Building a Seasonal Fly Box
A great fly box isn’t about quantity — it’s about coverage. Here’s how to build a box that handles every month of the year without overflowing. Spring (March-May): BWOs, midges, March Browns, and early stoneflies. Heavy on size 18-22 mayfly patterns and small dark nymphs. Summer (June-August): Caddis, PMDs, terrestrials, and hopper patterns. This is […]
Tippet Selection Made Simple
Tippet is the most overlooked piece of gear in fly fishing. The wrong size or material can kill a perfect drift before it starts. The 4x rule: divide your fly size by 3 to get the right tippet. A size 12 dry? Use 4x. A size 18? Use 6x. It’s not gospel, but it’s a […]