Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing the Upper Coast?

In the grand scheme of things, the art of fly-fishing has not been common place along the Texas coast for...

Fly-Fishing for Bonefish, by Chico Fernandez

Chico Fernandez has devoted most of his life to fly fishing, fly tying, teaching, and writing. His fly patterns have...

Make a Stripping Basket

Stripping baskets are box-shaped tubs that strap around your waist and store loose fly line between casts while you walk...

Fly of the Month: McVay’s Gotcha

The history behind Jim McVay's Gotcha fly is almost a clic

State Record Redfish Caught

On February 27, 2007, Houston angler George Paauw stepped aboard fishing partner Fred Lynch's boat for a sightcasting trip to...

Fly Rodding Estuaries, by Ed Mitchell

If you haven't yet read any of Ed Mitchell's fly fishing books, you should. The best way I can describe...

Is That a Bobber?

The consummate gear-toting fly angler calls it a "strike indicator." He'll wince if you call it a "bobber." Strike indicators...

Fly of the Month: Stinger

The Stinger is a pattern that really isn't an exact imitation of anything. But, it looks like a lot of...

How to Choose a Fly Rod

Every now and then I get a request from the readers to get back to my roots and write something...

Saltwater Fly Patterns, by Lefty Kreh

When it comes to good saltwater fly fishing books, the works of Lefty Kreh are hard to beat. Lefty has...

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Hashbrown-Crusted Breakfast Casserole

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Frank Willis’ Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes

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