Field Reports Archives - The Fat Fingered Fly Tyer

25 on the Fly (Part 4)

25 on the Fly (Part 4): Day 2 of tournament fishing The Mayfly Project’s nationwide catch-video-release fly fishing tournament.

25 on the Fly (Part 3)

25 on the Fly (Part 3): Day 1 of tournament fishing The Mayfly Project’s nationwide catch-video-release fly fishing tournament.

25 on the Fly (Part 2)

25 on the Fly (Part 2): More scouting in preparation for The Mayfly Project’s 25 on the Fly tournament including a dry run of our Day 1 plan.

25 on the Fly (Part 1)

The Mayfly Project’s 25 on the Fly (Part 1): A look back at our first day of pre-fishing in anticipation of this mixed bag tournament.

Rough fishing:

Rough Fishing: Carp & Gar on the Fly. A Louisiana fly fishing field report. Carp on the Fly. Gar on the Fly. Grass Carp on the Fly.

Roadside ditches & Mixed Bags

Roadside Ditches & Mixed Bags: A Field Report. Taking advantage of overlooked, small water options close to home. Bowfin/Choupique on the Fly.

Pinch Your Barbs & Watch Your Backcast

Pinch Your Barbs & Watch Your Backcast: A cautionary tale of carp fishing, joggers, and the challenges of fishing an urban environment.

Top 10 Moments and Memories of 2020

It has been surprisingly cold (well…cool) in SE Louisiana the past few weeks, and I’ve found myself relegated to the indoors more often than out in recent days. It has allowed plenty of time for tying and trip planning, but time for reflection as well. Looking back at 2020, I’m thankful for many things inContinue reading “Top 10 Moments and Memories of 2020”