Cast & Tie is a fly fishing and fly tying site for anglers who already know the basics and want the next level — honest gear reviews, patterns that actually work, and river guides without the filler.
We don't publish beginner listicles. We don't hedge. If a rod isn't worth $1,200, we say so. If a pattern outfishes the one you've been using, we'll show you the materials list and the tying steps.
What we cover
- Gear reviews — rods, reels, lines, waders, boots, boats. Tested on real water over real seasons.
- Patterns — dries, nymphs, emergers, streamers, terrestrials. Materials, hook sizes, step-by-step tying.
- Techniques — casting, rigging, reading water, presenting to spooky fish.
- Rivers — seasonal guides for rivers worth your time, with access notes and working patterns.
- Hatches — what's coming off, where, and what to tie on.
How we make money
Affiliate commissions on gear people buy through our links. We disclose that on every review, we only recommend things we'd use ourselves, and our review conclusions don't change based on who pays us a higher commission.
Questions? Get in touch.