7 Best Drones for Fishing Drone flying is a popular way to kill time, but drones have practical uses too - like helping you fish. Drones have become increasingly popular for anglers to scout areas and fish without wasting time trolling around. If you want to get on the fish fast – a drone will get you there. If you’re ready to try a fishing drone for yourself, Riverfly Fishing has put together [...]
How to Reel in a Fish Fly Fishing Take a seasoned angler and hand them a fly rod and reel for the first time – what do you think will happen? Chances are they’ll do only slightly better than anyone else picking up fly fishing for the first time. Though they both involve a rod, reel, and line, traditional angling and fly fishing have major differences including how to find fish and reel [...]
Getting Started Fly Fishing Have you just read A River Runs Through It and are now eager to write your own fly fishing story? Has a buddy invited you out on the river and you’re ready to test your skills? No matter what motivates you to start fly fishing - you’ll need the right equipment for the best chance at reeling in the lunkers. Getting outfitted is important, but there’s no reason fly [...]
Finding the Best Fly Fishing Kayak One of the best things about fly fishing is that you can often fish and wade without the need for a boat. When you’re fishing in a foot of water – a boat doesn’t make much sense. You can accomplish a lot by wading, but how many times have you wished you had a way to get under that brush or into the deeper water where you [...]
2021 Must Have Fly Fishing Gear 2021 is here and thank goodness after last year. In just a few months all your favorite fishing spots will melt, the sun will come back, and you’ll be ready for an excellent year on the water - but what are you supposed to do until then? How about loading up with all the 2021 must have gear for fly fishing? We’ve scoured different brands, guides, and [...]
What is the Best Tactical Flashlight for Fishing? In a perfect world, the sun would always be shining on you wherever you fished, but anglers know that’s not the case. Whether it’s pre-dawn hikes to the perfect fishing spot or dark clouds making things tough - every angler needs a great flashlight for fishing. Picking up a flashlight for fishing seems straightforward but the unique environment and needs of fly fishing make choosing [...]
What is the Best Fly Fishing Jacket? A perfect day on the water starts with packing the perfect gear. While you can get away with low-quality gear in many different areas of fly fishing one thing you should never skimp on is a great jacket. A high-quality fishing or wading jacket makes a big difference between a cruddy day spent shivering and wet versus an enjoyable day even when it’s nasty out. Only [...]
A Brief History of Fly Fishing There’s something indescribable about a perfect cast, a big strike, and gently pulling in a beautiful fish. Fly fishing has long been a popular hobby - but how long have anglers been using flies to catch trophy fish? The local tackle shop may be loaded with brand new rods and reels manufactured from cutting edge alloys, but people have been fly fishing for dozens of generations. To [...]
What is Urban Fly Fishing? When most people imagine fly fishing they picture pastoral scenes back-dropped by mountains or nailing fish on saltwater flats in the Florida sun. We all have romantic notions of angling destinations but what about fly fishing a couple blocks away from a pawn shop? Under an overpass? Though fly fishing has long been associated with the wilderness and getting out to untouched beauty, urban fly fishing is the [...]
Fly Fishing in a Pond Let’s say you’ve just watched a River Runs Through It for the first time or can’t quit listening to your coworker tell his fly-fishing stories. Fly fishing is a fantastic hobby, and you’re ready to invest your time and resources to learn the art. There’s a big problem though - there aren’t any fishing spots in your local area. There are no rivers or gold metal waters, just [...]
