Chris O'ByrneMar 311 minThe Kit Lake Solace, March 2022It was a month of casual work on Kit Lake, my home water, in central Florida’s largemouth bass country. I.T. departments blocked computer...
Chris O'ByrneFeb 281 minThe Kit Lake Solace, February 2022It was a month of multiple personalities on Kit Lake, my home water, in central Florida’s largemouth bass country. Like driving south to...
Chris O'ByrneFeb 162 minFly Fishing Austin & Central TexasBy: Aaron Reed Reviewed by: Chris O’Byrne Part of an angler’s metamorphosis from hobbyist to addict is a tendency to look over the...
Chris O'ByrneJan 311 minThe Kit Lake Solace This was a month of calm experimentation on Kit Lake, my home water, in central Florida’s largemouth bass country. We were pulled in one...
Chris O'ByrneJan 11 minThe Kit Lake Solace, December 2021This was a month of change in the medium term on Kit Lake, my home water, in central Florida’s largemouth bass country. Managers changed...
Chris O'ByrneDec 24, 20211 minThe Outing Before Christmas‘Twas the day before Christmas and all ‘cross the pond the bass were hittin’ on top with jaws yawned. The stockings were hung in the boat...
Chris O'ByrneDec 3, 20211 minGifts to Get ‘em OutsideChristmas 2021 This year we’ve confirmed the value of outside, and we’ve re-learned the value of together. Now, we want to pass on those...
Chris O'ByrneNov 29, 20211 minThe Kit Lake Solace November 2021The monthly report on fly fishing in central Florida
Chris O'ByrneOct 30, 20211 minThe Kit Lake Solace October 2021This was a month of improvement by way of breakdown on Kit Lake, my home water, in central Florida’s largemouth bass country. Sometimes...
Chris O'ByrneOct 21, 20211 minBeads of WisdomFly Fishing from a Paddle Craft In the previous article, we saw that kayak fly anglers can purchase enough gear to sink their boat. So we...
Chris O'ByrneSep 30, 20211 minThe Kit Lake Solace September 2021This was a month of hazy improvement on Kit Lake, my home water, in central Florida’s largemouth bass country. This third quarter of...
Chris O'ByrneAug 30, 20211 minThe Kit Lake Solace August 2021This was a month of squeeze-in fishing on Kit Lake, my home water, in central Florida’s largemouth bass country. After the summer,...
Chris O'ByrneJun 29, 20211 minThe Kit Lake Solace, June 2021This was a month of compromise on Kit Lake, my home water, in central Florida’s largemouth bass country. True summer finally settled in,...
Chris O'ByrneJun 19, 20212 minCaster Types and Rod SwipesDifferent types of fly rods bend and unbend with different characteristics. Manufacturers use the word action to describe where on the...
Chris O'ByrneMay 29, 20211 minThe Kit Lake SolaceMay 2021 This was a month of flexibility on Kit Lake, my home water, in central Florida’s largemouth bass country. Florida’s spring heat,...
Chris O'ByrneMay 21, 20211 min Fly Size, Finger SizeA Simple Comparison When selecting a fly, we must take into account the shape, silhouette, and color of the natural creatures we are...