Fly Fishing

Answering the mail to the question, “Why the OPST Commando Head for One-Handed Spey Casting?” The main reason we like the OPST Commando Head is it offers us the ability to fish places where our back cast is clobbered. Like when a tree is behind you and there is no room for an overhead or… [read more]

Here is the full video from the earlier post! Started the trip intending to test another simple fly pattern. But, was stopped short when I lost the fly after hooking a fish. No worries, had the Simpler Foam Fly in the fly box. Tied it on the 4wt combo and caught and released a few… [read more]

Pond fishing with the 4wt Fly Rod and Reel! Wanted to try a simple fishing fly that did not require lots of material! Took a rectangle cutout of 2mm closed cell foam and tied it on to a size 12 hook. Added legs… then fished it to a bed of Bluegill. It works! Fly Fishing… [read more]

Fishing updates and related activities from the Team! Fished the local pond for Bass. Decided on fly fishing gear instead of BFS. Recalled past trips where I fished the flats at Bethany, no luck there and lost my foam spider. Luckily, did remember a Near Deere worked well on Bass in the Main pond. Tied… [read more]

Number 17 in the “Little Red Book of Fly Fishing” podcast series where I review fly fishing tips in parallel to the current Winter Trout Stocking Season in our area. This week it’s tips 70 through 75! Tip 70: Don’t Be a SlackerTip 71: A Hitch in TimeTip 72: Spiderman RulesTip 73: Night MovesTip 74:… [read more]

Another YouTube Shorts video to add to the playlist; trip to the local pond fishing with a fly fishing gear. Several fish caught with this Bass being the largest. Went over 15″, caught and released to get bigger; maybe will catch him again when the weather warms up again.

Number 16 in the “Little Red Book of Fly Fishing” podcast series where I review fly fishing tips in parallel to the current Winter Trout Stocking Season in our area. This week it’s tips 62 through 69! Tip 62: Negatives and PositivesTip 63: When in Doubt (Set the Hook)Tip 64: No Clear IndicationTip 65: First… [read more]

Number 11 in the “Little Red Book of Fly Fishing” podcast series where I review fly fishing tips in preparation for the upcoming Trout Stocking Season. This week it’s fly fishing tips 41 through 45! Tip 41: What Spooks TroutTip 42: The Hard Splashdown Isn’t BadTip 43: Make the First Cast CountTip 44: Time Your… [read more]

Number 10 in the “Little Red Book of Fly Fishing” podcast series where I review fly fishing tips in preparation for the upcoming Trout Stocking Season. This week it’s fly fishing tips 37 through 40! Tip 37: Remove the ShacklesTip 38: Lose the Tailing LoopTip 39: Fish Like a SnakeTip 40: Will Your Casts Do… [read more]

Number 5 in the ongoing “Little Red Book of Fly Fishing” podcast series where I review fly fishing tips in preparation for the upcoming Trout Stocking Season. This week it’s fly fishing tips 21 through 24! Tip 21: Water LoadTip 22: Let the Current Do the WorkTip 23: Roll’em EasyTip 24: Saving a Stroke Do… [read more]