Fly Fishing Floatant vs Dry Shake Dessicant
It is not a question of which is better, to fish dry flies effectively you need both a powder based floatant (desiccant) AND a gel based floatant. They both fulfil … Read more
Rick Wallace
Best Fly Fishing Dry Shake Powder Floatants Reviewed
One of the little secrets to dry fly fishing that we swear by is that gel-based floatant doesn’t get the job done. You also need a dry shake style powder … Read more
Best Fly Floatant: Top Brands Reviewed
Making sure your dry flies float is vital in fly fishing for a couple of reasons. First, it makes sure that you are presenting the fly as it is meant … Read more
Steelhead Fishing Gear List: The Key Items Needed for A Trip
Steelhead fishing means long hours on the water often in hostile weather conditions. You need to have the right gear to put in the required casts for success without straining … Read more
Sliding Sinker Rigs: How to Tie & Fish The Carolina Rig
The Sliding sinker rig (also known as a Carolina rig or a Slip Sinker Rig) is an excellent finesse-style rig for a wide range of species including bass. They work … Read more
Yeti Sizes: Full Dimensions for Coolers and Drinkware
Yeti provides some information about the capacity of its popular range of coolers and drinkware, but the exact quart capacities are not alway obvious. For example, the model numbers of … Read more
Do You Pronounce the l in Salmon?
As a former journalist there are few things I like more than a fishy grammar query, although the answer to this one is relatively short: no, we don’t pronounce the … Read more
What do Scallops Taste Like?
Scallops are one of the tastiest creatures in the ocean. Scallops have a light, buttery and slightly sweet flavor. In terms of texture, they are soft and squishy – kind … Read more
Fishing Etiquette: 11 Key Rules
As fishing becomes more popular, more of us are having to find that we have to share the water with our fellow fishermen and women. In many ways this is … Read more
Barbless Fishing Hooks in Fly Fishing: The Case For & Against
Barbless hooks are becoming increasingly common in fly fishing, particular in the trout fishing community. Barbless hooks can be kinder on the fish when fishing catch and release, and on … Read more
Patagonia Trade In: Repurpose Old Gear with Worn Wear
A lot of outdoor people don’t know that you can actually send in used Patagonia gear through the Worn Wear program and receive merchandise credit. This is a great way … Read more
Fishing Line Strength Chart: Choosing the Right Pound Test
For those wondering about the breaking strength of particular diameter fishing lines, we have all the answers. These fishing line strength charts provide the actual breaking strain of a common … Read more
