I still remember the first time I sat down at the vise with a cheap starter kit and a handful of materials from my dad's tying collection; and way too much ambition. I had visions of intricate salmon flies and perfectly proportioned dries, but what I actually produced looked more like something the cat dragged … Continue reading 5 Things to Know When Starting Out Fly Tying
Don't get me wrong, while spotting fish and watching the take is an undeniable rush, anchoring your entire angling identity to sight fishing can severely limit your growth. Hear me out before rushing for the exits, because this is a discussion specifically for river fishing for trout - as targeting many other species in certain … Continue reading Is Sight Fishing Overrated? 5 Reasons to Change Your Fly Fishing Strategy!
There’s a quiet shift happening on Austria’s rivers — one that most of us who spend our days chasing grayling and brown trout should be paying attention to. The Austrian Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Climate and Environmental Protection (BMLUK) has published an interactive map highlighting free-flowing river stretches across the country. You can explore it … Continue reading Free-Flowing Rivers: What Austria’s New Map Means for Fly Fishing
