Fly Fishing

High Winds and Hard Targets

The past few months have been riddled with very tough fishing conditions. Relentless winds (characteristic of our region's returning drought...

The Meaty Minnow

One of the more common requests I receive from Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine readers is to provide more fly tying...

Small Flies

Each year, the lengthening days and stronger tides of spring breathe new life into the marshes and estuaries of the...

Visions

Each of us has unique and special memories of time spent in the outdoors. The vivid images of the things...

Signs, Signs, Everywhere There’s Signs!

A recent afternoon paddle through my favorite marsh had that chorus running through my mind. The marsh was absolutely alive...

The Eyes Have It

For the past few years I have been trying to figure out if eyes really make flies more attractive to...

Choosing the Right Sinking Line

During cold-weather months, fish frequently seek the comfort and shelter of deep water. They may do this for long periods...

Jig Hooks

Jig hooks have been around for a very long time. Some of the earliest lures were built on jig hooks...

Freedom

Squinting against the blistering South Texas sun, my friend Larry pointed to a large expanse of tan-colored water that stretched...

10 Versatile Fly Tying Materials

While packing my stuff for a fly tying show recently, I methodically boxed up all the materials I thought were...

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