Making the Connection
You've finally decided to take the plunge into saltwater fly fishing. You bought the rod, collected some flies, and practiced...
Fly Fishing
Intuitive Casting
"We're coming to AP and bringin' our game face," I joked over the phone to my friend Dean Thomas in...
3 Fly Lines for the Texas Coast
In the world of saltwater fly fishing, much attention is focused on the importance of the fly rod. A fly...
Reel Values
As saltwater fly fishing has increased in popularity, the demand for decent quality reels with less-than-breath-stealing price tags has also...
Top 3 Flies
If you had to narrow down your fly box to just 3 patterns for Texas inshore fishing, what would they...
Simple Flies for Saltwater: # 4 The Gurgler
Three months ago, we began a series titled "Simple Flies for Saltwater." The series was designed to showcase effective, simple...
Tangles, Twists, and Half-hitches
Saltwater fly fishermen are frequently required to make long casts under very tough conditions. Unlike freshwater fishing, where the rules...
Simple Saltwater Flies: No. 3 - The Clouser Minnow
In the last 2 installments of "Simple Saltwater Flies," we covered the tying steps for the Bendback and the Seaducer....
Troubleshooting the Cast
Casting a fly rod isn't easy. Regardless of one's level of skill or experience as a caster, there are always...
The Illusion of Life & Other Elements of Fly Design
What is it that makes some flies better than others? Is it their size, their color, or the brand of...
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Shrimp Po-Boy Sliders with Remoulade Slaw
Remoulade Slaw
1 small package precut coleslaw3/4 cup Yum Yum Sauce 1/8 tsp cayenne1 Tbsp. stone ground mustard1/4 cup minced...