Bristol Knot
Tips & Techniques: Bristol Knot Tutorial
By IGFA Conservation Director Jason Schratwieser
The bristol knot (also called noname knot) is relatively simple to tie and results in a very streamlined connection...
Slim Beauty Knot
Hello again Mel,
I've been fiddling with the Slim Beauty as a substitute for the Bimini Twist on my tarpon leaders. I have stress tested over 30 leaders of about...
Baby Tarpon Flies
My recent article on small Tarpon elicited several questions about not only what flies to use, but how to use them effectively. Tarpon of any size seem to have...
Fly Fishing Ideas – Time to fly
Capt. Fred Everson is a well known and talented fishing guide who operates out of the productive Lower Tampa Bay Area. He's also a well know outdoor write and...
Why Don’t More People Fly Fish?
One of the comments frequently heard when discussing fly fishing with either a group or an individual is represented by the title of this article. “Why don’t more people...
Get Flies Deep For Big Fish
As the water cools and fishing activity on the flats heats up, are there times when you would like your fly to go deeper? We all love to see...
Take Your Fly Rod Out After Dark
Snook action is hot around lighted docks and bridges. At night, the forage that is most readily responsible for the “pop” made by Snook as they slam the surface...
