Fly Boxes That Give Back
From its simple beginnings that formally began in 2014, the young Utah company Tacky Fly Fishing has enjoyed significant success. The company was formed with the goal of building the best fly box in the industry, and their national and international industry awards and rapidly growing sales numbers attest to their success. Now Tacky Fly […]
Gear Review: Orvis Nippers
With so many different species fly anglers can target nowadays, the amount a person can spend on species specific gear adds up quickly. So I suspect that more and more companies will design tools, gear and gadgets that, where possible, will be useful across a broader species spectrum. Orvis is a prime example. They produced nippers a trout angler can use on his home trout […]
Understanding Fly Rod Flex and Recovery
Fly rods can be defined by so many characteristics, including physical weight, swing weight, stiffness, just to name a few. But what really defines the feel in your hand? By Jeff Wagner Photo Credit: Paula Shearer
Jim McLennan’s Thoughts on Technology and Tradition
Today’s young fly fishers bring with them the advanced technologies they’ve grown up with, and that makes some of us older fly fishers nervous, for tradition and technology make strange bedfellows.
Gear Review: Orvis’ Tacky Deluxe Fly Box
A more practical angler may argue that fly box is a fly box is a fly box, and there’s some truth in the statement. A fly box has a relatively simple task. That said, little innovations have the potential to make a huge difference. And in reference to the Tacky Deluxe Fly Box there’s much […]
Derek Olthuis Talks Ice Age Browns and Iceland’s Landscape
In this week’s interview, Fly Fusion editor Derek Bird catches up with filmmaker Derek Olthuis of Western Waters Media to chat with him about The Hidden (click here), a film currently running in this year’s International Fly Fishing Film Festival. Olthuis talks about the challenges of travelling to Iceland to catch Ice Age brown trout. In this 12 minute […]
Slick New Streamer Pattern
Krueger’s Sculp Lion (Tan) by Chris Krueger Hook: Daiichi 2461, # 1-6 Thread: 140 denier, tan Tail 1: Yellow marabou Tail 2: MFC grizzly BuggerBou, tan/brown Body: UV Polar Chenille, gold, medium Wing: MFC grizzly BuggerBou, tan/brown Collar: MFC Bunny Brush, tan Fins: Pheasant rump, natural Head: Sculpin Helmet, brown Eyes: Living Eyes Finish: Coat […]
Hot New Nymph
Fusion Nymph Recipe by Bob Reece Hook: Tiemco 2499SP-BL, #18-#8 Bead: Tungsten, sized to hook Thread: Uni-Thread, 8/0 Tail: Three strands Krystal Flash Under Abdomen: Ostrich herl Over Abdomen: Wapsi UTC Wire, sized to hook Thorax: Hareline Ice Dub Legs (optional): Micro-small MFC Sexi-Floss Glue: Zap-a-Gap click here to check out the tying video
A St. Patrick’s Day Streamer
Happy St. Patrick’s day from the Fly Fusion staff. Though we recognize the many traditions used to celebrate the Irish festive day in March, just in case you want to add another to the list, here’s a recipe for Krueger’s Olive Sculp Gulp. Tie one on…your vice! Krueger’s Olive Sculp Gulp by Chris Krueger Hook: Daiichi 2461, #2-6 […]
Happy Star Wars Day
Krueger’s Black Darth Invader by Chris Krueger Rear Hook: Partridge Universal Predator, #1 Thread: 140 denier, black Tail: MFC BuggerBou, black Body: UV Polar Chenille, copper, with black schlappen, wrapped together Collar: Black marabou, wrapped Legs: Sili Legs, chrome black/copper Junction Wire: Senyo’s Intruder Wire or 49-strand Beadalon Beads: Silver-lined glass beads Front Hook: Partridge […]
Rod Review: Orvis Helios 2 Covert
Fly Fusion testers enjoyed many aspects of the American built Helios 2 Covert. The rod’s sharp looking glossy black wraps complement the matte black blank finish and give it an extremely stealthy appeal. The rod has a balanced and lightweight feel and is capable of reaching the upper distances with ease. It’s a relatively stiff rod […]
Gear Review: The Chironomid Stillwater Boat
Magazine staff tested the Chironomid stillwater boat by Cunningham Boats and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. An angler would go a long way to find another single-person stillwater craft that moves as easily and fast or is more maneuverable. The hull is an extremely lightweight (30 lbs) Kevlar canoe design, with pontoon fixtures to provide stability. […]