Fly Fishing Articles

Articles

(The Fly Tying articles previously on this page have moved to their own page, here)

Here are links to a few articles and how-to instructions related to fly fishing in Northern Michigan. Check back as I will be adding new ones from time to time.

"Trying Something New" is a short synopsis of the less popular species and/or ways to catch them. Often as anglers we are looking to mix things up, experience something new, or add a new species to our bucket list.

"Terrestrials and Terrestrial Fishing" is a short article to help anglers fishing the local water/rivers with identifying the significant bugs and how best to fish them, when, and where.

"Introducing Others To Fly Fishing" offers ideas and suggestions on why and how to share the sport of fly fishing with others be it a friend, kid, parent or spouse. Keep it fun, stay safe and create a new fishing partner.

"Rigging For Steelhead & Salmon" provides illustrations and descriptions on how to rig your fly fishing equipment for the various methods of fishing Michigan's rivers for steelhead and salmon.

"Keeping Spey Fishing Simple" includes ideas for the spey/two-handed caster who is either a novice or someone interested in getting started in this fun and effective way to fish.

"Tips for Better Streamer Fishing" is just that - a handful of suggestions and pointers to make streamer fishing more successful by creating better chances and cashing in on them.

"Tips For Fighting and Landing Fish" shares some insight on the best way to get that fish in the net so your next fish story doesn't start with, "You should have seen the one that got away."

"Fishing Before the Hex Hatch" looks at some of the hatches that occur just before the annual Hex Hatch making for the best dry fly fishing of the year, often in solitude.

"Fishing After the Hex Hatch" shares what an angler can expect to find on the water in the months following the Hex Hatch. Complete with tips on how to best find the bugs and how to fish them; from the small Tricos to the big mouse patterns, this is not time of the year to put your rod away.

"Matching the Hatch for Steelhead With Egg Patterns" introduces a new perspective on selecting egg pattterns when considering factors such as egg drop, the type of eggs in the water and water conditions.

"New Years Resolution Idea: Become a Better Angler" provides some ideas to keep you involved in fly fishing throughout the winter while improving as an angler.

Ted Kraimer

Current Works, LLC

PO Box 333

Traverse City, MI 49685

231-883-8156

Current Works

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