Are you wondering how the fly fishing reels work? After all, unlike the spinning reels, which are all-round fishing gear used for a wide range of purposes, fly fishing reel is only used to cast artificial flies. And with fly fishing dealing with casting the line with a weightless artificial fly, you may be wondering […]
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Last summer my bluegill fishing was definitely weird. The fish wouldn’t hit anything, shallow or deep, cork, rubber or feather. They just weren’t interested. I followed the same time patterns as previous years. Late afternoon outings that have proven effective, haunting those productive spots. Things weren’t right, after several trips I concluded – “It couldn’t
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Generally, the 11 types of lakes found on the planet can be grouped into three classes depending on their biological productivity level. And if you have never caught trout in these different groups of lakes, then I am sure you wonder, can you fly fish in a lake? Well, after thorough research, I found out
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Fly fishing for salmon is what many anglers consider to be the peak fly fishing experience. The beauty of the areas they live in and the power they fight with is something that every fly angler must experience. They’re an unbelievable fish that offers anglers a sense of accomplishment every time they’re landed. I still
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Image setting up the fly fishing trip of a lifetime. You travel to a lodge at a far off destination like Alaska you unpack, gear up and find out your Felt Sole Wading Boots are BANNED! Which States Have BANNED Felt Soles Wading Boots Of special note is Minnesota, that bans the transporting of invasive
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Easily one of the most accessible fish to toss a fly to is a panfish. In my fly-fishing classes, I search for those lakes and ponds that panfish call home. What better way to finish a casting lesson than to catch a panfish on a fly you tied? 13 of My Favorite Panfish Flies Poppers
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Nymphing with an indicator adds another dimension of difficulty when compared to dry-fly fishing. While a dry fly fisherman can see drag on the fly and correct with a mend, fishing beneath the surface you must learn to visualize the progress of his fly and adjust for drag. After a while you get a “sense”
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Many of my home waters have creek chubs and sculpin darting around the river bottom rocks and gravel. I’ll often agitate the river bottom with my wading boots and watch them inch up to grab tidbits of food. This is a signal to think about tying a zonker onto your fly line. To get the
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For the inaugural Guide Spotlight, I’m super proud to introduce Randy Monchilov with True North Trout. Randy can best be described as a gentleman of the river. From the moment, you set foot into his boat you understand he truly enjoys watching clients catch fish and presenting the beauty of the river. From the simplest
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One of the experiences that have etched a memory into my thoughts is of an old timer rhythmically casting what I later learned was a wet fly on the famous “Holy Waters” of the Au Sable River. I was maybe 20 years old, running over to the river from college for a weekend of camping
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