Fly Fishing

Those Wonderful, Mysterious Reds

One of the most thrilling sites in saltwater fly fishing is a school of redfish tailing its way across the...

Tying the Deadhead Minnow

A few years ago, I began experimenting with techniques to create a large cigar-shaped baitfish pattern made from craft fur....

Feedback

One of the most rewarding aspects of writing for Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine is the feedback I get from readers....

What’s in the Box

While putting the finishing touches on a fly recently, I glanced past the vise to several large ever-present plastic coffee...

Lessons from Striped Bass

I love to fly fish for striped bass. Although my home in New Braunfels is a very long way from...

Aleene’s Fabric Fusion

Every now and then I come across an unusual material at a craft or department store that looks like it...

Choosing the Right Vise

Over the past 30 years, I have spent a shameful amount of time behind a fly tying vise. Beginning in...

Four Flies that Changed Fly Fishing

Recently while discussing fly designs with some friends, the topic came up of which patterns had most influenced the course...

4 Great Kayaks for Fly Fishing

The past decade has seen an explosion in saltwater kayak fishing, and for good reason. Modern kayaks are durable, stealthy,...

Making the Connection

You've finally decided to take the plunge into saltwater fly fishing. You bought the rod, collected some flies, and practiced...

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