Fly Casters Workshop

01/07/2025

BIG NEWS! I proud to announce that Epic Fly Fish is sponsoring the Sanibel FlyFishers Casting Games by supplying the first place prize of an EPIC 890c fly rod. This is also the same sweet-casting rod that will be used in the games itself. The games are open to all SFF members. If you’d like to join, you can go to Sanibelff.org and become a member ($60/yr).

01/07/2025

Sanibel Fly Fishers casting games are just weeks away!

10/29/2024

https://www.epicflyrods.com/blogs/news/kayak-fly-fishing-skills-drills?aff=194

The freedom and solitude that a kayak provides is unlike any other fishing experience. The skills that you develop by kayak fishing will enhance your casting in all fly-fishing situations. Fly fishing is in many ways the toughest way to fish, but also the most rewarding. When you take to the kayak,....

09/06/2024

From Charlotte County down through the Everglades, Southwest Florida offers world-class fly fishing destinations and an incredible range of species diversity.

During Fly Fish Southwest Florida, our goal is to provide a forum for learning and connection among both experienced fly anglers and newcomers to the sport.

What species-specific questions do you have? Which questions or topics do you hope the panel discussions address?

Let us know by commenting below.

08/31/2024

A perfect 3 weight Saturday morning. Captain Debbie Hanson got to spend a few hours in the bow with an Epic Fly Fish 376 glass rod. Amazing what a great rod can do in the right hands!

07/29/2024

We’ve worked hard to build the very best fly rod we can. Here’s how to do your bit: 1. Store your completed rod dry and clean. Completely air dry your fly rod and place it in the cloth bag and tube before storing. 2. The best way to stow a rod over long periods is to hang it in its bag. Our rod ...

07/24/2024

A pleasant, muddler kind of morning. This on tied on a size 10 hook.

07/16/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/CXqCCqU6MVkEN3Cb/?mibextid=WC7FNe

05/22/2024

https://www.epicflyrods.com/blogs/news/how-to-clean-a-fly-line?aff=194

Why clean your fly line? When did you last clean your fly line? Fly lines are expensive and there's more than one reason a little cleaning, care and maintenance will pay dividends. As you'll see in a moment there are a couple of very good reasons to regularly clean your fly lines - and keep them cle...

04/10/2024

Surgeon’s Knot,
Uni-to-Uni Knot,
or Blood Knot?

03/15/2024

Will you be there?
Debbie Hanson,Ben Machielse and Joe Mahler in collaboration with 239 Flies are organizing SW Florida-focused fly fishing symposium November 16, 2024 on the campus of FGCU. This is a full-day event with 6 to 8 panel of experts discussions and presentations on topics such as fly selection, fly fishing strategy and skills for success in SW Florida, ending with food and drinks at 239 Flies. Details to follow.