The do-it-yourself aspect of tying flies is a central appeal to one of the most poorly understood and least appreciated kinds of angling. But it also happens to be a fun way to fish, no matter your personal preferences.
The 18th annual Gasparilla Island Flyfishing Tournament will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22 in the waters around Boca Grande, and Capt. Sandy Melvin plans to donate the proceeds to a great island cause: The Gasparilla Island Maritime Museum.