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Fishing and Tying the Picket Pin: A Classic Fly for Trout and Panfish

I started tying flies about 30 years ago, but I still remember the first handful of patterns I learned to tie and fish. Maybe that’s more proof that I’m getting old – things that happened decades again are crystal clear in my memory, but I can’t quite recall what I had for breakfast this morning! […]

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Review: Mr. Ant’s Rods – The Northfork Composite LMX

The NorthFork Composite (NFC) LMX 11-foot 2-weight rod arrived from Mr. Ant’s Rods just in time for a quick trip to central Pennsylvania where I planned to explore a small Class A limestone stream. Water was up following Hurricane Debby, and cooler temperatures had the streams quite fishable. It didn’t take long to land my

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Why Dark Skies Fly Fishing? What Does the Name Mean?

The name Dark Skies Fly Fishing often stirs curiosity. I’ve heard many guesses as to its meaning, its origins, and even some wild tales about who might be our audience. Truth be told, if you’re reading this, you’re our audience, and everything we do is for you. All of our articles, YouTube videos, and even

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