It’s been a great day on the water. Laughs were had, a delicious meal was enjoyed riverside, and I have pictures of some respectable Rainbow trout that were boated. As our drift boat turns toward our take out, my attention turns to my right back pocket. My guide was an excellent host and I learned […]
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You never realize how useful a landing net is until you’re stuck without one. That’s why in this post, we share a few tips on the best way to carry a fly fishing net so you’ll have it within arm’s reach when it counts! Use a Magnetic Net Holder If you wear a fly fishing
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Bluegills aren’t the biggest or most glamorous fish to catch with a fly rod, but when you fish for them, the fundamentals are still touched: rigging your equipment, reading the water, casting, presentation, and fly selection. And with bluegills found in abundance in ponds and lakes across the country, catching bluegills and other panfish is
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The mayfly plays an indispensable role in the diet of trout, often considered the most favored insect by these fish. Trout eagerly feed on mayflies at every stage of their lifecycle, from the nymphs crawling along the riverbed, to the emergers swimming towards the surface, and finally the adult spinners delicately resting on the water
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It’s not often you talk about cold water fly fishing in the southern part of the US. But along the border of Tennessee and North Carolina is a true fly fishing gem called Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). With more than a half-dozen trips into GSM, I’m feeling confident enough to point you to
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If you don’t want to rely on store-bought fly fishing leaders, why not take the DIY route and tie your own. Here’s how to get started. Building a leader specifically to your needs can improve fly turn-over, delicacy of presentation and depth of nymph. Please read through these instructions they work great with the video
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There’s no mathematical formula at least one that I’m aware of to help you select the correct size fly fishing reel. Instead, I recommend taking more of a Goldilocks approach to fly reel selection. Key Takeaways Here’s what I mean: Head down to your local fly shop with your reel-less fly rod and ask to
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Picture this, you’ve hooked into an amazing fish and it’s peeling off fly line. You look down at your fly reel and ask yourself – do I have enough line? What is Fly Line Backing? The Short Answer: Fly line backing is a line that extends the total length of line on your fly fishing
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I’m letting you in on a little secret of mine: building your own fly rod is not just incredibly satisfying, but it’s also a smart way to save some serious cash. I’ve experienced firsthand the significant savings that come with crafting my own rods. Lucky for you, I’ve designed, sold, and personally handcrafted over two
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The experience of wading through the gentle currents, casting a line, and feeling the exhilarating tug of a trout on a rod that is my own creation is deeply satisfying. This journey is more than fishing; it’s about forging a deeper bond with the sport through the art of rod building, transforming each fishing trip
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