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How to avoid Euro nymphing leader rod tip wrap.

How to avoid Euro nymphing leader rod tip wrap.

Rod tip wrap is a common problem when Euro nymphing. It is especially common when switching to thin micro leaders. This can be a frustrating occurrence that saps time on...

How to avoid Euro nymphing leader rod tip wrap.

Rod tip wrap is a common problem when Euro nymphing. It is especially common when switching to thin micro leaders. This can be a frustrating occurrence that saps time on...

Umpqua Swiftlink Overlook and Thundercreek Chest Packs Review

Umpqua Swiftlink Overlook and Thundercreek Ches...

Umpqua's previous Zerosweep Overlook chest pack was one of the most popular packs on the market. I used that pack for years and it served me well. When I heard...

Umpqua Swiftlink Overlook and Thundercreek Ches...

Umpqua's previous Zerosweep Overlook chest pack was one of the most popular packs on the market. I used that pack for years and it served me well. When I heard...

How big is your tippet...REALLY?

How big is your tippet...REALLY?

I have fished a lot of different tippet brands over the last few years. Over time, I found a few I liked and started doing comparison knot tests. Several popular...

How big is your tippet...REALLY?

I have fished a lot of different tippet brands over the last few years. Over time, I found a few I liked and started doing comparison knot tests. Several popular...

Tying the Fluorescent Surprise Perdigon

Tying the Fluorescent Surprise Perdigon

In a previous YouTube video, I talked about why I believe the addition of fluorescent materials to your flies can help them fish better. Drawing on two of my favorite...

Tying the Fluorescent Surprise Perdigon

In a previous YouTube video, I talked about why I believe the addition of fluorescent materials to your flies can help them fish better. Drawing on two of my favorite...

Updated Materials Links for Fly Tying Tutorials

Updated Materials Links for Fly Tying Tutorials

 Hello Tactical Fly Fisher Customers, Since the initial launch of Tactical Fly Fisher all the way back in 2015, we have moved our website twice to new e-commerce platforms. In...

Updated Materials Links for Fly Tying Tutorials

 Hello Tactical Fly Fisher Customers, Since the initial launch of Tactical Fly Fisher all the way back in 2015, we have moved our website twice to new e-commerce platforms. In...

Tying the CA Caddis

Tying the CA Caddis

The CA Caddis nymph is a pattern from our warehouse manager Justin Hart. Justin is a fishy dude and all-around great human. The story of how he came up with...

Tying the CA Caddis

The CA Caddis nymph is a pattern from our warehouse manager Justin Hart. Justin is a fishy dude and all-around great human. The story of how he came up with...