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I am working on tying some teeny nymphs in the sizes of 10 and 12 to try while fishing the mountain streams of Western North Carolina. I am also purchasing a Teeny mini-tip fly line to use with the...

Recently, I was perusing Albright's web site. Previously, they had great sales on all of their fly rods and other supplies. I had been saving my money to buy an A-5 rod. While looking at it the other...

Dear Friends,
I am a newbie when it comes to fly tying. However, I love the fly of the week on the FAOL home page this week. I am perplexed on where to get Deer Belly Hair that has been dyed blue...

This week's fly of the week is called the caplis. I am a newbie to fly tying. Where does one get furnace hackle? Where does one get bleached elk hair? What does one bleach elk hair with? How does one...

I fished Bradley Creek the previous day with no problems. Are you suggesting that stream could have some element in it that attacks the glue, Normand.. My waders are rubber. Therefore, screws are not...

I just need some expertise from you, experienced ladies and gentlemen. I was fishing Deep Creek in Bryson City, NC this past week. This is the second time on this particular stream where the felt...

I am considering purchasing an Albright GP rod labeled as a 9 foot, 5/6 rod. The company will provide either a five weight or a six weight line to use with this rod. It is up to the customer. I...

I am going to the mountains of Western North Carolina in a few weeks to fish for trout. I want to try for the first time wet fly fishing. I desire to use some soft hackle patterns with tungsten beads...

Am I assuming correctly that if I have already been a registered participant on this web site that I am eligible for the Redington Saltwater rod that is available in this month's March drawing. Am I...

Are there any web sites on the internet that provide an objective and honest evaluation of fly rods, fly reels and other fly fishing items? Most review web sites found when I did a web search just...

Thank you Mike. I never thought of having difficulty with a dead drift with a sinking line. I appreciate that knowledge very much. I will probably go with the Rio Nymph line because of that fact...

I am looking for a fly line to use with nymph fishing for trout in the mountains of Western North Carolina. I have used a GPX from Scientific Anglers in days past. I would like to explore one of the...

Does anyone know when we will know who won the Ron Kusse reel, the Leonard Mills Model 50? Everytime I check it, the link states that everything is "down." I have entered every monthly drawing in the...

Is there a Smokies Fish-In being planned by anyone in 2008? I was not able to attend the last one, but would be seriously interested in going to one in the near future. Do I have anyone interested?

Sib,
You have a Garcia Conolon 8' 5 wgt. I have one of those also. My daughter calls it-her broomstick. I didn't think anybody had one of these except me. I learned how to fly cast with that...

I need the best suggestions for a multi-piece rod outfit for travel purposes under 350.00 in a five or six weight rod to use for trout fishing in the mountains of Western North Carolina. I want the...

How many of you have or are using Teeny fly lines for freshwater applications? What are the pros and cons that you have observed with using any of their fly lines? I would appreciate everyone's...

I am trying to "get into" wet fly fishing for trout in mountain streams. Which fly line would you suggest for this type of fishing? Sink tip or floating or intermediate? I was hoping that my SA GPX...

Have any of you used the Temple Forks NXT rods? I would appreciate any and all thoughts related to this rod and its strengths and weaknesses by those who have used it.

Could any of you make a good suggestion for some good trout fishing near Shelby, NC? I have a business trip in Shelby, NC, but I will have from 9 am to 12 noon to do some fly fishing for trout the...

I went to Bass Pro Shops to enjoy a day of birthday shopping for myself. I recently came back from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Western North Carolina after some trout fishing. While...

?Black Friday? is a recent popular term to describe the customer shopping frenzy that happens the day after Thanksgiving. Thousands upon thousands of aggressive shoppers invade department stores and...

I would love to win the rod for my eighteen year old daughter who loves fly fishing; however, I have filled out the monthly registration form for numerous years now and I have won nothing. Needless...

Dear friends,
I bought a four piece, four weight 8 foot, six inch Redington RS3. I TOOK THE PLUNGE. (The boy who resisted no other fly rod than a two-piece-took the plunge.) I bought a new...

I know that many of you were familiar with my encounter with the Outdoor Provision Company where the salesman did not want to provide me an option for a two piece rod that I desired. His response was...