One of the most popular and versatile streamer patterns is the muddler minnow. I’m particularly partial to bunny muddlers, but the muddler minnow closely represents the sculpins in so many rivers. What makes the muddler so affective is it can be fished in so many ways. Whether you’re aiming high or low, in wet or […]
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Salmon are considered by many to be the golden child of fly fishing. They’re often found in remote parts of the earth in the midst of bear country and towering peaks. The variety of species of salmon all fight hard and provide anglers with an experience unlike any other. Until anglers target these fish, it’s
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No angler on planet earth has perfected fly fishing. Whether they’re lacking technique or have subpar gear, there’s always something to improve. That’s what keeps many of us returning to the water. Casting technique is one facet of fly fishing that many people strive to perfect but struggle to do. Roll casting is one of
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In a sentence, I’ve never been skunked while fly fishing with Brian Kozminski of True North Trout. Brian and I have fished together at least a dozen times the last couple years. We’ve chased browns, brooks and rainbows, but so far I’ve always caught something. (I?m probably cursing myself by saying that) At this point
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When entering the world of fly fishing, there are certain aspects of it that become overwhelming. Learning the rod weights and correlating numbers takes time. Having a full understanding of these numbers will help you fish your waters in a much more efficient way. It took me several months to understand what weight rod I
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When many people think of fly fishing, their mind often goes to pristine mountain streams and trophy wild trout. While those days on the water are ones to remember, there are numerous other fish and methods that get the adrenaline going. Targeting bass with a fly rod is becoming more popular and for good reason.
What Weight Fly Rod for Bass Fishing? (Read Why) Read More »
As anglers grow more comfortable with a fly rod, the methods and opportunities to target fish drastically increase. The transition into new methods or equipment is often an overwhelming experience for anglers. Knowing what flies, line, rods and techniques that work best isn’t always easy to understand. One of the most underutilized methods of fishing
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I’m guessing over 18 years ago, I met Kevin Morlock the proprietor of Indigo Guides Service. He was doing something that only a small percentage of guides do, he was DONATING a trip to the Federation of Fly Fishers. I won the auction and later that fall we set a date for a salmon trip
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This spotlight is with David Knapp of Trout Zone Anglers, I combined some family time with tossing some flies for a win-win outing. Fly fishing is truly an “add-on” activity. As you’ll read, you absolutely can’t go wrong hiring David as a guide. I try to do a trip with each of my three kids
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Fly fishing reels will forever be the unsung heroes of a fly fishing outfit. While rods and line should absolutely be the priority, it’s important to understand the features of fly reels and the necessary aspects of them that help them perform. I’ve lost too many fish and purchased incorrect reels based on my minimal
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