Obtaining an Arsenal of Fly Fishing Knots: The Loop-to-Loop Connection
August 25, 2014
By Levi Opsatnic. Last time, I detailed how to tie the Nail Knot, which is used to tie leaders to fly lines. The next...
Obtaining an Arsenal of Fly Fishing Knots: The Nail Knot
August 13, 2014
by Levi Opsatnic One of the most important aspects of fly fishing is having a strong knot. In fly fishing, knots are used for...
The Start of a Good Dry Fly Season: Quill Gordons
August 4, 2014
by Levi Opsatnic The Quill Gordon can be viewed as one of the mayflies that begin the dry fly season. With its dark green...
Loading Your Fly Fishing Vest
July 30, 2014
by Levi Opsatnic Upon deciding to pick up the hobby of fly fishing, you will almost immediately notice that possessing an arsenal of items...
Tying Flies: Caddis Larvae Fly
July 9, 2014
by Levi Opsatnic. When thinking of trout flies, it is no surprise that mayflies usually get the highest priority, but is that a result...
Tying Flies: Beetle Fly
July 2, 2014
by Levi Opsatnic. With the summer solstice behind us, I figured it an appropriate time to dive into one of the type of flies...
Fly Fishing Tying: The Sowbug
June 9, 2014
by Levi Opsatnic. Whenever it comes to fishing spring creeks, especially around State College, it is nearly impossible to beat a fly that...
Fly Fishing Spots: Spring Creek
April 25, 2014
by Levi Opsatnic . Fisherman’s Paradise was one of the first areas of stream in the United States to only permit fly fishing with...
Getting Your Fly Fishing Mojo : The Blue Winged Olive Mayfly
April 14, 2014
by Levi Opstanik. Around the end of March, whenever Mother Nature flips the switch to end winter and begin spring, a fresh form of...