October 2008 Tying Saltwater Flies: 12 of the Best, by Deke Meyer By Casey Smartt Tying Saltwater Flies: 12 of the Best, by Deke Meyer, is a short but nifty book that showcases the tying... Read More
September 2008 Simple Saltwater Flies: No. 1 - The Bendback By Casey Smartt If you have ever considered tying flies, or if you have acquired a few tools and materials and are just... Read More
September 2008 Federation of Fly Fishers Fly Pattern Encyclopedia, by Al & Gretchen Beatty By Casey Smartt The Federation of Fly Fishers Fly Pattern Encyclopedia is a book that contains photographs and recipes for hundreds of flies... Read More
September 2008 The Case for Distance By Casey Smartt Fly fishermen sometimes debate whether or not distance casting is a skill needed to catch fish along the Texas Coast.... Read More
July 2008 The Redfish Book, by Frank Sargeant By Casey Smartt The Redfish Book, by Frank Sargeant caught my eye several years ago on a bookstore shelf. I bought a copy... Read More
July 2008 Where to Start By Casey Smartt Selecting and purchasing your first fly fishing combination can be both exciting and tortuous. There is an abundance of quality... Read More
July 2008 Fly of the Month: Magic Crab By Casey Smartt The Magic Crab is a lightly weighted crustacean pattern made from a mix of dubbed craft fur fibers and flash... Read More
June 2008 Thrill Ride By Casey Smartt We are all drawn to fly fishing for different reasons. Some of us simply enjoy the gentle whisper of fly... Read More
June 2008 Learn About…Texas Freshwater Fishes, by TPWD By Casey Smartt My two boys, Rhodes and Foster, recently showed up with a copy of a book called Learn About…Texas Freshwater Fishes.... Read More
June 2008 Fly of the Month: Polar Clouser By Casey Smartt One of the most effective baitfish patterns I have ever used is the “Chrome Clouser.” This is a flashy fluid-looking... Read More