6 Pheasant Tail Nymph Variations (The Ultimate Trout Fly?)

6 Pheasant Tail Nymph Variations (The Ultimate Trout Fly?)

Pheasant tails are some of the most fished nymphs for trout. Initially designed to imitate mayfly nymphs of the baetis family it quickly become apparent that trout mistook them for a wide range of mayfly, caddis, and other aquatic species. Choosing which pheasant tail nymph (PTN) to fish can be difficult, simply because there are dozens if not hundreds of variations of pheasant tail nymphs. So, which…

10 Quick Hints to Spot More Trout When Sight Fishing

10 Quick Hints to Spot More Trout When Sight Fishing

Sighting trout, even in clear conditions can be difficult. Their camouflaged backs have evolved to be nearly invisible from above. Their patterns and coloration are designed to trick the razor sharp eyes of birds of prey. An osprey’s eyesight is 3-5 times stronger than ours, such vision is what trout evolve to hide against. The…

Is It Worth Bringing a Fly Rod to Jeju Island?
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Is It Worth Bringing a Fly Rod to Jeju Island?

This website normally covers trout fishing, but in some places like Jeju Island, there is no trout, making saltwater flyfishing the best alternative. Jeju is a volcanic island located around 100km (60 miles) south of the Korean Peninsula. Jeju is a popular vacationing destination, which combines Korean culture with a more relaxing island lifestyle. A…

Cicada Season Approaches – The Secrets to Catching Trout on Cicada Flies

Cicada Season Approaches – The Secrets to Catching Trout on Cicada Flies

I was on the bank of my local river the other day, searching for willow sawfly infestations for a previous article. While I did not find any sawflies, what filled me with excitement was the unmistakable clicks of a cicada. So I decided this is a good time to write about my favorite time of…