of a fellow named Bob Clouser. If not, perhaps you know of...
The Tying Bench - Two Patterns to Build Your Skills
Although there is no substitute for time spent fishing, over the years I have found one of the most rewarding...
Fly of the Month: Lefty’s Deceiver
Long before most of us were old enough to sling a fly rod, Lefty Kreh was whipping up on all...
Saltwater Fly-Casting Techniques, by Lefty Kreh
Lefty Kreh is probably the most widely known and well respected saltwater fly anglers on the planet. He has written...
Bread Crumbs
It's funny when you look back on your life and wonder how in the world you got where you are....
