StreamerFishing

Clark “Cheech” Pierce is a fly tyer, educator, and co-founder of Fly Fish Food, one of the most influential fly-tying brands in the industry. Known for his creative patterns, clear instruction, and trademark sense of humour, Cheech has helped modernize fly tying for a new generation of anglers.
Streamer fishing has a reputation for drawing out the biggest and smartest fish, and few people understand that better than Kelly Galloup. With more than five decades in the sport, Kelly has built a legacy as a guide, author, and innovator whose influence can be felt across every corner of modern fly fishing.
In today’s article, we’ll walk through how Kevin applies his “Similar Water Philosophy” on the river, from recognizing winter steelhead water to adjusting sink tips, flies, and casting approaches.
Some days, no matter what you throw, the fish just won’t bite. That’s when having a versatile, lifelike baitfish pattern can turn your day around. The Code Breaker is designed for those exact moments. It’s an imitation that looks natural in the water, carries just the right amount of flash, and holds up to hours of casting.
Allen Rupp is a seasoned fly tier with over 35 years of experience, renowned for his precision and dedication to the craft. As the founder of Fly On The Water, he offers high-quality, hand-tied flies and imparts his knowledge through instructional classes. Significantly, Allen was mentored by the legendary Dave Whitlock, who personally taught him to tie patterns like the NearNuff Crayfish and Sculpin.
Mending is not just a technique but an art that significantly enhances your ability to present flies - be they dry flies, nymphs, or streamers - in a manner that entices fish, transforming luck into skill. One person who knows a thing or two about this topic is Mickey Finn.
To truly master fly fishing, becoming proficient in a variety of retrieves is essential. But for the purpose of today's article, let's focus on two foundational techniques used by Kelly Galloup: the Jerk Strip and the Vertical Jig.
In this video, Cam explains how to fish his popular fly for pike, musky, Murray cod, and other toothy predators.
Steve Dally looks at the science behind the predatory behaviour of one of our favourite fish species.