Welcome to another “5-Bullet Friday”, in which we feature the best fly fishing & fly tying tips from around the web.
- 10 Tips on Fly Fishing from Boats – Zach Matthews provides some helpful tips that will not only make you a better angler from a boat but may also help you avoid pissing off your boat companion! via Itinerant Angler Read Article.
- Guide Tip: Check Your Rig For Tangles and Unwanted Debris – I know this sounds pretty obvious but you’d be surprised how often we waste time fishing with junk on our flies as guide Kent Klewein explains, via Gink & Gasoline. Read Article.
- 6 Keys to Sight Fishing – Sight fishing isn’t a matter of how sharp your eyesight is; it’s all about knowing where and how to look for fish. Learn Kirk Deeter’s “six keys” for successfully spotting fish. via Field & Stream. Read Article.
- [Video] Muskie Tackle 101 – Muskie present unique challenges for tackle and rigging. From big rods to bite tippets, find out everything you need to know for chasing muskie on the fly in a short instructional video from Tight Lines Fly Shop. Via Franken Fly. Watch Video.
- [Video] Spey Rods, Fly Speed, and Covering Water – The transition from a single-hand rod to a Spey rod requires some adjustments to your thinking. If you’re interested in swinging flies, check out these 3 short videos that, together, offer some sound advice. Via Orvis Fly Fishing Learning Center. Watch Videos..
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