Jack’s Blog
Gear Hacks & Reviews, Strategies, Fly Tying, & More.
Tying Shirk’s Jack Knife Streamer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBmKMWkvTz0&t=3627s This is a pattern I developed in 2022 and have been tweaking since. Great to fish on the two-hand burn as well as a normal strip cadence. If you're into streamer fishing for brown trout and smallmouth bass this...
Tying The Raghead Crab
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sdMhdoapWo Quick video on how to tie the Raghead Crab, one of the most used and easy-to-tie saltwater flies for targeting permit. This fly and its variations are going to be on pretty much every Mexico/Belize/Yucatan fly lodge's...
The Best Fly Tying Vises, Accessories, & Tools
I am revisiting this article almost three years after originally publishing to make some updates to my thoughts and opinions. Since I originally wrote this, I have switched my vise to the Renzetti Master from the Regal Revolution. Both are incredible vises and their...
How to Choose the Right Strike Indicator
Choosing the right indicator for your fly fishing applications is vital to success. Learn which indicator will help you catch more fish.
Best Fluorocarbon Tippet Material For Trout Fishing
Fluorocarbon tippets have come a long way. With so many quality options on the market, it can be hard to choose what’s best. Here are my favorites.