What are streamer flies ? Streamers are bigger flies that you fish on an active retrieve , and these flies imitate baitfish, crayfish, leeches, and large aquatic insects like hellgrammites. Streamers are the fly-fishing equivalent of conventional lures. Because they fly is usually moving, strikes can be explosive. What is a sculpin fly? Sculpins, sometimes … Read more
Overall, chenille is a woven fabric. It can be used to wrap around the shanks of hooks and give bodies to the flies that you’re tying The best chenille for fly tying is versatile. It comes in many different colors and sizes, meaning you can tie big, medium, or small flies with it. What type … Read more
Thin Mint (sometimes known as the Twin Lakes Special), is a play on one of the most popular flies ever. The Woolly Bugger Tied much like a Beadhead Woolly Bugger, the Thin Mint uses a nickel bead and a trifecta of the most popular colors: black, brown, and olive. What does a Zonker imitate? Zonkers … Read more
Flies for big stripers should be 10 to 14 inches in length. What wt fly rod for stripers? In the Northeast, a 9-foot, medium-fast action 9-weight rod is the most common choice and a great starting point for stripers. There are situations suitable for both heavier and lighter rods, but if you have to choose … Read more