Fly Fishing

Out of all the different fly fishing items a fly angler uses Fly rods need to be protected above all else to ensure their long life. Anglers can spend hundreds of dollars on a quality fly rod so it makes sense to protect your investment.

In my part of the world, ice fishing season is rapidly approaching and fly fishing season is standing there waving a sad goodbye in the rearview mirror.

So what’s a fly angler to do?

When it comes to trout fishing success and discovering the thrill of winching in a big one, it's important to remember that each piece of your angling gear plays a pivotal role in your success.

Dry-Fly Line Mending

Fishermen have long been dazzled by the incredible beauty of the slender silver, black and yellow bodies of snook. Their sporting qualities have been argued by the best anglers on earth, thus their inclusion in the saltwater Super Slam. Throw in the tropical paradises where snook roam and you have the ingredients for a grand saltwater fishing adventure.

Wet flies are traditional fly patterns that were originally tied to mimic insects which had been swept beneath the surface and dredged along underwater. Wet fly patterns are known for being tied fairly sparse, with a hair wing pulled to the rear of the hook shank, and a soft hackle tied with a swept look to it.

Rio Indio Lodge in Nicaragua is delighted to announce the affiliation of a partnership with Harry Robertson, owner of Hanover Fly Fishers Ltd in Ashland, Virginia.