by Vickie Loftus | Feb 13, 2018 | Blog, Tackle
Line selection is the most critical component of your tackle. While there is no one type of line appropriate for all conditions, I find that the following three types of lines satisfy most of my stillwater requirements: Floating line Intermediate slow sinking line...
by Vickie Loftus | Feb 13, 2018 | Blog, Tackle
Successful stillwater fly fishing requires specialized gear, particularly when angling for trophy trout. This five-part blog series will provide tackle guidelines on rods, lines, leader/tippets, and nets when fishing lakes that support trophy size trout. Check out...
by Vickie Loftus | Dec 9, 2016 | Blog, Tackle
Posted Dec 2016 (updated April 2020) I believe proper line selection is vital when fishing stillwater because line determines at what depth the fly will be presented. If the fly is presented at a depth where no fish are feeding, it will be a frustrating day on the...