Understand Leader & Tippet Tapering: The Hidden Architecture of a Good Drift
Leader and tippet taper quietly shape how your fly turns over and drifts. This article breaks down butt sections, midsections, and tippet so you can tune your leader to the water, the fly, and the presentation you need.
Read Currents, Seams, and Eddies: Learning the River’s Internal Map
A river is a mosaic of currents, seams, and eddies that shape how your fly moves. This piece helps you see where water speeds up, slows down, and swirls, so you can plan drifts that travel through the lanes trout actually use.
Casting Add-Ons: The Subtle Skills That Bring a Cast to Life
Subtle casting add‑ons—like aerial mends, reach casts, and angle changes—let you shape the drift before your fly lands. This article introduces these small skills and how they help you fish complex water more effectively.