q&a with lefty kreh

Pick the Right Hat

Q: “A popular ball cap for years in the Northeast has been one with a long bill. Is there an advantage or disadvantage to such

Watching the Hook Angle

Lefty provides a tip angler Bill Bishop shared with him after learning the hard way: Bill Bishop, in my opinion, is one of the finest

Marking Fly Lines

Years ago, fly-fishermen usually had one or two rods and a sinking and a floating line — period. Now anglers often wonder, with all the

Using a Double Fly?

Q: I fish for freshwater trout with two nymphs on my leader. I am dabbling in saltwater fly-fishing, but it seems people use only one

Avoiding Noisy Reels

Q: “I have two different reels that worked fine for some time, but now, when a fish takes off, both have a shrill, whiny noise,

Sharing Bow Time

Q: “I fish the flats with my friend, who I love, but he is not a great fly-fisherman. I certainly want him to catch fish,

A Question About Bite Tippets

Q: “I keep reading how important it is to use an 80- to 100-pound bite tippet for toothy fish and billfish. However, I’m not sure

Choosing the Best Backing

Q: “I have fished a lot in big lakes and streams, but now I would like to try saltwater fly-fishing, especially in Florida. I have

Casting With a Crosswind

Q: “Not long ago, I was fishing for bonefish with a friend. He can throw a 90-foot cast with a nice loop on a calm

Pick the Right Hat

Q: “A popular ball cap for years in the Northeast has been one with a long bill. Is there an advantage or disadvantage to such

Watching the Hook Angle

Lefty provides a tip angler Bill Bishop shared with him after learning the hard way: Bill Bishop, in my opinion, is one of the finest

Marking Fly Lines

Years ago, fly-fishermen usually had one or two rods and a sinking and a floating line — period. Now anglers often wonder, with all the

Using a Double Fly?

Q: I fish for freshwater trout with two nymphs on my leader. I am dabbling in saltwater fly-fishing, but it seems people use only one

Avoiding Noisy Reels

Q: “I have two different reels that worked fine for some time, but now, when a fish takes off, both have a shrill, whiny noise,

Sharing Bow Time

Q: “I fish the flats with my friend, who I love, but he is not a great fly-fisherman. I certainly want him to catch fish,

A Question About Bite Tippets

Q: “I keep reading how important it is to use an 80- to 100-pound bite tippet for toothy fish and billfish. However, I’m not sure

Choosing the Best Backing

Q: “I have fished a lot in big lakes and streams, but now I would like to try saltwater fly-fishing, especially in Florida. I have

Casting With a Crosswind

Q: “Not long ago, I was fishing for bonefish with a friend. He can throw a 90-foot cast with a nice loop on a calm