Fly Fishing

Strange Days

"Why is fishing so important to you?" I have been asked that question many times over the years, often under...

Fly of the Month: Ice Dub Baitfish

As anglers, we are often drawn to the salt because of the tenacity of the fish that live there. Saltwater...

A Perfect Fish: Illusions in Fly Tying, by Ken Abrames

A Perfect Fish: Illusions in Fly Tying by Ken Abrames is fundamentally different than any fly tying book I have...

The Ultimate Edge

As anglers we often talk about fishing "the edge." Edges in the water column are important because they create opportunities...

Fly of the Month: Tulip MOE

MOE (Mother of Epoxy) flies have been around for quite a while. The original MOE's were developed for tricking bonefish...

101 Fly-Fishing Tips, by Lefty Kreh

As fly anglers, we are fortunate to have the literature of Lefty Kreh available. The collection of books he has...

Silver Bullets

At daylight, my buddy Jon Fisher and I sat in the parked truck drinking coffee and listening to the Allman...

Fly of the Month: Whata-shrimp

Recently my buddy Jon Fisher and I were tying flies in Rockport, waiting for the ceaseless rain to subside. A...

Salt Water Fly Fishing, by Joe Brooks

Originally published in 1950, Salt Water Fly Fishing by angling pioneer Joe Brooks was one of the first books ever...

Going With the Flow

The entrance to the lake was marked with a slender white-washed bamboo stake that had mysteriously withstood the assaults of...

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Texas Chrome Outdoors Seafood Pasta

Many thanks to Capt. Joey Smith for sharing this delicious recipe. It’s quick and easy as can be, and sure...

Chris Smisek’s Crispy Almond Baked Fish

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