Backyard Angling

FLY FISHING IN OUR BACKYARD AND BEYOND

Watermaster Bruin | The Best Small Water Raft Going

Growing up and living in Central Pennsylvania my entire life, a fly fishing raft was never something that was on my radar. The larger...

Apr 12, 20245 min read

Tying the Hendrickson Dry Fly | Parachute Style

The Hendrickson and Red Quill hatch marks the start of serious mayfly action here in the East. The Hendrickson begins its emergence at a...

Mar 31, 20222 min read

Tying the Thread Shop Vac | a Pheasant Tail Variation without the Pheasant Tail

The Thread Shop Vac is a fly that is inspired by simplicity without having to compromise on effectiveness. About a year ago, after tying...

Mar 11, 20225 min read

Tying the Shop Vac | a Pheasant Tail Variation

The Shop Vac is a pheasant tail variation used to imitate an emerging mayfly, caddisfly, or midge. Pheasant tail is a fantastic material...

Mar 4, 20223 min read

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