Puglisi Perfect Minnow by Jason Akl article copyright If you are looking for that killer minnow pattern for this upcoming fishing season then look no further. The Puglisi Perfect Minnow is everything the name says it is and more. These special streamer flies are as good as it gets when you are trying to imitate […]
Egg Sucking Leach
Egg Sucking Leach by Jason Akl article copyright As good as the Woolly Bugger has been to fly anglers over the last few decades, the Egg Sucking Leech might just be better. When Will Bauer of McBauer’s Fly Shop in Anchorage first tested this bright-headed bugger on the nearby streams and rivers the result was […]
Whitlock’s Hare Jig
Whitlock’s Hare Jig by Jason Akl article copyright In the vast world of fly tying hardly any flies possess the versatility to consistently entice bass, pike and large rainbow trout into biting. These heavily sought after predatory species of fish, along with many others, have very special appetites which for a few key reasons seem […]
Borski’s Mangrove Critter
Borski’s Mangrove Critter by Jason Akl article copyright Mangroves, in the simplest of terms, are broad-leaf evergreen trees that thrive in the transition zone where the land and sea come together. These dense thickets of trees are especially fond of brackish black water areas around fresh water seeps or river mouths. Mangrove marshes are particularly […]
Super Spawn
Super Spawn by Jason Akl article copyright There is no doubt that egg and flesh flies catch fish in the spring and fall months. Whether it is salmon, steelhead or resident trout being targeted, these types of flies will consistently fool fish into biting down hard. The super spawn is a combination of an egg […]
Little Witchy
Little Witchy by Jason Akl article copyright As unusual as the thought might be to the die hard fly angler, trolling flies with down riggers to catch large lake dwelling species is a truly unique technique that can be very effective. Large fish residing in these deep water conditions readily take spoons and hard plastic […]
Stork
Stork by Jason Akl article copyright Every fly fisherman who has ever walked the rivers has one special fly in their box that is different from all the rest. These special flies are not realistic aquatic life imitations or sleekly dressed artificial but rather flamboyant, easily tied attractor patterns. A personal favorite of many good […]
Lemays Big Eye Tarpon Fly
Lemays Big Eye Tarpon Fly by Jason Akl article copyright No matter what name you call them by Tarpon, are the undisputed kings of inshore fishing in warmer waters. The awesome power, exhaustingly long runs and unbelievable aerobatics make chasing these Silver Kings one of the ultimate challenges for a fly fisherman. Whether it be […]
Saltwater Flies And Bass
Saltwater Flies And Bass by Jason Akl article copyright On today’s market there are a wide variety of baits that are available for bass fishing. These bass baits range from top water buzzers to deep sinking soft plastics in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes there are even jigs tipped with pork trailers. Even […]
Hooray For The Holidays
Hooray For The Holidays by Jason Akl article copyright Undoubtedly there are better seasons out of the year to be an avid fly tyer than others. Not many people enjoy sitting at the vice, sweating away a day in search of the perfect caddis pattern during those hot summer months. Most would rather be out […]