The Aspen Times

On the Fly: Tippet proportions and fly size make all the difference when on the river

Over the years we have encountered many frustrated anglers who can’t figure out why the fish are continually refusing their flies. Individuals often drop by the shop complaining that numerous fish ...
Post Independent Citizen Telegram

On the Fly column: Tippet proportions and fly size

Over the years we have encountered many frustrated anglers that cannot figure out why the fish are continually refusing their flies. Individuals often drop in complaining that numerous fish would ...
Sports Illustrated

How to Fly Fish | Fly Fishing Tippet – Making Sense of Its Numbering System

If you wonder why trout anglers get a bad rap. Well, why do we need our own tippet sizing system that makes no sense to other fly anglers? If you’re fishing for saltwater species – or most freshwater ...
The Spokesman-Review

Fly fishers match strike indicator size with river conditions

FISHING — Strike indicators are especially important to fall fly fishing as surface activity tapers off on the region’s trout stream. The guides at Red’s Fly Shop on the Yakima River have prepared the ...
Field & Stream

How to Choose Leaders and Tippets when Fly Fishing

Take me to your leader, and chances are we’ll be able to fix some of your flyfishing problems. Leaders are among the basic elements of fly tackle, but the essentials of leader design and performance ...
The Aspen Times

On the fly: Tippet proportions and fly size

Over the years we have encountered many frustrated anglers who cannot figure out why the fish are continually refusing their flies. Individuals often drop in complaining that numerous fish would ...
Post Independent Citizen Telegram

Leader, tippet proportions to fly size

Over the years, we have encountered many frustrated anglers who cannot figure out why fish continually refuse their flies. Individuals often drop in, complaining that numerous fish would inspect their ...