In its embryonic form, the Black Beauty had no name, it was just a generic black midge pupae that had earned a spot in my fly box because it was easy to tie, durable, and most importantlyit consistently fooled hard-fished, selective trout
Although most plugs and crankbaits today are made of hard plastic, the first ones were made out of wood
In the Republic of Ireland, catch and release has been used as a conservation tool for Atlantic salmon and sea trout fisheries since 2003
This is big fish heaven and ideal fishing waters for fly fishers because you can target trophy-sized fish in shallow waters
People around me assumed I must be using some magic lure and I lent out all my extras but no one caught any fish with them because they weren't fishing the right depth
It's also an important revenue source that creates and supports thousands of jobs nationwide