FlyFishingClass

Brian Silvey is a legendary Oregon guide and fly designer who has spent more than thirty years on the Deschutes, Sandy, and Clackamas Rivers. Known for his innovative patterns, he’s guided generations of anglers while sharing a lifetime of knowledge about the rivers, fish, and techniques that define Northwest fly fishing. In this episode of Anchored, he joins me to do just that.
Nick Lyons is a renowned fly fisher, author, and publisher whose influence has shaped the landscape of modern angling literature. A former professor of English at Hunter College, Lyons left academia to pursue his passion for writing and publishing, founding Lyons Press—a company that became one of the most respected publishers of outdoor and sporting books.
Sometimes success is not about the fly or the cast, but how you’re retrieving your fly through the water. Today, we’re drawing on the expertise of guide and instructor Justin Duggan, who reveals his top 7 fly fishing retrieves to boost your catch rate in both fresh and saltwater.
Clint Goyette, a seasoned competitor in the Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships, takes us through the step-by-step process of setting up your nymphing leader for optimal results.
Known as the constant tension, or oval cast, whether you're tackling formidable winds or hefty flies, mastering this skill is a game-changer.
We've been teasing a classic fly in an upcoming members-only tying night. Here's a glimpse at how to tie one.