Intuitive Casting
"We're coming to AP and bringin' our game face," I joked over the phone to my friend Dean Thomas in...
Fly Fishing
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...
Simple Saltwater Flies: No. 2 - The Seaducer
In last month's column we began a series titled, "Simple Saltwater Flies." The purpose of this series is to showcase...
