The Drift - Fly Fishing, Fly Casting and Fly Rod Building

Fly Casting - Put a Wiggle In It

Four fly casts for drag-free presentations You cast the fly beautifully and accurately in the direction of a deeding trout. As the fly drifts downstream, first the fly line and then the leader, beg...

Fly Casting - Sharpen Your Shooting

Double your line length in a single cast without false casting Any fly fisher knows that stripping in and lengthening - or “shooting” line - is part of the fly-fishing process. Understanding how an...

Fly Fishing Knots - How To Tie the Nail Knot

How to Tie the Nail Knot The nail knot is the time-honored method for attaching fly line to leader. While it does require retying when changing leaders, this connection is a good choice for gentle ...

How to choose a Skagit or Scandinavian shooting head for your Two-Handed Spey Rod.

How to choose the right fly line for your fly rod - What is the best fly line for trout?

Choosing the right fly line. If there's one piece of fly fishing equipment that causes more confusion than any other it’s fly lines. Or more specifically, what fly line type, brand or taper is best...