Charlie Craven starts us off this week with an in-depth guide to understanding fly tying hooks. There’s no standardization in the fly tying world, and hook sizes vary widely from one manufacturer to ...
This is very similar to the Sparkle Minnow and also shares parts with the Kreelex—but we really wanted to see what happens when you combine them. This fly swims great, and you can tie them in so many ...
“Should you go with a 9-foot, 10-foot, or maybe a 7 1/2-foot rod? Can a 5-weight rod handle dry flies, nymphs, and streamers? And do you really need to spend $1,000, or will a $150 rod work just fine?