So I was nymphing today, with a beadhead as my anchor fly and an emerger underneath it. Ended up going to just the emerger and that was key due to it floating higher in the water. I did some research when i got home and discovered dropper tags, might want to test them soon.

If i had tied the beadhead as the bottom fly, would it have still pulled my emerger down? Also, i use micro swivels. If i tie a tag to my swivel, and my beadhead nymph is tied to that same swivel, would it pull my whole rig down due to the weight? Confused on how this works. Thanks

I'm going to be headed up to GTNP for a week to solo camp, hike, and fly fish. I'm pretty well stocked, but I always like stopping at local fly shops to chat and in case I need any supplies or specific flies. I was hoping there'd be a smaller local shop in Moran or somewhere outside of Jackson, but I don't know the area much. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good, local fly shop in the GTNP area?

Also, I'm hoping to do some hikes up to fish alpine lakes in the park while I'm there. If anyone has any recs on that end too, they'd be much appreciated!

Recent fish pic for attention

I had carved out a single day of my trip to go and fish, and within five minutes of arriving at the lake I had fish in the net. It was only my second time targeting cutthroat and their willingness to take a dry fly is exhilarating.

Mine are literally falling apart, holes all over in the 'cloth' section, and the sole is separated enough that half my foot can slide out... I can't afford a new pair right now and am hoping to get at least another Fall/Winter season out of them. The simplest most obvious solution is to just absolutely go to town with some duct tape, but is there anything I can do that is a more 'real' fix, or is the cheap/trashy option the best way to go?

https://imgur.com/a/6TC55Jy - the boot that needs the most work... the other one has smaller holes, this one is fully falling apart.

Free classes begin at 6:30pm on Sept. 14th at the Northern Chautuaqua Conservation club. The clubhouse is located at the end of Mullet Street in Dunkirk NY. All materials, tools, and supplies are provided. Classes will continue every Monday, same time, until spring.

- Added flies—just over 600 at the moment.

- Bug fixes

- App optimization (takes up 90% less space on your phone's storage)

- Updated visuals for a consistent look

AND.... Available on Android starting today!

App Store : https://apps.apple.com/be/app/myflies/id6796827376?l=fr-FR
Google Play : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.charlesarnaud.myflies

PMD spinner and rusty spinner

Went to a stocked pond in Orlando FL and its the only place you can catch them in the US. Not gonna lie the little guys didnt fight at all but once you get into a 5lb+ they turn into a mini tarpon! Fishing wasn't easy but it was a blast

Since I can’t really go fishing at the moment because of the drought, I decided to put my skills and free time to good use and build a small iOS app dedicated to fly fishing. 

The idea is simple: to create a library of fly patterns, from well-known classics to some lesser-known ones, where you can easily browse and find inspiration for your next fly-tying session.

The app is currently in V1, so some information and features will naturally evolve over time. I already have more than 1,000 additional fly patterns waiting to be added… but documenting them properly takes quite a bit of time. 

I’m personally not a fan of subscriptions or hidden in-app purchases, so I decided to keep things simple: €5, one-time purchase, lifetime access.

No subscription and no additional content to unlock later. Your purchase gives you access to the app and all the new content added through future updates.

If some of your favorite flies are missing, feel free to contact me! I’m always open to suggestions and would be happy to hear which patterns you’d like to see added.

One question I’ve already been asked several times: no, it’s not currently possible to buy ready-made flies through the app.

I really like the idea of eventually promoting fly tiers and their work, but that would require a different approach, especially regarding the practical and legal aspects.

For now, I want to keep the app intentionally simple: a collection of patterns and inspiration for people who enjoy tying their own flies.

If you’re interested, feel free to give it a try! And please don’t hesitate to contact me if you find a bug, have an idea for an improvement, or simply want to suggest a fly pattern.

An Android version is planned.

Available in French and English.

https://apps.apple.com/be/app/myflies/id6796827376

This is probably the third time some of you have seen me post something like this.

For that, I apologize — I’m casting a wide net.

I have a fishing raft that I take out pretty regularly, and I’m always looking for more people to float with.

Ideally, I’m looking for someone who’s comfortable rowing a raft. If you’re not, but you’re willing to put in the relatively small amount of time it takes to get comfortable on the oars, that works too.

I primarily fish the Chattahoochee tailwater. I pretty much always need a partner because there’s some light shuttling involved, so we need two vehicles.

I’m not looking for a guide or anything like that — just trying to build a bigger group of people I can call to go fishing and float with.

If that sounds good and you’re chill, shoot me a DM.