The Moonshine Journal

We could open this interview by talking about over-commercialization in fly fishing or supporting small business, but arguments tend to fall flat when you take a look at Mike Craig’s nets. They speak for themselves. Say what you will about some of the larger fly-fishing companies, but none of them are making nets that look like this or this. Under the flag of No Leaf Clover Company, Mike’s found quite the place in fly fishing by handcrafting these works of art. But, as you’ll learn in our interview, it was born out of function, not exactly form, when he had...

We know the scenario. The holidays are quickly approaching, maybe even an important birthday, and you have no idea what to get the angler in your life. Maybe you’re not an angler yourself and the idea of buying the perfect fly fishing gift is a little daunting or it seems like that special someone has everything under the sun.  Well, we’re here to make your shopping experience just a little bit easier. For our ultimate fly fishing gift guide, we’ve decided to break it down by category, separating anglers into different groups and picking out the perfect fly fishing gift...

We’ll go ahead and say it: Every fly angler needs to read this one. Why? Well, because there’s always something to learn from George Daniel. As the author books like “Dynamic Nymphing,” Nymph Fishing,” and “Strip Set,” he’s one of the most informed minds on the planet when it comes to fly-fishing instruction. Oh, and that’s before we even mention the fact that he’s the lead instructor at Penn State’s fly-fishing program.  In other words, if you think you have nothing to learn about euronymphing, you’re wrong. Even George himself mentioned that he hires guides to get feedback several times...