Fly Casting Tips - The 5% Solution
Fly casting is one big thing made up of a lot of little things. A good instructor will focus on the biggest issues first and work downward to the smallest. This piece will focus on the latter and o...
The Rules of Disengagement - 10 techniques for getting unsnagged
The Rules of Disengagement - 10 techniques for getting unsnagged By Joe Mahler We all get snagged from time to time – it’s a fact of fishing. And just as Babe Ruth simultaneously led the league in ...
10 Common Fly Fishing Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
Even the best anglers make mistakes. Whether you’re new to the game, a bit rusty after a long winter, or just need a refresher, these are the slip-ups that cost fish — and how to avoid them next t...
Fly Casting - Accuracy Above All
Fly fishing and fly casting - Accuracy above all. With Joe Mahler “Now, drop it in there again, but this time a quarter-inch to the left.” I had just placed my fly in a doormat-sized opening in t...
Back to the Jungle: Heli Fishing For Golden Dorado
For the first time in a long time, I’m excited. Anticipation keeps the travel exhaustion away. I’m happy. Happy to be back in this place, going back into the jungle, to see friends, hike rivers, ...
Graphite Fly Rods (Carbon Fibre) vs Fiberglass Fly Rods
If you are looking to get a picture of the differences between Graphite fly rods and Fiberglass fly rods, Joe Mahler has the lowdown. Of course, here in New Zealand we refer to these materials a li...
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