Winter fly fishing has changed since I was a teenager. Thirty years ago, when you fished during the winter months, you could expect to have streams all to yourself. Long sessions on the water might end without ever seeing another soul. These winter experiences were special and provided long hours of solitude and reflection, and […]
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The fishing was slow and trout were skittish. I’d caught two rainbows but missed a handful of others, mainly because the bite was so subtle that they shook off before I even realized they were on the hook. I was very new to fly fishing and had only attempted nymphing a couple of times. I
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As Yogi Berra once said, “Baseball is ninety-percent mental. The other half is physical.” The same can be said of fly fishing. I’ve seen some excellent anglers have some really bad days on waters where they should have put up good numbers of trout. I’ve seen them struggle even as I was catching one after
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In the springtime, driving along popular stretches of streams and creeks often gives way to multiple cars in every pull off and numbers of fisherman stacked up in likely runs and pools. This scenario occurs as regularly in stocked put-and-take waters as it does special regulations sections. Sometimes, finding a place to strategically work with
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Midges are some of the most common insects found in waterways all around the world. This article discusses tactics for catching more fish with midges, favorite patterns, and when to use them.
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Fly fishing during fall can be spectacular. This time of year, trout are feeding heavily in preparation for the spawn and winter. But that doesn’t mean they’re also easy to catch! This article provides tactics and tips for making the most of your time on the water this fall.
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Fall fly fishing can be both picturesque and productive. Learn which flies you should carry in your fly box to catch more trout this fall season. This article discusses 15 of our favorite patterns.
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Flying and fur ant patterns are some of the top producing flies for trout and panfish during the summer and early fall months. In this article, we explain why they work so well and provide tips for fishing with some of our favorite ant imitations.
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It’s often said that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and that also applies to the connections used in your fly fishing rig. The knots you tie and methods used to connect fly line to leader and leader to tippet can often mean the difference between fly fishing success and failure.
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Fly fishing for smallmouth bass is one of the best ways to pass those warm summer months when streams start to warm. Smallmouth bass can be found in rivers and streams big and small throughout this region and offer plenty of hot action on the fly!
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