Steve Schweitzer

Steve Schweitzer, GFF partner

Authored these articles

Review The Fly Fisher's Playbook Feb 28. 2013 Don't let the 4/5 rating fool you.	Review I've Never Met an Idiot on the River Sep 6. 2011 When I first took note of Mr.	Article Para-Hackle Emerger Nov 26. 2009 A blast from the past Effective anglers carry a myriad of emerger-style flies to take picky trout during hatches. While there are many styles of emergers to choose from, para-hackle style flies may not come to mind first. Tying emergers para-hackle style is a forgotten technique not often taught and even fished less. We at GFF can't understand why!?! Read along as GFF partner Steve Schweitzer walks you through the techniques for tying a para-hackle emerger.
Article Humminbird Smartcast 35 Mar 3. 2009 Diminutive Fish Finder Despite its diminutive size, this innovative wrist-watch display and remote sonar sensor gives float tubers and kayakers a truly portable way to find fishy water faster. And at a MSRP of $80 USD, the price point is wallet friendly too. Read GFF's review of this handy (pun intended) device which may increase your open water fishing success.	Article Polar Perch Dec 19. 2008 Quick Pattern Idea Perch and Shad are tasty baitfish that warmwater game fish love to snack upon. Modifying the classic Deceiver-style pattern yields a tasty fly that is easy to cast and won't tangle upon itself. Find out from GFF partner Steve Schweitzer the key steps required to tie a Polar Perch or Shad immitation.	Article G-String Eyes Dec 19. 2008 Music to Your Eyes If you play guitar and tie flies...you are wasting some valuable tying material every time you change your strings. Old guitar strings have something to make flies land softly on the water and jig just enough to tease fish into striking. Learn from GFF partner Steve Schweitzer what to keep from old strings and how to tie G-String flies.
Article 10 Ways to Fish Green Dec 8. 2008 Fish Green Fly Fishers are the original "green" advocates. We are active in conservation. We advocate catch-n-release. We support stocking programs. We even save the lives of bait(!) But there's more we can do. Learn about 10 ways you can Fish Green.	Article Tabou Daddy Dec 8. 2008 Crayfish Steve Schweitzer is at it again. He just can't stay away from those chick-a-bou feathers. Maybe it's because chick-a-bou is so versatile and incredibly buggy looking. After tying up four variations of a crawdad pattern, he finally found what worked best. See what he caught on his latest addition to the Tabou Series of flies and learn how to tie the Tabou Daddy.	Article Leader formulas Apr 25. 2007 Leaders In order to calculate the proper formula of a fly fishing leader, you need to understand the basics of leader design. Read more here
Article Leader length Apr 25. 2007 Leaders What is the proper leader length for a given circumstance? Read more here	Article LeaderCalc2007 Apr 25. 2007 Upgrade! One of GFF's all-time most popular articles and downloads just got better! Download two new upgrades for FREE! 1) Leadercalc2007, enhanced with new formulas and label making features and 2) the all new GFF's Leader Guide, a 28-page PDF book you can use for your classroom or personal use. Take me to the downloads now!	Article Fly fishing leader material Apr 25. 2007 Leaders Monofilament nylon, or mono as it is referred, is by far the most popular leader material in use today. Read more here