Fly Tying: Simple Marabou Micro Damsel
Immature damselfly imitations are incredibly effective in early season stillwater fly fishing
Immature damselfly imitations are incredibly effective in early season stillwater fly fishing
There is no catch, this fly really only involves one material & has proven itself successful for a very long time.
With our March 10th “Intro to Chironomid Fishing Course” being sold out, we’ve added another date at Trout Waters Fly & Tackle in Kelowna, BC on Thursday, March 15th! This will be an evening course, running from 6-9pm. This date … Read More
Leeches are a staple food source in a trout’s diet, they are readily available and fish don’t have to eat many of them to get a good meal.
We are excited to announce two “Intro to Chironomid Fishing” courses at both of Micheal & Young Fly Shop’s locations (Surrey & Vancouver) on Saturday, March 24th.
Becoming more efficient at tying is something we all work towards, it doesn’t matter how many hundreds of hours you invest there will always be something out there to learn.
Streamer fishing is great. It can salvage a day when fish may not want to come up for a dry, and they work great for predatory fish. Here are my three favourite ways to fish them.
The first time someone gave me a “blob” pattern to try I didn’t know if I should put it on the end of my line or in the garbage. What on earth could possibly drive a fish that lives solely … Read More
Fly tying can be a patience testing, time consuming hobby, but there are little ways to make it a bit easier on you. When I first began doing small commercial tying orders around 19 years old, I learned very quickly … Read More
Peacock herl is a great material for an array of flies but often becomes too bulky & hard to glue without ruining its iridescence. One use for peacock herl that is often overlooked is stripping the fibres and using the … Read More